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Gift of the Richard Welling Family, 2011.465.55  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Canaan Union Depot Tower and Weather Vane
Gift of the Richard Welling Family, 2011.465.55 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Canaan Union Depot Tower and Weather Vane

Maker (American, 1926 - 2009)
Original Owner (American, 1926 - 2009)
Date1990-2000
MediumLinoleum block; residual black printer's ink on carved linoleum on particle board
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 10 3/4 x 8 1/2in. (27.3 x 21.6cm)
Other (block height x width x depth): 11 7/8 x 8 7/8 x 7/8in. (30.2 x 22.5 x 2.2cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of the Richard Welling Family
DescriptionCarved linoleum block depicting a two-story, multi-sided tower, probably at the Canaan Union Depot in Canaan, Connecticut. It has double windows on the side facing the viewer and what appear to be single windows on the other three sides that are visible. Beneath the roof are prominent cornices. The tower is topped with a train weather vane.
Object number2011.465.55
On View
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Gift of the Richard Welling Family, 2011.465.69  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Richard Welling
1990-2000
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Richard Welling
1990-2000
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Richard Welling
1990-2000
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Richard Welling
1990-2000
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Richard Welling
1990-2000
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Richard Welling
1990-2000
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Richard Welling
1990-2000
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Richard Welling
1990-2000
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Richard Welling
1990-2000
Gift of the Richard Welling Family, 2011.465.70  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Richard Welling
1990-2000