Gift of the Richard Welling Family, 2012.284.6190 © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.

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Gift of the Richard Welling Family, 2012.284.6194 © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Gift of the Richard Welling Family, 2012.284.6193 © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Gift of the Richard Welling Family, 2012.284.6192 © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Gift of the Richard Welling Family, 2012.284.6191 © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Nielsen's Ford Dealership

ArtistDrawn by Richard Welling (American, 1926 - 2009)

Date1993

MediumPhotocopies; black toner on paper Drawing; black ink on paper

DimensionsSheet (height x width): 18 3/8 x 24 1/8in. (46.7 x 61.3cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of the Richard Welling Family

Object number2012.284.6190-.6194

DescriptionA drawing, three photocopies of that drawing, and a photocopy of a photograph of Nielsen's Ford, an automobile dealership. The brick building is depicted from an angle, showing the front and part of the side of the dealership. Several automobiles are visible inside the showroom. The Ford brand name is on the windows, and the dealership's name is on a sign on the side of the building.

Collections

Richard Welling Collection

NotesSubject Note: John P. Nielsen's Ford dealership was located at 122 Washington Street, Hartford until 1962. The automobiles in the showroom window appear to be of that vintage, so it is likely that the photocopies and drawing are based on an earlier photograph.

Status

Not on view