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2004.24.18
Views of Riverton and Vicinity.
2004.24.18

Views of Riverton and Vicinity.

Photographer (American, 1872 - 1942)
Dateearly 20th century
MediumPhotography: albumen prints on paper on postcards; gelatin silver prints on paper on postcards. Photomechanical prints: halftone on postcard; photogravure on postcard.
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 3 7/16 x 5 3/8in. (8.7 x 13.7cm) or smaller Sheet (height x width): 3 1/2 x 5 1/2in. (8.9 x 14cm) or smaller Mount (height x width): 3 1/2 x 5 1/2in. (8.9 x 14cm) or smaller
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of The Hitchcock Chair Co., Ltd.
Object number2004.24.9-.19
DescriptionViews of Riverton and the surrounding area include Main Street, the Post Office, and Old Home Day (August 31, 1910) in Riverton; a toll gate on the Greenwoods turnpike between Winsted and Norfolk; an iron bridge across the Farmington River; and an old bearded man playing the violin. Some views include churches, houses, horse-drawn vehicles, elm trees, a mill dam, and railroad tracks.
Status
Not on view
The Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund, 2014.50.39  © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Portland Lithograph Company
1900-1920
The Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund, 2014.50.26  © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Artvue Post Card Co.
1900-1940
Gift of Ruth Stuart, 2014.48.27  © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.
J. C. Dexter Photo Company
1900-1910
The Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund, 2014.50.51  © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.
The Collotype Co.
1900-1940
The Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund, 2014.50.12  © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Connery Brothers
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Colourpicture Publishers, Inc.
1927-1960
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The Wellworth 5 & 10 & 25c. Store
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Gustave Fischer Co.
1930-1940