John W. Luby Market and Frank E. Yale Store, 515-517 Broad Street, Meriden
PhotographerPhotographed by
Burton H. Hubbell
(American, 1862 - 1912)
Dateabout 1900
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 4 3/4 x 9 1/16in. (12 x 23cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
Object number2000.206.28
DescriptionGroup of men wearing aprons pose in front of a brick commercial building. A sign over the business on the left reads: "517 John W. Luby Cash Market 517." A sign stenciled on the window reads: "J. W. Luby / Choice Meats & / Vegetables." Boards beside the door read: "Strictly Cash / Price List / ... / Celery / Lettuce / Cabbage / Beets / fine Canned Goods / At Reduced Prices." A man in an apron stands by the door. There is an awning over the storefront. The shop on the right has a sign that reads: "Frank E. Yale." Two men in aprons stand in the doorway. Baskets on the steps contain produce, including potatoes. Other merchandise in bottles and boxes is displayed in the shop window. A barrel is on the sidewalk. A horse drawing a wagon with a sign that reads "Frank E. Yale / 515 Broad Street" is tied to a hitching post. A man with a mustache wearing a derby hat stands nearby. A small amount of snow is in the street.
Status
Not on view
