Gift of Michael McCue, Asheville, N.C., 2013.172.0 © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.

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PrinterPrinted by Kellogg & Bulkeley (American, 1867 - 1990)

Dateprobably 1886

MediumLithography; printer's ink on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 4 1/4 x 5in. (10.8 x 12.7cm) Sheet (height x width): 4 1/2 x 5 1/4in. (11.4 x 13.3cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Michael McCue, Asheville, N.C.

Object number2013.172.0

DescriptionAdvertising handout with the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch, a brownstone war memorial consisting of two linked round towers and a bridge spanning the Park River, is at the left. Men, women, boys, and girls walk along paved sidewalks and in the street. A newsboy with newspapers beneath his arm runs toward the right. Two women sit in a carriage drawn by two horses. Another man rides a horse at a gallop at the right. Some women hold parasols.The grassy lawns of Bushnell Park are visible beyond the monument. The Connecticut State Capitol is on a low hill in the right background.

Collections

Kellogg Brothers Lithographs

NotesDate Note: Hartford's Soldiers and Sailors Monument was dedicated in 1886. Kellogg & Bulkeley issued a print with this view of the arch that was extensively used for advertising purposes. This smaller trade card was probably issued at the same time. (Finlay 11/29/2013)

Subject Note: Williams & Carleton were druggists with premises at 208 State Street, Hartford. (Finlay 11/20/2013)

Status

Not on view