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Gift of the Estate of Nahum S. Cutler Jr., 2015.128.2.1, Connecticut Historical Society, Copyri…
Postcards of Newgate Prison
Gift of the Estate of Nahum S. Cutler Jr., 2015.128.2.1, Connecticut Historical Society, Copyright Undetermined

Postcards of Newgate Prison

Dateca. 1950
Mediumink on cardboard
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Estate of Nahum S. Cutler, Jr.
DescriptionBlack and white postcards of scenes from Newgate Prison in East Granby. .1 has three views: the entrance for pisoners, the interior of the mine showing the foot of the ladder and steps to the bunk; .2 shows part of the old nail shop; .3 is the interior of the prison yard; .4 shows the gateway with its keystone with the name of the prison; .5 illustrates the foot of an 80-foot shaft showing a pump and the drain where a prisoner made his excape; .6 is a brid's eye view of the prison; and .7 is a couth view showing the guard tower.
Object number2015.128.2.1-7
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