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Description
Helen Barrows, the daughter of Willard and Harriet Barrows of Portland, posed as Madonna and Child Enthroned, a painting by Giotti (ca. 1266-1337).
Twenty-nine members of First Parish Church dressed as noted paintings and posed during an "Exhibition of Pictures" at the Portland church on Dec. 15, 1923.
Accompanying the "portraits" were historical discussions and music.
About This Item
- Title: Helen Barrows as 'Madonna and Child Enthroned,' Portland, 1923
- Creation Date: 1923-12-15
- Subject Date: 1923-12-15
- Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 25 cm x 20 cm
- Local Code: Photographs--Portland-Churches--First Parish
- Object Type: Image
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Standardized Subject Headings
- First Parish Church (Portland, Me.)--Social aspects
- First Parish Church (Portland, Me.)--Performances
- Barrows, Helen--Performances
- Portraits
- Impersonation
- Giotto, 1266?-1337. Ognissanti Madonna
- First Parish Church (Portland, Me.)
- Giotto, 1266?-1337
- First Parish Church (Portland, Me.)--Exhibitions & displays
- First Parish Church (Portland, Me.)--People
- Paintings
- Artists
- Actresses
People
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