Gift of the Richard Welling Family, 2011.465.81 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Top of Travelers Tower

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 on carved linoleum on particle board

DimensionsMount (height x width x depth): 12 x 8 7/8 x 3/4in. (30.5 x 22.5 x 1.9cm) Other (block height x width x depth): 12 x 8 7/8 x 3/4in. (30.5 x 22.5 x 1.9cm)

ClassificationsEquipment

Credit LineGift of the Richard Welling Family

Object number2011.465.81

DescriptionLinoleum block carving of the top of Travelers Tower. A pyramidal roof tops the tower, which ends with an open space with four archways and a column in each corner. Above the roof sits a cupola topped with a dome.

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