Gift of the Richard Welling Family, 2012.284.4848 © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.

G. Fox and Company, Hartford, Connecticut

ArtistDrawn by Richard Welling (American, 1926 - 2009)

Date1992

MediumPhotocopy; black toner on paper

DimensionsSheet (height x width): 11 x 13 3/4in. (27.9 x 34.9cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of the Richard Welling Family

Object number2012.284.4848

DescriptionPhotocopy of a drawing of the G. Fox and Company Building from the corner of Main and Church Streets, with the Cheney Block next to it on the right. The store windows and marquee are decorated for the holiday season, with Christmas trees in the window and a garland of what appears to be ivy on the marquee. There are several trees on the corner of Church Street that block part of the facade of G. Fox. Automobiles are on both streets.

Collections

Richard Welling Collection

NotesDate Note: G. Fox and Company closed in early 1993, at which point the store was rebranded under a different name. The drawing is also known as The Last Christmas, which suggests that it was made the Christmas before the store closed.

Status

Not on view