Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co. Photo Album
SubjectPortrait of
Normand Smith
(American)
SubjectPortrait of
Charles B. Smith
(American, 1811 - 1900)
SubjectPortrait of
Nicholas Mitesser
(German-American, 1877 - 1965)
SubjectPortrait of
William Aldridge
SubjectPortrait of
Clinton C. Hanks
(American, 1915 - 2008)
SubjectPortrait of
Frank Giddings
SubjectPortrait of
Louie Lavoie
SubjectPortrait of
Frank Karalus
SubjectPortrait of
Nicholas DeGruttola
(Italian-American, 1893 - 1954)
SubjectPortrait of
Sam Rosenblatt
SubjectPortrait of
Florence Staite
(English, died 1952)
SubjectPortrait of
Curtis C. Hanks
(American, 1945 - 2020)
SubjectPortrait of
Joseph Lombardo
SubjectPortrait of
Tony DiGregorio
SubjectPortrait of
Mary Cline
SubjectPortrait of
John Reynolds
SubjectPortrait of
Carl Moyers
SubjectPortrait of
Luis Monslave
PhotographerPhotographed by
Dick Spafford
(American, 1921 - 2013)
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Smith-Worthington Saddlery Company
(American, founded 1794)
Date1900-2000
Mediumphotographic prints removed from a Hallmark Memory Mount Album
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co.
Object number2021.22.175.1-.71
DescriptionSmith-Worthington Saddlery Co. photo album materials originally affixed in Hallmark Memory Mount Photo Album Refill Pages.
(.1) Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co. decal mounted to plastic [decal was not removed from plastic].
(.2) Black and white copy photograph of a bust view of Normand Smith in his old age. Smith is wearing a frock coat with a heavy lapel, white shirt with a high collar, and black cravat. This image was published in "The Register Magazine" on 31 December 1961.
(.3) Black and white copy photograph of a bust view of Charles B. Smith in his old age. Smith has mutton chop style sideburns that connect to a mustache, he is wearing a dark suit and bowtie. This image was published in "The Register Magazine" on 31 December 1961.
(.4) Black and white photograph of the South façade of the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co. Factory Building, 8 Sigourney St., Hartford, CT. An unidentified individual stands by the rear of a parked car in the foreground.
(.5) Black and white photograph of the North façade of the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co. Factory Building, 8 Sigourney St., Hartford, CT.
(.6) Black and white photograph of the West façade of the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co. Factory Building, 8 Sigourney St., Hartford, CT.
(.7) Black and white photograph of the Bridle Room in the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co. Factory Building, 8 Sigourney St., Hartford, CT. Singer brand sewing machines are at each workstation.
(.8) Black and white photograph of a side view of a Western style saddle made by Clinton Hanks, 1942. The saddle rests on a wooden saddle stand. “MADE BY CLINTON HANKS 1942” is written in black pen across the bottom of the photograph.
(.9) Black and white photograph of the Show Room in the Western Department of the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co. Factory Building, 8 Sigourney St., Hartford, CT.
(.10) Black and white photograph of the Pet and Halter Department of the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co. Factory Building, 8 Sigourney St., Hartford, CT.
(.11) Black and white photograph of the English Saddle Department Show Room of the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co. Factory Building, 8 Sigourney St., Hartford, CT. “SWS. 8 Sigourney St. Show room” is handwritten in blue pen on the reverse.
(.12) Black and white photograph by the Hartford Courant. A three-quarter-length profile view of Nicholas Mitesser working on an English style saddle in a Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co. workshop, 1939. Work materials and finished saddles are also visible. This photograph appeared in the Hartford Courant, June 22, 1945, page 22.
(.13) Black and white photograph by Hiland Dale Holt. A three-quarter-length profile view of William Aldridge working on an English style saddle, 1939. Work materials and finished saddles are also visible. “Wm Aldridge, 1939” is written in blue pen on the reverse.
(.14) Black and white photograph by the Hartford Courant. A rear three-quarter-length view of Clinton C. Hanks at work at the Smith-Worthington Factory. This image was published in the Hartford Courant on December 7, 1945, page 26.
(.15) Black and white photograph by the Hartford Courant. A rear three-quarter-length view of Frank Giddings at work at the Smith-Worthington Factory. This image was published in the Hartford Courant on December 7, 1945, page 26.
