Sandbags on the bridge

Name/Title

Sandbags on the bridge

Entry/Object ID

SHH 2001.297

Description

Print developed from gelatin dry plate glass negative. Parachute sandbags tied together and tied to top of bridge railing. Bags are printed with "GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER CO / AKRON, OHIO / U. S. A." Five carabiners visible, connected to ropes on weights. Series of parachute drops.

Collection

PERMANENT COLLECTION

Cataloged By

Theresa George

Acquisition

Accession

SHH-Original

Source or Donor

Seiberling Heirs

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Seiberling, Willard Penfield

Role

Photographer

Date made

1917 - 1921

Notes

Medium: glass, silver gelatin

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Negative Number

Other Number

N-1705

Number Type

Other Number

Other Number

SHH 2001.297R

Dimensions

Height

3-1/8 in

Width

4-1/8 in

Condition

Overall Condition

Poor

Create Date

July 28, 2021

Update Date

June 12, 2026