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Gift of the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co., 2021.22.164, Connecticut Historical Society, Copyri ...
Donation of Smith-Worthington Saddle to Hartford Police Department Mounted Police Unit
Gift of the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co., 2021.22.164, Connecticut Historical Society, Copyright Undetermined

Donation of Smith-Worthington Saddle to Hartford Police Department Mounted Police Unit

Subject (American, 1945 - 2020)
Subject (American, 1943 - 2021)
Subject (American, 1940 - 2021)
Original Owner (American, founded 1794)
Date1986
MediumPhotographic prints on Kodak brand photograph paper.
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (.164-.171): 4 7/8 × 7in. (12.4 × 17.8cm) Primary Dimensions (.172-.174): 8 × 10in. (20.3 × 25.4cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co.
Object number2021.22.164-.174
DescriptionA group of eleven photographs taken during a 1986 donation of a Smith-Worthington saddle to the Hartford Police Department Mounted Police Unit. The photographs document the interaction between [left to right] Hartford Police Chief Bernard R. Sullivan, HPD Mounted Patrol Captain Robert Maher, and President of Smith-Worthington, Curtis Hanks. The photographs are a mix of both black and white and color: (.164-.171) 8 black and white photos; (.172-.174) 3 color photos.

(.164) Black and white photograph of [L-R] Hartford Police Chief Bernard R. Sullivan shaking the hand of Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co. President Curtis Hanks during a 1986 donation of a Smith-Worthington saddle to the Hartford Police Department Mounted Police Unit. Captain of the HPD Mounted Patrol Robert Maher stands at center behind the Hanks and Sullivan. A black leather English style saddle rests atop a chair in front of the men.

(.165) Black and white photograph of [L-R] ] Hartford Police Chief Bernard R. Sullivan, HPD Mounted Patrol Captain Robert Maher, and President of Smith-Worthington, Curtis Hanks taken during a 1986 donation of a Smith-Worthington saddle to the Hartford Police Department Mounted Police Unit. The men are examining a black leather English style saddle at center.

(.166) Black and white photograph of [L-R] Hartford Police Chief Bernard R. Sullivan shaking the hand of Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co. President Curtis Hanks during a 1986 donation of a Smith-Worthington saddle to the Hartford Police Department Mounted Police Unit. Captain of the HPD Mounted Patrol Robert Maher stands behind Sullivan, mostly obscured. A black leather English style saddle rests atop a chair in front of the men.

(.167) Candid black and white photograph of three men taken during a 1986 donation of a Smith-Worthington saddle to the Hartford Police Department Mounted Police Unit. [L-R] Hartford Police Chief Bernard R. Sullivan, Captain of the HPD Mounted Patrol Robert Maher, and Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co. President Curtis Hanks.

(.168) Candid black and white photograph of three men taken during a 1986 donation of a Smith-Worthington saddle to the Hartford Police Department Mounted Police Unit. [L-R] Hartford Police Chief Bernard R. Sullivan, Captain of the HPD Mounted Patrol Robert Maher, and Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co. President Curtis Hanks.

(.169) Black and white photograph of [L-R] Hartford Police Chief Bernard R. Sullivan shaking the hand of Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co. President Curtis Hanks during a 1986 donation of a Smith-Worthington saddle to the Hartford Police Department Mounted Police Unit. Captain of the HPD Mounted Patrol Robert Maher stands at center behind the Hanks and Sullivan. Hanks holds a black leather English style saddle under his arm.

(.170) Black and white photograph of [L-R] Hartford Police Chief Bernard R. Sullivan shaking the hand of Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co. President Curtis Hanks during a 1986 donation of a Smith-Worthington saddle to the Hartford Police Department Mounted Police Unit. Captain of the HPD Mounted Patrol Robert Maher stands at center behind the Hanks and Sullivan. A black leather English style saddle rests atop a chair in front of the men.

(.171) Black and white photograph of [L-R] Hartford Police Chief Bernard R. Sullivan shaking the hand of Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co. President Curtis Hanks during a 1986 donation of a Smith-Worthington saddle to the Hartford Police Department Mounted Police Unit. Captain of the HPD Mounted Patrol Robert Maher stands at center behind the Hanks and Sullivan. A black leather English style saddle rests atop a chair in front of the men.

(.172) Color photograph of [L-R] Hartford Police Chief Bernard R. Sullivan shaking the hand of Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co. President Curtis Hanks during a 1986 donation of a Smith-Worthington saddle to the Hartford Police Department Mounted Police Unit. Captain of the HPD Mounted Patrol Robert Maher stands at center behind the Hanks and Sullivan. A black leather English style saddle rests atop a chair in front of the men.

(.173) Color photograph of [L-R] Hartford Police Chief Bernard R. Sullivan shaking the hand of Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co. President Curtis Hanks during a 1986 donation of a Smith-Worthington saddle to the Hartford Police Department Mounted Police Unit. Captain of the HPD Mounted Patrol Robert Maher stands behind Sullivan, slightly obscured. A black leather English style saddle rests atop a chair in front of the men.

(.174) Color photograph of [L-R] Hartford Police Chief Bernard R. Sullivan shaking the hand of Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co. President Curtis Hanks during a 1986 donation of a Smith-Worthington saddle to the Hartford Police Department Mounted Police Unit. Captain of the HPD Mounted Patrol Robert Maher stands behind Sullivan, mostly obscured. A black leather English style saddle rests atop a chair in front of the men.
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