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Museum purchase, 1995.36.1510  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
United States Tire Company Retail Store Window, Hartford
Museum purchase, 1995.36.1510 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

United States Tire Company Retail Store Window, 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
DescriptionThe front show window of the United States Tire Company retail store, located at 121 Allyn St. in Hartford, displays several types and sizes of tires, together with advertising banners and signs. Tubes and tire accessories are also displayed. In the background in the interior of the store, additional tires are visible on racks on the left.
Object number1995.36.1510
NotesSubject Note: The United States Tire Company retail store had formerly been located at 53 High Street, but this photograph is probably the Allyn Street location.
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