Interior Views of G. Fox and Co., Hartford
PhotographerPhotographed by
George E. Meyers
(American, 1900 - 1971)
PhotographerPhotographed by
Fred Jones
(American)
PhotographerPhotographed by
Aetna Life Insurance Co.
(American)
PhotographerPhotographed by
Meyers Studios, Inc.
Date1931-1960
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver prints on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 8 x 10in. (20.3 x 25.4cm) and smaller
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the children of Richard and Georgette Koopman
Object number2007.24.184-.204
DescriptionGroup of photographs show the interiors of various departments of G. Fox & Co. department store. Visible merchandise includes jewelry, ties, towels, table settings, sheets, pillowcases, tablecloths, and stationary supplies.
2007.24.196 shows the Notions department with many men and women, probably store employees, all facing the bannister at the back of the photograph. The columns are all decorated with garland or ribbons.
2007.24.198 and 2007.24.199 show the store's hospital wing with beds, sinks, and medical supplies. Two women are in each picture, one in a nurse's uniform, the other a patient.
2007.24.200-.204 show the store's switchboard with women operators with headsets working at the controls. In one (.203), Beatrice Fox Auerbach and an unknown man watch the women work. 2007.24.204 shows Beatrice Fox Auerbach wearing a headset.
2007.24.196 shows the Notions department with many men and women, probably store employees, all facing the bannister at the back of the photograph. The columns are all decorated with garland or ribbons.
2007.24.198 and 2007.24.199 show the store's hospital wing with beds, sinks, and medical supplies. Two women are in each picture, one in a nurse's uniform, the other a patient.
2007.24.200-.204 show the store's switchboard with women operators with headsets working at the controls. In one (.203), Beatrice Fox Auerbach and an unknown man watch the women work. 2007.24.204 shows Beatrice Fox Auerbach wearing a headset.
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Status
Not on view
mid 20th century
5 September 2006
