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Museum purchase, 1995.36.1137  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Thomas A. Stewart Lighting Company, 69 Pearl Street, Hartford, Connecticut
Museum purchase, 1995.36.1137 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Thomas A. Stewart Lighting Company, 69 Pearl Street, Hartford, Connecticut

Photographer (American, 1877 - 1934)
Date1917
MediumPhotography; gelatin emulsion on glass
DimensionsPlate (height x width): 10 x 8in. (25.4 x 20.3cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number1995.36.1137
DescriptionA brick commercial building has signs in its storefront windows that read "Thomas A. Stewart Company Fixture Studies," "Heating Appliances," "Electrical Contractors," "Thor Electric Washing Machine Demonstration," and "Thor Vacuum Cleaners Special at $27.50." The number "69" appears over the front door. Specimen Thor machines are visible through the front window. A "War Savings Stamps" poster is on the wall inside the store.
NotesDate Note: The presence of the War Stamps poster suggests a date of 1917.
Status
Not on view