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, 1986.32.3  © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Society.
J.P. Newton's refrigerator wagon, Hartford
, 1986.32.3 © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Society.

J.P. Newton's refrigerator wagon, Hartford

Dateabout 1880
MediumPhotography; albumen print on paper on cardboard mount
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 3 9/16 x 4 3/4in. (9 x 12cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Object number1986.32.3
DescriptionMan in bowler hat and apron stands behind a horse-drawn wagon. The horse is not visible. Signs on the side of the wagon read: "Refrigerator / Wagon" "J.P. Newton." In the background, a commercial building with awnings at the windows has a sign that reads: "Religious Herald."
NotesSubject Note: The offices of the Religious Herald were at 336 Asylum Street, Hartford. Joel P. Newton was a dealer in meat, poultry, fish, oysters, etc., at 341 and 347 Asylum Street, Hartford.
Status
Not on view