(.16) Black and white photograph by the Hartford Courtant. A three-quarter-length profile view of Frank Karalus at work at the Smith-Worthington Factory. This image was published in the Hartford Courant on December 7, 1945, page 26.
(.17) Black and white photograph by the Hartford Courant of Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co. employees Louie Lavoie, Frank Giddings, Nic DeGruttola, and Sam Rosenblatt at a work bench. This image was published in the Hartford Courant on December 7, 1945, page 26.
(.18) Black and white photograph by the Hartford Courant. A three-quarter-length view of William Aldridge at work at the Smith-Worthington Factory. This photograph appeared in the Hartford Courant, June 22, 1945, page 22.
(.19) Black and white photograph by the Hartford Courant. A three-quarter-length profile view of Nicholas Mitesser working on an English style saddle in a Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co. workshop. This image was published in the Hartford Courant on December 7, 1945, page 26.
(.20) Black and white photograph by Hiland Dale Holt. A profile view of Nicholas Mitesser working with batting while constructing a saddle in the Smith-Worthington Saddlery So. Factory, 1945. He is at a workbench; the bench is strewn with work materials and tools.
(.21) Black and white photograph by the Hartford Courtant of Smith-Worthington employees Frank Karlus and Nic DeGruttola at work. The men stand behind a workbench, both wear visors and aprons.
(.22) Black and white photograph by the Hartford Courant. A three-quarter-length profile view of Mrs. Florence Staite, 1945. Staite is pictured working with leather on a workbench with tools and materials surrounding.
(.23) Black and white photograph by the Hartford Courant. A three-quarter-length profile view of William Aldridge working on an English style saddle in a Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co. workshop. This image was published in the Hartford Courant on December 7, 1945, page 26.
(.24) Black and white photograph of a custom made #0981 Smith-Worthington Forward Seat Saddle. The saddle is made in the English style and is photographed resting on a wooden plank with a level tool atop the saddle. The photograph has been marked up by hand in black ink.
(.25) Black and white photograph of Eskimo Sled Dogs owned by Felix Hgnusheser of Saranac Lake, New York, wearing the Alaskan Freight Harness made by Smith-Worthington Co., December 1932.
(.26) Black and white photograph by Herbert F. Dunn of the trophy donated by Smith-Worthington Co. at the 1959 Connecticut Horse Show. Clinton Hanks and an unknown man hold the trophy at center, guests are visible in the background.
(.27) Black and white photograph of the Smith-Worthington show room entrance. Handwritten on reverse in blue pen reads, “Entrance to Show Room of Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co., 8 Sigourney St., Hartford, Ct. Built in 1886. 4th location for Co.”
(.28) Black and white photograph of the Western Department of Show Room at the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co Factory, 8 Sigourney St., Hartford, 1960.
(.29) Black and white photograph of Mrs. Newell D. McDonald of Cheshire, CT, who wrote a story for "The Register Magazine" on 31 December 1961. McDonald stands behind a sales counter posing with a pair of boots.
(.30) Black and white photograph of attic storage of Side Saddle Trees that had been left behind when SWS moved from 8 Sigourney St., Hfd, Ct, SWS Co., taken 1961.
(.31) Black and white photograph of a section of the Western Department at the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co Factory, 8 Sigourney St., Hartford, 1960.
(32) Black and white photograph of Frank Karlus working in the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co. Factory, 8 Sigourney St., Hartford, CT, 1960.
(.33) Black and white photograph of the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co. Show Room, 287 Homestead Ave., Hartford, Conn., 1967. This photograph was published in "The Sunday Republican Magazine" on September 17, 1967.
(.34) Black and white photograph of a Western style saddle displayed on a saddle stand in front of a white sheet backdrop. “Pelican Horn Saddle by S.W.S. Co.” is written below the image in pen.
(.35) Black and white photograph by Herbert F. Dunn. A photo of Mr. J. Loring Brooks’ daughter and Clinton C. Hanks following a horse competition. Hanks holds a trophy at right with Brooks at center holding the reins of a horse standing to her left.
(.36) Black and white photograph of a view from above of the First Company Governor's Horse Guard visiting the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co. display at Eastern States Expo.
(.37) Black and white photograph of Clinton C. Hanks with Governor & Mrs. Dempsey at the Eastern States Expo. The group is photographed having a conversation around an English style saddle. A Smith-Worthington sign hangs from a pegboard in the background.
