Gift of Nancy K. Smith, 2009.27.37 © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.

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Gift of Nancy K. Smith, 2009.27.40 © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Postcards of Luna Park, Hartford

Date1900-1920

MediumPhotomechanical prints; colored and black and white printers' inks on postcards

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 3 1/2 x 5 1/2in. (8.9 x 14cm) and smaller Sheet (height x width): 3 1/2 x 5 1/2in. (8.9 x 14cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Nancy K. Smith

Object number2009.27.31-.41

DescriptionPostcards include images of Luna Park. Images include the lighted main entrance, ferris wheel, ballroom, and the interior of the park at night and daytime. Some of the views include patrons inside the park.

NotesSubject Note: 2009.27.34 is an image of the ferris wheel at Luna Park in Hartford. The correspondence reads; I wonder if you/ remember this place. / I am going out here/ tomorrow evening/ yours Nellie

2009.27.37 is a night time image of the lighted entrance of Luna Park in Hartford. The correspondence reads: This picture looks/ natural. I thought/ you were going to / write. Lots going/ on here now/ Party here tonight. / R. S.

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