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Gift of Nancy K. Smith, 2009.27.189  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Postcards of Residences
Gift of Nancy K. Smith, 2009.27.189 © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Postcards of Residences

Date1905-1940
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 number2009.27.187-.191
DescriptionPostcards consist of residences in New London, Bellehaven, Glenbrook, East Norwalk, and Greenwich. There are two images of the Old Huguenot House in New London covered in ivy. The residences have neatly manicured lawns and some homes have gardens or flowering shrubs.

There is an image of the E. C. Benedict Estate located of the shoreline in Greenwich, Connecticut. The scene includes the estate, the sea wall protecting the property, and a launch moored off shore.
NotesSubject Notes: 2009.27.190 is an image of a tree-lined street and several homes in Glenbrook, Connecticut. The correspondence on the back reads: Spending a few days in / Glenbrook. We are all / well- Will write a letter / later in the week/ Much love to all/ Curtis George-Neil.
The postcard was published by Art Photo Greetings Co., Elizabeth, New Jersey
Status
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