Anne Doolin Flannery, General Store, 345 Zion Street, Hartford.
PhotographerPhotographed by
New England Photo View Co.
(American)
Date1890-1900
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 3 15/16 x 5in. (10 x 12.7cm)
Mount (height x width): 5 1/4 x 7 3/16in. (13.3 x 18.3cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of James R. McCabe
Object number1988.137.5
DescriptionAn elderly woman in a dark dress stands on the porch of a frame commercial building painted in contrasting colors. Two boys wearing knickers and a dog are seated on the steps. Merchandise, including boxes labeled "Fleischmann / Yeast" and "Diamond Match", are displayed in the shop windows.
NotesHistorical Note: Anne Doolin Flannery ran a grocery store at 139 (later 345) Zion Street in Hartford, Connecticut. She is listed in the Hartford City Directories from 1895 to about 1925 as the widow of Keron. Her photograph was donated by James R. McCabe, her great grandson.Subject Note: Although Mrs. Flannery's name appears as "Anne" in the inscription, she is listed as "Ann" in the Hartford City Directories.
Status
Not on view
Burton H. Hubbell
about 1900
The New England Brewing Co.
Southern New England Telephone Company
