Postcards of Miscellaneous Parks and Fairs
PublisherPublished by
Danziger & Berman
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)
Sheet (height x width): 3 1/2 x 5 1/2in. (8.9 x 14cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Nancy K. Smith
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.
Object number2009.27.42-.69
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/ MabelOn View
Not on view1905-1940