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1983.122.4  © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Society.
W.L. Wentworth Furniture Store, 431 Broad Street, Bridgeport
1983.122.4 © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Society.

W.L. Wentworth Furniture Store, 431 Broad Street, Bridgeport

Dateabout 1890
MediumPhotography; albumen print on paper on cardboard mount
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 4 3/4 x 7 1/2in. (12 x 19cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
Object number1983.122.4
DescriptionThree men wearing suits, vests and hats are standing on cement sidewalk in front of shop window of brick commercial building. A balcony or roof is overhead. Signs in the window read: "W.L. Wentworth. Spring Beds and Furniture. Cash or instalments [sic]" "W.L. Wentworth. Pianos, organs and silver plated ware. Cash or instalments [sic]" "Clocks and wringers." Window display includes hanging lights, framed picture, mantle clock and furniture. At left are two doors flanked with decorative pilasters. The store window at far left appears to display a hat on a stand.
Status
Not on view