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The Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund, 2006.93.79  © 2008 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Curtis Airport, Hartford
The Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund, 2006.93.79 © 2008 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Curtis Airport, Hartford

Date1915-1935
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 6 1/2 x 8 5/8in. (16.5 x 21.9cm) Sheet (height x width): 7 3/16 x 9 5/16in. (18.3 x 23.7cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
Object number2006.93.79
DescriptionSmall biplanes are lined up on a dirt field. Crowds of people and automobiles are at the left on roads and driveways surrounding several low buildings and tents. One building has lettering on the roof that reads "CURTIS / TEXACO". A field at the left appears to be flooded. Tobacco netting from shade grown tobacco is visible on the East Hartford shore of the Connecticut River in the background.

Status
Not on view