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, 2009.27.59 © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Gift of Nancy K. Smith, 2009.27.67 © 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

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/ Mabel

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