Face Painting Station at Fourth of July Celebration

Summary

From Torch article: "An estimated 201,000 visitors attended the outdoor Fourth of July Celebration, July 2-4, on the grounds and terraces of the Museum of History and Technology. Produced by the Division of Performing Arts in association with MHT, the three day event became a focal point for Washington's celebration of America's 201st birthday. Shirley Cherkasky, coordinator for the programs, reported that everything went smoothly as crowds of families, young people, and senior citizens gathered to watch high-wheel bikers, puppets, and clowns, and to sit at the amphitheater stage to enjoy gospel, bluegrass, and old fashioned band music."

Subject

• Smithsonian Institution Office of Public Affairs
• Smithsonian Institution Division of Performing Arts

Notes

• Original film available in SIA Acc. 11-009.
• Featured in the "Torch," August 1977.

Cite as

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 371, Box 02, Folder: August 1977, Image No. 77-8825-07A

Repository Loc.

Smithsonian Institution Archives Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520

Date

• 1977
• July 4, 1977

Restrictions & Rights

• No access restrictions Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu
• No Copyright - United States

Topic

• Holidays
• Fourth of July
• Clowns

Form/Genre

Black-and-white photographs

Local number

SIA RU000371 [77-8825-07A]

Physical description

Gelatin silver prints; 8 x 10;

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