1994.162.224 © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Advertising signs, Main Street, East Haven

Date1931

MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 3 15/16 x 6 5/16in. (10 x 16cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Object number1994.162.224

DescriptionA billboard at the left reads: "Children Love It / Glenwood Butter." A small sign on the edge of the billboard reads: "United Adv. Corp." Other signs read: "Texaco / Gasoline / Motor Oil" "Hood / Tire / Dealer" "Sterling / Repairing / Shoe Store." Trees and utility poles line the street at the right. Automobiles are on the street and parked beside it. A road sign reads: "Slow." On the far side of the street in a frame building is the "Economy Meat Market." The frame Gothic building beside it appears to be a church. Inscribed on back: "Main St. E.N."

NotesSubject Note: This photograph was taken for the United Advertising Corporation of New Haven to document the placement of their billboards.

Status

Not on view