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Museum purchase, 1995.36.469  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Parcels on a Porch
Museum purchase, 1995.36.469 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Parcels on a Porch

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 number1995.36.469
DescriptionOn the steps leading up to the entrance of a house are numerous boxes and parcels. Some of the boxes have a label that reads "HALE'S FRUITS". A dirt road is visible to the left of the house.
NotesSubject Note: The same house pictured in 1995.36.461 and 1995.36.466. (Agins 8/8/2013)

This photograph is part of a series of photographs documenting J. H. Hale's peach business in Glastonbury, Connecticut. This image appears to indicate that the firm did a substantial mail order business.
Status
Not on view