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Museum purchase, 1995.36.1339  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Interior of Shoe Department at Horsfall's Clothing Store, Asylum Street, Hartford
Museum purchase, 1995.36.1339 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Interior of Shoe Department at Horsfall's Clothing Store, Asylum 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 number1995.36.1339
DescriptionAn interior view of the shoe department inside Horsfall's clothing store on Asylum Street in Hartford is shown. A long row of shoe boxes lines the right wall. Sample shoes are displayed along shelves in front of the boxes. A sign reading "MEN'S SHOES" is on one of these shelves. Along the back wall a sign reads "HORSFALL SHOES For Men Who Care". A sign reading "Custom Tailoring Strictly High Class" appears on one of the stairs. Wooden benches for customers are at the left. Electric lights hang from the ceiling.
Status
Not on view