Gift of the Richard Welling Family, 2011.465.77 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Side of New York, New Haven, and Hartford Railroad Car

MakerCarved by Richard Welling (American, 1926 - 2009)

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

Date1990-2000

MediumLinoleum block; pencil on carved linoleum on particle board

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 10 1/2 x 8 7/8in. (26.7 x 22.5cm) Other (block height x width x depth): 12 x 8 7/8 x 7/8in. (30.5 x 22.5 x 2.2cm)

ClassificationsEquipment

Credit LineGift of the Richard Welling Family

Object number2011.465.77

DescriptionPartially-carved linoleum block depicting the side of a train car, with the railroad line's name "New York, New Haven and Hartford," in large letters. The bottom right contains uncarved linoleum on which the wheels of the train are drawn in pencil.

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