Window of Witkower's bookstore, 77 Asylum Street, Hartford
PhotographerPhotographed by
W. F. Miller & Co.
Dateprobably 1940
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 8 1/4 x 9 13/16in. (21 x 25cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
Object number2000.206.6
DescriptionShop window displaying multiple copies of The Lure of Gold by William B. Goodwin. The display also features armor, weapons, possibly a pike and a halberd, and other artifacts labeled as follows: "Georgia Deeds / with great seal / of George III" "Spanish Buff Coat / Steel Breastplate / during time of Columbus" "Spanish / Jewel Chest / used in late 1500" "The Story of the New World / Printed in 1593" "Spanish Coins, Austrian Gun / Pieces of Eight" "Model / Columbus flagship / Santa M[aria]." A poster advertises "Gardens / Open to the Public / Tues May 14th Wed 15th / In case of rain gardens will be open the next day / Houses and gardens in Hartford / West Hartford and Farmington. / Tickets $1.50 before May 9. Thereafter $2. Benefit Hartford Art School." A sign stenciled on the window reads: "Witkower's /Lending Library." The interior of the store, with electric lights, a tin [?] ceiling and shelves of books, is visible through the window.
NotesSubject Note: The bookstore at 77 Asylum Street was established in 1835. It was known as Witkower's from 1928-1960 under the proprietorship of Israel Witkower. Israel Witkower (1889-1968) was born in Vienna, Austria. He came to Hartford as a child. He was proprietor of Witkower's bookstore from 1928 to 1960. He appears in Hartford Jews, 1659-1970.Date Note: The Lure of Gold by William B. Goodwin was published in 1940.
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