Ciriaco Capobianco During World War II
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Date1942-1945
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver prints on paper; cyanotype on paper, some mounted on lined writing paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 7 1/2 x 9 3/8in. (19.1 x 23.8cm) or smaller
Sheet (height x width): 8 x 10in. (20.3 x 25.4cm) or smaller
Sheet (height x width): 8 x 10in. (20.3 x 25.4cm) or smaller
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Gennaro J. Capobianco
DescriptionFormal and informal portraits depict men in naval uniforms and other military uniforms. Some depict pilots and airplanes. Some men appear to be African-American. Some show men and women posed in what appears to be a bar. One photograph shows men posing with a USO performer. Two photographs show men wearing towels talking on the telephone.
Object number2005.180.6.1-.25
Inscribed2005.180.6.17: on recto, in image, lower left, "U. S. Naval Training Station / Sampson N.Y.", lower right, "Company 278 / January 12 1944"On verso, names of sailors are inscribed in black and blue ink.
2005.180.6.18: on recto, in image, lower right, "LAKE VIEW CENTER / CHICAGO, ILL. / MAR. 8, 1944"
All photographs: on verso, lower right, in pencil, accession numbersNotesThe Gennaro J. Capobianco Collection consists of material relating to the history of Italian-Americans in the Hartford area, and includes: documents and manuscript items; pamphlets, bound books, and other printed materials; photograph album, unmounted photographs and postcards; posters; cassette recordings; medical equipment; plaques, statue, furniture, hat; newspaper clipping and genealogical materials.
On View
Not on view
1948-1958
