Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company Building Decorated with Flags, 783 Main Street, Corner of Pearl Street
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Dateabout 1904
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 9 7/16 x 6 11/16in. (24 x 17cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
Object number2000.197.25
DescriptionSeven-story second empire style building with a mansard roof decorated with American flags, bunting, and streamers. A large star has electric light bulbs on it. Most of the windows have striped awnings. Signs on the storefront at the far right read: "Postal Telegram - Cable Company" "Postal Telegraph / Commercial Cables." A wagon drawn by a white horse has a sign that reads: "Adams / Express / Company." A bicycle is nearby. Other horse-drawn vehicles and a trolley are on the street. Men and women, some blurred from movement, are on the sidewalk. A clock on the corner reads 9:30.
Status
Not on view