(.38) Black and white photograph of Miss Connecticut and Clinton C. Hanks at the Eastern States Expo. Hanks holds a horse bridle and reins [right] while Miss Connecticut poses beneath a Smith-Worthington sign.
(.39) Black and white photograph of Clinton C. Hanks holding a saddle during the manufacturing process, 1968.
(.40) Black and white photograph of the Smith-Worthington Building at the Children Services Show Grounds, later donated to Children Services. Leo Moquin is visible as he works in the building.
(.41-.51) Black and white photographs of assorted views of the Smith-Worthington Building at the Children Services Horse Show.
(.52-.54) Color photographs of assorted views of the Children Services Horse Show.
(.55) Black and white photograph of Clinton C. and Curtis C. Hanks examining a saddle. The saddle is on a stand and the men are standing behind it. Curtis C. Hanks is touching part of the saddle.
(.56a-b) Two black and white photographs taped together. (a) Photo of Joseph Lombardo working on a horse bit. (b) Photo of Tony DiGregorio doing leather work, 1967. This photograph (b) was published in "The Sunday Republican Magazine" on September 17, 1967.
(.57) Black and white photograph of a three-quarters length profile view of Mary Cline working at the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co., 1967. This photograph was published in "The Sunday Republican Magazine" on September 17, 1967.
(.58) Black and white photograph of a three-quarters length profile view of John Reynolds working on a leather panel at the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co., 1967. This photograph was published in "The Sunday Republican Magazine" on September 17, 1967.
(.59) Black and white Hartford Times photograph by Dick Spafford of a bust length view of Carl Moyers working on a saddle in the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co. Factory, 1967.
(.60) Black and white photograph of a Western Saddle made by Smith-Worthington. The saddle is displayed on a saddle stand in front of a white sheet backdrop. “WESTERN SADDLE MADE BY SMITH-WORTHINGTON” is written below the image in pen.
(.61) Black and white Hartford Times photograph by Dick Spafford of Smith-Worthington employee Luis Monslave stitching a saddle, 1977.
(.62) Black and white photograph of a rear view of Luis Monslave stitching leather at the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co. factory, 1977. Monslave is working at a workbench, the bench is covered in tools.
(.63) Black and white photograph of Joe Lombardo standing in the Smith-Worthington Factory holding a batch of horse reins in one hand, he holds his other hand behind his back. Lombardo is wearing a striped work, a white soft collared shirt, and glasses.
(.64) Black and white photograph of a display of English style saddles at 287 Homestead Ave., Hartford.
(.65) Black and white photograph of an old side saddle, 1968.
(.66) Color Hartford Courant photograph of Clinton Hanks at age 85 posing among a display of saddles during the 200th Anniversary of the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co., 1994.
(.67-.71) Black and white photographs of assorted views of the Children Services Horse Show.
(.1) Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co. decal mounted to plastic [decal was not removed from plastic].
(.2) Black and white copy photograph of a bust view of Normand Smith in his old age. Smith is wearing a frock coat with a heavy lapel, white shirt with a high collar, and black cravat. This image was published in "The Register Magazine" on 31 December 1961.
(.3) Black and white copy photograph of a bust view of Charles B. Smith in his old age. Smith has mutton chop style sideburns that connect to a mustache, he is wearing a dark suit and bowtie. This image was published in "The Register Magazine" on 31 December 1961.
(.4) Black and white photograph of the South façade of the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co. Factory Building, 8 Sigourney St., Hartford, CT. An unidentified individual stands by the rear of a parked car in the foreground.
(.5) Black and white photograph of the North façade of the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co. Factory Building, 8 Sigourney St., Hartford, CT.
(.6) Black and white photograph of the West façade of the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co. Factory Building, 8 Sigourney St., Hartford, CT.
(.7) Black and white photograph of the Bridle Room in the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co. Factory Building, 8 Sigourney St., Hartford, CT. Singer brand sewing machines are at each workstation.
(.8) Black and white photograph of a side view of a Western style saddle made by Clinton Hanks, 1942. The saddle rests on a wooden saddle stand. “MADE BY CLINTON HANKS 1942” is written in black pen across the bottom of the photograph.
