Training Formation 017s
PhotographerPhotographed by
Connecticut National Guard
American
Date1932
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 6 15/16 x 9 1/8in. (17.6 x 23.2cm)
Sheet (height x width): 7 3/4 x 10 9/16in. (19.7 x 26.8cm)
Sheet (height x width): 7 3/4 x 10 9/16in. (19.7 x 26.8cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
DescriptionThree biplanes are flying in formation over Prospect Street, Hartford, slightly lower than the top of Travelers Tower, which is immediately behind them. Also visible are the Wadsworth Atheneum at the left, and the old Post Office Building, behind the Old State House, at the right. Buildings lining Main Street include the Center Congregational Church to the left of Travelers Tower, and the Sage Allen Department Store, with its rooftop sign, at the far right. Bushnell Park, the Park River, the Connecticut State Capitol, and the Soldiers and Sailors monument are in the left background. Streets and buildings in the northwest part of the city are in the right background.
Object number2004.12.0
MarkingsOn verso, stamped in black ink, "OFFICIAL / This photograph is not / to be sold, and if used for / publication, credit must be given as follows: / Photographed By / 118th Photo. Sec. A.C. C.N.G."InscribedOn recto, lower left, in negative, "(0412A-880E-118)(11-6-32-11A)(12-1000)". Lower center, "TRAINING FORMATION O17s".On verso, lower right, in pencil, accession number.
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