Name/Title
Princeton University Poler's RecessEntry/Object ID
SHH 2000.529Description
Gelatin dry plate glass negative. Five young male students wearing suits in a Princeton University's dorm participate in Poler's Recess. Four men sitting fire a pistol, revolver or shotgun (using blank cartridges) either out of a window, up in the air, or at one another. Willard Penfield Seiberling added gun powder smoke effect with black ink or marker to three of the four guns. Man with black top hat sitting in a wicker chair in center poses for picture. One young man with glasses stands playing a horn to the left. An open box of blank cartridges(?) rests on edge of bed near man's right leg to the left. Man sits on chair(?) next to desk (a book and papers on top) at far right. Native American rugs in foreground. Two windows (center window opened) with curtains pulled to the side (curtains held down by a revolver on shelf) in background. Framed portrait of man's head hangs between the two windows (same portrait of man and curtains visible in SHH 2000.528R and SHH 2000.532R). Two revolvers rest on molding against ""Poler's recess"" prints.Photograph Details
Subject Place
City
PrincetonState/Province
New JerseyCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaCollection
PERMANENT COLLECTIONCataloged By
Martina TakacAcquisition
Accession
SHH-OriginalSource or Donor
Seiberling HeirsAcquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Seiberling, Willard PenfieldRole
PhotographerDate made
1911 - 1915Notes
Medium: glass, silver gelatinOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Negative NumberOther Number
N-1474Dimensions
Height
8 inWidth
10 inDimension Notes
4 x 5 in.Create Date
July 28, 2021Update Date
June 15, 2026