Flood of 1936: People outside the Gustave Fischer Company
PhotographerPhotographed by
William Remington Bland
(American, 1891 - 1960)
Date1936
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 5 x 6 1/4in. (12.7 x 15.9cm)
Sheet (height x width): 5 x 6 1/4in. (12.7 x 15.9cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of William R. Bland and family
Object number2013.223.17
DescriptionMen wearing overcoats, caps, and hats stand in front of a building with a sign that reads "THE GUSTAVE..." A vertical sign beside the door reads "FISCHER". Water shoots from what appears to be some kind of pump into the street. Part of a truck or automobile is visible at the far left.
NotesConstituent Note: According to the donor, these photographs were taken by his grandfather, William Remington Bland, a member of the Hartford County Camera Club. However, it is possible that some of the photographs could have been taken by another club member. (Finlay 11/23/2013)Subject Note: The Gustave Fischer Company was located at 237 Asylum Street. (Finlay 11/23/2013)
Status
Not on view
