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, 1982.61.1254  © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Horse-drawn vehicles in a warehouse district
, 1982.61.1254 © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Horse-drawn vehicles in a warehouse district

Dateabout 1915
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 4 3/4 x 7 1/16in. (12 x 18cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Object number1982.61.1254
DescriptionHorse-drawn wagons crowd a cobble-stoned square. Most appear to be loaded with barrels. Some contain sacks or baskets of produce. Brick commercial buildings line the square. Some have awnings. Utility poles and flags are at the right. Signs read: "Schell's / Restaurant & Caf裠/ A la carte all day" and "Fred Castle / Poultry Eggs Butter." Possibly taken in New York City.
NotesSubject Note: Neither Schell's Restaurant nor Fred Castle appear in Hartford directories.
Status
Not on view