Silas Chapman Employees outside Office
Datelate 19th-early 20th century
MediumPhotography; albumen prints on paper on cardboard mount; gelatin silver prints on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 4 3/8 x 7 3/8in. (11.1 x 18.7cm) or smaller
Sheet (height x width): 4 3/8 x 7 3/8in. (11.1 x 18.7cm) or smaller
Mount (height x width): 5 1/4 x 8 1/2in. (13.3 x 21.6cm) or smaller
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of H. Thomas Cornelius
Object number2009.86.4-.9
DescriptionMen, and in one case a woman, pose in front of the entrance to an insurance agency located on the ground floor of a stone office building. The men wear hats and oercoats. Some men have beards or mustaches. Signs read: "SILAS CHAPMAN" "JOSEPH SCHWAB / FIRE LIFE INS. / AGENT / GERMANIA / LIFE" "LOCAL / AGENCY / ORIENT / INS. CO." "LOCAL / AGENCY / HARTFORD / FIRE / INS. CO."
NotesSugject Note: The Silas Chapman Insurance Agency was located in the Charter Oak National Bank Building at the corner of Asylum and Trumbull Streets. (Finlay 3/1/2012)Status
Not on view
J. C. Dexter Photo Company
1908
Whitehead and Hoag Company
