Gift of Nancy K. Smith, 2009.27.43 © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.

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Gift of Nancy K. Smith, 2009.27.50 © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Gift of Nancy K. Smith, 2009.27.67 © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Gift of Nancy K. Smith, 2009.27.59 © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Postcards of Miscellaneous Parks and Fairs

PublisherPublished by Danziger & Berman

PrinterPrinted by Leighton & Valentine Co.

PublisherPublished by The Collotype Co. (American)

PrinterPrinted by Pierce & Norton

PrinterPrinted by Americhrome (American)

PublisherPublished by The Collotype Co. (American)

Date1900-1930

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 number2009.27.42-.69

DescriptionSubjects include Ocean Beach in New London, Lake Compounce in Bristol, and the Danbury and Durham Fairs. Other scenes include Capitol Park in Hartford, the merry-go-round at the Connecticut Fair Grounds, and the Centennial Celebration in Rockville. Also included are scenes from the Barnum & Bailey Circus' winter quarters in Bridgeport and views of the Long Island Sound from Roton Point in Norwalk.

NotesSubject notes: 2009.27.65 is an image from the midway at Roton Point in South Norwalk. The scene includes amusement park rides such as the ferris wheel. The correspondence reads: 8-18-12/ Dear Mamie:-/ Am having/ a fine time/ Was here on Monday/ Mabel

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