Name/Title
Print, PhotographicEntry/Object ID
1980.617.0078Description
A black & white print attached to dark gray matboard which has been cut down resulting in irregular edges. The image shows a group of men standing, sitting, reclining in irregular rows. They each have a musical instrument except for the reclining drum major in the front row & a seated man dressed in a dark 3-piece suit holding a hat at side right of row two. Most of the men are dressed in light colored slacks & a dark uniform jacket with the letters M W A on the jacket front. Most all men have on dark uniform hats with a decorative medallion on crown center. The drum major's uniform is light colored. A large elevated bass drum is at center back with the dark letters M.W.A. at top of drumskin & Camp No. 5572 at center & Rawlins, Wyo at lower edge of drum. A decorative patterned carpet is at foreground on which the men are situated.
Written on back in black ink: 1 - James K. Hetzler, mgr of band; 2 - Lou nelson, drum major; 3 - Magnor; 4 - Wil Daley; 5 - Will Edwards; 6 - Fritz Dennison; 7 - Charles Watson; 8 - Bennett; 9 - Humphry?; 10 - Will Irving; 11 - Bring Price.
Written on back in black ink: Uncle Jim Hetzler on right holding hat manager of band. Remember when they came to our house for dinner and serenaded us outside our home, 715 West Pine Street Carmen Rivera Peterson
Good condition. Print is faded & has small tear at mat right center edge. Mat board is torn at lower edge. Corners are missing & all edges are worn. Print is lifting from mat at side edge right.Collection
Photograph Collection