Gift of the Richard Welling Family, 2011.465.69 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Organ Loft Antique Shop

MakerCarved by Richard Welling (American, 1926 - 2009)

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Richard Welling (American, 1926 - 2009)

Date1990-2000

MediumLinoleum block; residual black printer's ink and black pen ink on carved linoleum on particle board

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 8 x 12in. (20.3 x 30.5cm) Other (block height x width x depth): 9 x 12 x 7/8in. (22.9 x 30.5 x 2.2cm)

ClassificationsEquipment

Credit LineGift of the Richard Welling Family

Object number2011.465.69

DescriptionPartially carved linoleum block depicting the exterior of the Organ Loft Antique Store, probably located in Clinton, Connecticut. Outside of the store, a variety of items are pictured, including lamp posts, signs, furniture, a sleigh, and a wheeled cart advertising saddle bags and boots topped with an umbrella. On top of the roof on the left is a flagpole flying the American flag and what appears to be a horse weather vane.

Collections

Richard Welling Collection

NotesSubject Note: The only reference to an antique store named the Organ Loft in Connecticut was found in a digitized telephone directory from Clinton in the years 1954-1959/60.

Status

Not on view