Flooded Farm in Granby
PhotographerPhotographed by
Hank Murphy
American
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Hartford Electric Light Company
American
Date1955
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 7 5/8 x 9 1/2in. (19.4 x 24.1cm)
Sheet (height x width): 8 x 10in. (20.3 x 25.4cm)
Sheet (height x width): 8 x 10in. (20.3 x 25.4cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Northeast Utilities
DescriptionFarm machinery, including what appears to be a tractor, is almost entirely submerged in floodwaters. A building, apparently a barn, is surrounded by water at the left. Trees are in the background.
Object number1982.28.57
InscribedOn verso, upper center, in pencil, "Flood of Oct 15-16, 1955 / Illum Nov 1955 p. 7" "Farm in", in green pencil, "Simsbury [crossed out] / Granby"; lower center, in pencil, "Neg #2182"; lower right, in pencil, accession numberOn View
Not on view