(.9) Black and white photograph of the Show Room in the Western Department of the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co. Factory Building, 8 Sigourney St., Hartford, CT.
(.10) Black and white photograph of the Pet and Halter Department of the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co. Factory Building, 8 Sigourney St., Hartford, CT.
(.11) Black and white photograph of the English Saddle Department Show Room of the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co. Factory Building, 8 Sigourney St., Hartford, CT. “SWS. 8 Sigourney St. Show room” is handwritten in blue pen on the reverse.
(.12) Black and white photograph by the Hartford Courant. A three-quarter-length profile view of Nicholas Mitesser working on an English style saddle in a Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co. workshop, 1939. Work materials and finished saddles are also visible. This photograph appeared in the Hartford Courant, June 22, 1945, page 22.
(.13) Black and white photograph by Hiland Dale Holt. A three-quarter-length profile view of William Aldridge working on an English style saddle, 1939. Work materials and finished saddles are also visible. “Wm Aldridge, 1939” is written in blue pen on the reverse.
(.14) Black and white photograph by the Hartford Courant. A rear three-quarter-length view of Clinton C. Hanks at work at the Smith-Worthington Factory. This image was published in the Hartford Courant on December 7, 1945, page 26.
(.15) Black and white photograph by the Hartford Courant. A rear three-quarter-length view of Frank Giddings at work at the Smith-Worthington Factory. This image was published in the Hartford Courant on December 7, 1945, page 26.
(.16) Black and white photograph by the Hartford Courtant. A three-quarter-length profile view of Frank Karalus at work at the Smith-Worthington Factory. This image was published in the Hartford Courant on December 7, 1945, page 26.
(.17) Black and white photograph by the Hartford Courant of Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co. employees Louie Lavoie, Frank Giddings, Nic DeGruttola, and Sam Rosenblatt at a work bench. This image was published in the Hartford Courant on December 7, 1945, page 26.
(.18) Black and white photograph by the Hartford Courant. A three-quarter-length view of William Aldridge at work at the Smith-Worthington Factory. This photograph appeared in the Hartford Courant, June 22, 1945, page 22.
(.19) Black and white photograph by the Hartford Courant. A three-quarter-length profile view of Nicholas Mitesser working on an English style saddle in a Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co. workshop. This image was published in the Hartford Courant on December 7, 1945, page 26.
(.20) Black and white photograph by Hiland Dale Holt. A profile view of Nicholas Mitesser working with batting while constructing a saddle in the Smith-Worthington Saddlery So. Factory, 1945. He is at a workbench; the bench is strewn with work materials and tools.
(.21) Black and white photograph by the Hartford Courtant of Smith-Worthington employees Frank Karlus and Nic DeGruttola at work. The men stand behind a workbench, both wear visors and aprons.
(.22) Black and white photograph by the Hartford Courant. A three-quarter-length profile view of Mrs. Florence Staite, 1945. Staite is pictured working with leather on a workbench with tools and materials surrounding.
(.23) Black and white photograph by the Hartford Courant. A three-quarter-length profile view of William Aldridge working on an English style saddle in a Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co. workshop. This image was published in the Hartford Courant on December 7, 1945, page 26.
(.24) Black and white photograph of a custom made #0981 Smith-Worthington Forward Seat Saddle. The saddle is made in the English style and is photographed resting on a wooden plank with a level tool atop the saddle. The photograph has been marked up by hand in black ink.
(.25) Black and white photograph of Eskimo Sled Dogs owned by Felix Hgnusheser of Saranac Lake, New York, wearing the Alaskan Freight Harness made by Smith-Worthington Co., December 1932.
(.26) Black and white photograph by Herbert F. Dunn of the trophy donated by Smith-Worthington Co. at the 1959 Connecticut Horse Show. Clinton Hanks and an unknown man hold the trophy at center, guests are visible in the background.
(.27) Black and white photograph of the Smith-Worthington show room entrance. Handwritten on reverse in blue pen reads, “Entrance to Show Room of Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co., 8 Sigourney St., Hartford, Ct. Built in 1886. 4th location for Co.”
(.28) Black and white photograph of the Western Department of Show Room at the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co Factory, 8 Sigourney St., Hartford, 1960.
(.29) Black and white photograph of Mrs. Newell D. McDonald of Cheshire, CT, who wrote a story for "The Register Magazine" on 31 December 1961. McDonald stands behind a sales counter posing with a pair of boots.
