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The Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund, 1994.71.60  © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Hammonasset Beach State Park, Connecticut
The Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund, 1994.71.60 © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Hammonasset Beach State Park, Connecticut

Dateabout 1960
MediumPhotomechanical prints; colored printer's inks on postcard
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 3 1/8 x 5 1/4in. (7.9 x 13.3cm) Sheet (height x width): 3 1/2 x 5 1/2in. (8.9 x 14cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
Object number1994.71.60
DescriptionMen and women, most wearing bathing trunks or bathing suits are walking on a wide boardwalk lined with benches and electric lights. One woman is wearing a two-piece bathing suit. A man in the foreground appears to be pushing a baby stroller. A trash can is at the left. The beach at the right is crowed with people, most lying or sitting on beach blankets, some with beach umbrellas. A lifeguard is in a lifeguard station. Two lifeboats are on the beach. The waters of Long Island Sound are in the background.
Status
Not on view
Gift of Nancy K. Smith, 2009.27.70 © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Danziger & Berman
1900-1960
Gift of the estate of Amy Tatro, 2006.49.160  © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Unknown
20th century
Museum purchase, 1995.36.544  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
William G. Dudley
1917
Gift of Brenda Mitchell-Powell, 2012.236.56  © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Unknown
after 1966
The Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund, 2001.22.66, the Connecticut Historical Society.
Fredi Washington
1930-1950
2002.109.30
Richard S. DeLamater
1894-1925
The Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund, 2001.22.45, the Connecticut Historical Society.
Fredi Washington
1930-1950
The Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund, 2001.22.64, the Connecticut Historical Society.
Fredi Washington
1930-1950
Museum purchase, 1995.36.545  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
William G. Dudley
1917