About This Item

  • Call NumberHOSP_0148
  • TitleDoctor of mirth operates
  • SummaryDoctor of mirth operates--Comedian Sam Levenson prepares to cut tape opening annual flower show at Brooklyn Thoracic Hospital, 240 Kingston Ave. At left is Mrs. Wirt Darrow, chairman of the display of blooms. Also assisting is Mrs. George Billings, hospital president."
  • Date1954
  • Formatstill image
  • Physical Description1 photographic print : black & white ; 10 x 8 in.
  • Genregelatin silver printsphotographic printsportraits
  • NoteGrease pencil cropping marks; retouched. Title from caption on verso.
  • CreatorBrooklyn eagle
  • Publisher[Brooklyn Eagle]
  • SubjectLevenson, Sam, 1911-1980 ; Brooklyn Thoracic Hospital (New York, N.Y.) ; Bouquets -- New York (State) -- New York ; Comedians -- New York (State) -- New York ; Flowers -- New York (State) -- New York ; Hospitals -- Employees -- New York (State) -- New York
  • CollectionBrooklyn Daily Eagle photographs
  • PlaceBrooklyn (New York, N.Y.)
  • Cite AsBrooklyn Daily Eagle photographs, Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History
  • RightsCopyright restrictions apply to the use of this work. For more information or to obtain a reproduction of this work, contact the Center for Brooklyn History at Brooklyn Public Library.
  • FolderFolder: Hospitals: Brooklyn Thoracic