Helen Barrows as 'Madonna and Child Enthroned,' Portland, 1923
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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.
Other Information
- Title: Helen Barrows as 'Madonna and Child Enthroned,' Portland, 1923
- Creation Date: 1923-12-15
- Subject Date: 1923-12-15
- Town: Portland
- County: Cumberland
- State: ME
- Media: Photograph
- Dimensions (cm): 25 x 20
- Local Code: Photographs--Portland-Churches--First Parish
- Object Type: Image
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society
489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822
http://www.mainehistory.org
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Giotto, 1266?-1337
First Parish Church (Portland, Me.)
Giotto, 1266?-1337. Ognissanti Madonna
Impersonation
Portraits
Barrows, Helen--Performances
First Parish Church (Portland, Me.)--Performances
First Parish Church (Portland, Me.)--Social aspects
First Parish Church (Portland, Me.)--Exhibitions & displays
First Parish Church (Portland, Me.)--People
Paintings
Artists
Actresses
People
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