Joseph Vitkus Family Groups

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Joseph A. Vitkus American, 1917 - 2003

PhotographerPhotographed by Loring Studios American

PhotographerPhotographed by Sylvan Studio American

PhotographerPhotographed by A. Jaras American

Date1940-1970

MediumPhotography; gelatin silver prints on paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 7 9/16 x 9 5/8in. (19.2 x 24.4cm) or smaller
Sheet (height x width): 8 1/16 x 10in. (20.5 x 25.4cm) or smaller
Folder (height x width): 11 1/2 x 13in. (29.2 x 33cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of the estate of Joseph A. Vitkus

DescriptionFormal and informal group portraits, including photographs of two different wedding parties. Both brides wear wedding gowns with long trains. In one wedding party, the bridesmaids wear floral headbands. In the other, they wear hats. One photograph shows a New Year's Eve party in a restaurant. Balloons are on the ceiling. A group of men and women appear to be the employees of a business. The men wear suits; the women wear dresses and sweaters. Several people wear eyeglasses. A framed portrait of a bearded man hangs on the wall which has patterned wallpaper on it. An EXIT sign is over a door at the right. An electric light and pipes hang from the ceiling. Books are in a bookcase in the background.

Object number2003.182.120-.123

InscribedOn verso, each photograph has accession number in pencil, lower right. Pencil inscriptions identifying the subjects of the photographs were added by the cataloger.NotesSubject Note: Some groups include Joseph Vitkus or Louise Aksomitas.

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