Stephen G. Odell, funeral director, Torrington.
Artist
Northern Survey Company
Dateabout 1890
MediumPhotography; albumen print on paper on card
Dimensions16 x 22 cm.
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
Object number2000.191.115
DescriptionAn ornate horse-drawn hearse and two mourning coaches are parked in front of a large barn. Two horses draw each vehicle. The men driving the vehicles are wearing ordinary work clothes.
NotesConstituent Note: Some photographs in this collection bear the imprint of the Northern Survey Company.Subject Note: S.G. Odell is listed as a funeral director and homeopathic veterinarian at 31 Water Street, Torrington in the 1890 Torrington directory. He continued in business at this address for more than twenty years.
Status
Not on view
