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Museum purchase, 1995.36.1193  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Empire Laundry with W.E. Fanning at 286-300 Sheldon Street, Hartford
Museum purchase, 1995.36.1193 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Empire Laundry with W.E. Fanning at 286-300 Sheldon Street, Hartford

Photographer (American, 1877 - 1934)
Date1916-1927
MediumPhotography; gelatin emulsion on glass
DimensionsPlate (height x width): 8 x 10in. (20.3 x 25.4cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number1995.36.1193
DescriptionDelivery trucks, each with a sign that reads "EMPIRE STEAM LAUNDRY", are parked in front of the Empire Steam Laundry building at 286-300 Sheldon Street in Hartford. The north side of Sheldon, close to the intersection of Sheldon and Commerce Streets is visible. Above the second story front of the building, a sign reads "1912 EMPIRE STEAM LAUNDRY W.E. FANNING".
Status
Not on view