Elsa Maxwell
Dateca. 1940
Mediumgelatin silver print
Dimensions7 5/8 × 9 9/16 in. (19.4 × 24.3 cm)
ClassificationsPhotography
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of John Airy
Object numberPA1982.180.418
DescriptionThis image depicts Elsa Maxwell holding an official invitation to the Coronado Centennial Celebration in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Ms. Maxwell is wearing a black jacket, a black shirt, and a black beret. She appears to be sitting in a seat on a train. She is holding the invitation out with her left hand. The invitation reads: "Official Invitation from the Governor of the state of New Mexico. Issued to Elsa Maxwell. Come to New Mexico in this year of 1940 and enjoy with us the Coronado Cuarto Centennial Celebrations. Coronado year in New Mexico is something that has been four hundred years in the making, depicting the entrada of Francisco the historical drama of New Mexico and the great American Southwest. We believe you will find a visit to this state one long to be remembered. New Mexico. 1540 - 1940".
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ca. 1940
ca. 1940
ca. 1940