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, 1976.39.16  © 2001The Connecticut Historical Society.
Burnside Avenue Cash Store, 16 Burnside Avenue, East Hartford
, 1976.39.16 © 2001The Connecticut Historical Society.

Burnside Avenue Cash Store, 16 Burnside Avenue, East Hartford

Dateabout 1900
MediumPhotography; albumen print on paper on cardboard mount
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 4 5/16 x 6 11/16in. (11 x 17cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Object number1976.39.16
DescriptionThree men and two women stand in front of a frame commercial building. The men have mustaches. Two wear aprons. A sign over the porch reads: "Burnside Avenue Cash Grocery." A sign over the front door reads: "Roberts." Other signs and advertisements read: "Get / Fels-Naptha / here" Bacon's..." "Drink / Phenix [sic] / for goodness sake..." "Brown's / charcoal" "Sunlight" "Hires / Root Beer" "Soap." Displays in the window include bags of flour and pineapples. Rakes are on the porch.
NotesSubject Note: Charles S. Roberts operated a grocery store at 16 Burnside Avenue, East Hartford.
Status
Not on view