2000.190.32 © 2001The Connecticut Historical Society.

Chief Henry J. Eaton and his White Horse Chief, Main Street, Hartford

Photographer Harvey & Lewis (American, founded 1890)

RetailerProbably sold by Witkower's (American)

Date1901

MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper on cardboard mount

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 7 7/8 x 9 13/16in. (20 x 25cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Object number2000.190.32

DescriptionMan driving a white horse drawing a carriage, apparently in a parade. He wears a uniform, cap and gloves and holds a whip. Men, women and boys line the sidewalk. One woman holds an infant. A boy rides a bicycle. A brick commercial building has signs that read: "[Alfre]d B. Phelan 1242" "Antique Furniture Store / This is the / place to buy antiques" "1234 New York Barbers 1234" "Egg / Nog / To-day." Men and women look out of windows with louvered shutters. An awning is over the storefront at the left, which is decorated with American flags. Trolley tracks are in the street.

NotesSubject Note: Taken at the Eaton Day Parade, April 5, 1901. The parade celebrated Chief Henry J. Eaton's fifty years of service with the Hartford Fire Department. Alfred B. Phelan was the proprietor of a saloon at 1242 Main Street. Domenick Amato was the proprietor of a barbershop at 1234 Main Street. A.E. Brooks and John S. Russsell were proprietors of an antique store at 1238 Main Street. Harvey & Lewis are listed in the 1901 Hartford Directory as opticians. They advertised "Spectacles, Eye Glasses, Opera Glasses, Kodaks, Cameras, Photographic Supplies."

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