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The Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund, 2001.22.24, the Connecticut Historical Society.
Fredi Washington and friends posing outside, June 25, 1935
The Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund, 2001.22.24, the Connecticut Historical Society.

Fredi Washington and friends posing outside, June 25, 1935

SubjectPortrait of Fredi Washington American, 1903 - 1994
Original OwnerOriginally owned by Fredi Washington American, 1903 - 1994
SubjectPortrait of Cootie Williams 1911 - 1985
DateJune 25, 1935
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 6 1/4 x 4 3/8in. (15.9 x 11.1cm) or smaller
Sheet (height x width): 7 x 5in. (17.8 x 12.7cm) or smaller
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
DescriptionGroup of men and women posed outside in front of a large bush, including Fredi Washington, who is pictured at right in the bottom row. The men are all wearing hats, suits and ties. Two of the men are standing in the back row with three women. The three women are all wearing hats, and one is wearing a fur shawl. Fredi and her friend are crouching down in the bottom row.
Object number2001.22.24
MarkingsStamped in the center of the back of the photograph in green ink: "10 POINT NUTONE PROCESS / BY THE / TAYLOR PHOTO COMPANY / 'CERTIFIED PHOTO FINISHING' / JUN 25 1935". Stamped at the right side of the back of the photograph in black ink: "420".InscribedAccession number 2001.22.24 is inscribed on verso, lower right.NotesStanding, left to right: Rosebud Tizol, unknown, Cootie Williams, Catherine Smith Williams, Harry Carney.
Kneeling, left to right: Juan Tizol, Fredi Washington.
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