Major, Charles, School

ten women standing on a stage,

ten women standing on a stage,

Name/Title

Major, Charles, School

Description

Black and white photographic print of ten women standing on a stage, divided into 2 rows. Front row has 3 women, one in center is standing, wearing man's baggy double-breasted suit, has collar turned up around neck, a tie, holding a cane in right hand and papers in left hand, has a dark hat and eyeglasses with a big nose, mustache and eyebrows like Groucho Marx. Two other ladies in front are seated, dressed strangely. One is wearing high-top shoes and holding a gym bag on her lap. Women in back row more normal in dress but do have strange hats and lady on left end of image appears to be wearing something around her left ankle. Area of origin: Shelby Co. Date: c.1950's. Appears to be the stage in Haddon Hall of the demolished Charles Major School. Inscribed on back of photo in pencil: Virginia Branson.

Collection

Found In Collection

Acquisition

Accession

1986.001

Acquisition Method

Found in Collection

Made/Created

Artist

unknown

Date made

1950

Place

City

Shelbyville

Township

Addison Township

County

Shelby County

State/Province

Indiana

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Notes

Date: 1950's

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Create Date

November 19, 2001

Update Date

April 4, 2024