Advertising signs, Chapel Street, corner of Poplar Street, Fair Haven
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Dateabout 1925
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 3 1/8 x 5 7/8in. (8 x 15cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Object number1994.162.256
DescriptionStreet with trolley tracks, utility poles and wires. Houses and businesses line the street. An automobile is at the left, a horse and wagon on the right. A street light hangs from a pole at the right. A street sign on the pole appears to read "Poplar." A trolley car turns the corner in the distance. Signs read: "Pillsbury's Best" "Good Bread Makes Husky Children / New England / Bread / Ask for the Loaf in the Diamond Wrapper" "N.Y. Auto Painting."
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