(.30) Black and white photograph of attic storage of Side Saddle Trees that had been left behind when SWS moved from 8 Sigourney St., Hfd, Ct, SWS Co., taken 1961.
(.31) Black and white photograph of a section of the Western Department at the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co Factory, 8 Sigourney St., Hartford, 1960.
(32) Black and white photograph of Frank Karlus working in the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co. Factory, 8 Sigourney St., Hartford, CT, 1960.
(.33) Black and white photograph of the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co. Show Room, 287 Homestead Ave., Hartford, Conn., 1967. This photograph was published in "The Sunday Republican Magazine" on September 17, 1967.
(.34) Black and white photograph of a Western style saddle displayed on a saddle stand in front of a white sheet backdrop. “Pelican Horn Saddle by S.W.S. Co.” is written below the image in pen.
(.35) Black and white photograph by Herbert F. Dunn. A photo of Mr. J. Loring Brooks’ daughter and Clinton C. Hanks following a horse competition. Hanks holds a trophy at right with Brooks at center holding the reins of a horse standing to her left.
(.36) Black and white photograph of a view from above of the First Company Governor's Horse Guard visiting the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co. display at Eastern States Expo.
(.37) Black and white photograph of Clinton C. Hanks with Governor & Mrs. Dempsey at the Eastern States Expo. The group is photographed having a conversation around an English style saddle. A Smith-Worthington sign hangs from a pegboard in the background.
(.38) Black and white photograph of Miss Connecticut and Clinton C. Hanks at the Eastern States Expo. Hanks holds a horse bridle and reins [right] while Miss Connecticut poses beneath a Smith-Worthington sign.
(.39) Black and white photograph of Clinton C. Hanks holding a saddle during the manufacturing process, 1968.
(.40) Black and white photograph of the Smith-Worthington Building at the Children Services Show Grounds, later donated to Children Services. Leo Moquin is visible as he works in the building.
(.41-.51) Black and white photographs of assorted views of the Smith-Worthington Building at the Children Services Horse Show.
(.52-.54) Color photographs of assorted views of the Children Services Horse Show.
(.55) Black and white photograph of Clinton C. and Curtis C. Hanks examining a saddle. The saddle is on a stand and the men are standing behind it. Curtis C. Hanks is touching part of the saddle.
(.56a-b) Two black and white photographs taped together. (a) Photo of Joseph Lombardo working on a horse bit. (b) Photo of Tony DiGregorio doing leather work, 1967. This photograph (b) was published in "The Sunday Republican Magazine" on September 17, 1967.
(.57) Black and white photograph of a three-quarters length profile view of Mary Cline working at the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co., 1967. This photograph was published in "The Sunday Republican Magazine" on September 17, 1967.
(.58) Black and white photograph of a three-quarters length profile view of John Reynolds working on a leather panel at the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co., 1967. This photograph was published in "The Sunday Republican Magazine" on September 17, 1967.
(.59) Black and white Hartford Times photograph by Dick Spafford of a bust length view of Carl Moyers working on a saddle in the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co. Factory, 1967.
(.60) Black and white photograph of a Western Saddle made by Smith-Worthington. The saddle is displayed on a saddle stand in front of a white sheet backdrop. “WESTERN SADDLE MADE BY SMITH-WORTHINGTON” is written below the image in pen.
(.61) Black and white Hartford Times photograph by Dick Spafford of Smith-Worthington employee Luis Monslave stitching a saddle, 1977.
(.62) Black and white photograph of a rear view of Luis Monslave stitching leather at the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co. factory, 1977. Monslave is working at a workbench, the bench is covered in tools.
(.63) Black and white photograph of Joe Lombardo standing in the Smith-Worthington Factory holding a batch of horse reins in one hand, he holds his other hand behind his back. Lombardo is wearing a striped work, a white soft collared shirt, and glasses.
(.64) Black and white photograph of a display of English style saddles at 287 Homestead Ave., Hartford.
(.65) Black and white photograph of an old side saddle, 1968.
(.66) Color Hartford Courant photograph of Clinton Hanks at age 85 posing among a display of saddles during the 200th Anniversary of the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co., 1994.
(.67-.71) Black and white photographs of assorted views of the Children Services Horse Show.
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