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Museum purchase, 1974.31.1.76  © 2001The Connecticut Historical Society.
Interior of Thames Bank, 16 Shetucket Street, Norwich
Museum purchase, 1974.31.1.76 © 2001The Connecticut Historical Society.

Interior of Thames Bank, 16 Shetucket Street, Norwich

Dateabout 1910
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 7 7/8 x 9 7/16in. (20 x 24cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number1974.31.1.76
DescriptionBank interior with tellers windows at the right. Arched glass windows at the rear open into the president's office. Signs stenciled on the glass read: "President" "Safe Deposit / Boxes." Blotters are on small desks at the left. Large desks at right have papers, a ledger, a press and rubber stamps on them. A swivel chair has a caned back. A clock is on the left wall. The door to the vault stands open at far right. Lamps appear to be gaslights converted to electricity. Electric light bulbs are in a fixture near the vault. Walls are wallpapered above wainscoting. A decorative frieze is beneath the cornice. The ceiling is divided into compartments.
Status
Not on view