B+W photo of women serving punch to Coast Guard members et al at Hoboken Y.M.C.A. dance, Hoboken, March 17, 1946.
Entry/Object ID
2001.126.0205
Description
Black-and-white photo of a women serving punch to Coast Guard members and others during dance or other event held at the Hoboken Y.M.C.A., Hoboken, March 17, 1946. 8" x 10" wide print. Photographer was M[ichael].J. Romano as inkstamped on reverse plus holographic additions with date (see notes.) None of the individuals are identified.
The refreshments included small cakes and baked goods.
The Y served as host for United Service Organization (U.S.O.) activities during World War II. It is believed that the military service was the Coast Guard rather than Navy.
Acquisition
Accession
2001.126
Source or Donor
Staff, Collected by
Acquisition Method
Field Collection
Credit Line
Museum Collection.
Made/Created
Artist
Romano, Michael J.
Date made
1946
Place
Location
Hoboken
Dimensions
Height
8 in
Width
10 in
General Notes
Note
Display Value: Good
Notes: Reverse inkstamp marking of photographer with his additions:
M.J. Romano F.P.T. [Finger Print Technician]
[holographic ink] Photographer
Finger Print Technician
[holographic ink] 931 Park Ave.,
Hoboken, N.J.
Case No. Date: [ink] 3/17/46
Original or Copy: Original
Status: OK
Status By: dw
Status Date: 2003-04-02
