United States Tire Company Retail Store Window Display at Christmastime
PhotographerPhotographed by
William G. Dudley
(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 number1995.36.1417
DescriptionA street-front window display in a retail store in Hartford, probably located at 121 Allyn Street. The window display contains several tires, decorated Christmas trees and wreaths, tire accessories, and tubes. In the background, the interior of the store is visible, including offices and rows of hanging tires. Above the store window the words "United States Tire Co." appear on the façade of the building. On the store window itself, the five varieties of United States tires are painted on the window, "Nobby, Chain, Usco, Royal Cord, and Plain."
Status
Not on view
