Gift of the estate of M. Allen Swift, 2006.91.25 © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Storefront of The Moorhaus-Wood Co.

Dateabout 1915

MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print with gouache and black ink on paper mounted on cardboard

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 9 x 9 3/8in. (22.9 x 23.8cm) Sheet (height x width): 8 x 10in. (20.3 x 25.4cm) Mount (height x width): 10 3/8 x 13 3/8in. (26.4 x 34cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of the estate of M. Allen Swift

Object number2006.91.25

DescriptionA masonry retail store has signs with gilt lettering that read "MACHINE TOOLS & RAILROAD SUPPLIES / TRANSMISSIONS & FACTORY SUPPLIES / 262 THE MOORHAUS-WOOD CO. 264". The building has plate glass store windows and awnings. Brick buildings are the left and right. Utility poles, trolley poles, and electric street lamps are visible. Automobiles are parked in a street at the left. A woman is waiting to cross the street.

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