Coach Unloading Costumed Passengers

From the collections of PVMA • Digital image © Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Assoc. • Image use information

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The 1913 Deerfield, Massachusetts, pageant was documented by the Allen Sisters, who photographed key moments of the event. This scene was part of an elaborate “Tory Tea Party” created to illustrate a moment during the Revolutionary War when Tories (those who favored English rule) opposed patriots (who favored independence) who refused to purchase or drink the tea imported from England. During the war, the majority of Deerfield’s residents were Tories and this scene in the pageant was meant to illustrate that. Guests can be seen here arriving for a tea party held by Reverend Jonathan Ashley. This photograph was over-painted to resemble a painting.

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Item typeArtwork
Photograph
PhotographerAllen, Frances and Mary
Date1913
PlaceDeerfield, Massachusetts
TopicArt, Music, Literature, Crafts
Clothing, Textile, Fashion, Costume
Social Activities, Entertainment, Recreation
EraProgressive Era, World War I, 1900–1928
EventDeerfield Historical Pageants. 1910–1916
MaterialPaper; Paint
Process/FormatPhotography; Silver-gelatin; Painting
Dimension details.01-.05: 3.12 x 5.25″ border .07: 3.0 x 5.12″ no border
Catalog #1996.14.1382.01-.07
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Allen, Frances and Mary, photographer. Coach Unloading Costumed Passengers. Photograph. 1913. Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, American Centuries. https://americancenturies.org/collection/1996-14-1382-01-07/. Accessed on December 8, 2024.

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