Gift of the estate of M. Allen Swift, 2006.91.23 © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.

M. Swift & Sons, Inc.

Date1930

MediumPhotography; gelatin silver prints on postcards

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 3 1/8 x 5 1/8in. (7.9 x 13cm)
Sheet (height x width): 3 1/2 x 5 3/8in. (8.9 x 13.7cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of the estate of M. Allen Swift

DescriptionA brick industrial building appears to be surrounded by debris from construction. Leafy trees and an apartment building are in the background.

Object number2006.91.23-.24

MarkingsOn verso, stamped in blue ink, "Prosperity is for / those who seek it - / may you get your share / in 1930. / Sincerely / M. SWIFT & SONS INC."InscribedOn recto, inscribed in negative, upperright, "SWIFT'S / GOLD", lower margin, "LOOK! AT WHAT OUR FREINDS HAVE DONE. / M. SWIFT & SONS INC. / GOLD LEAF MANUFACTURERS / 10 LOVE LANE HARTFORD, CONN."

On verso, lower right, in pencil, accession numberNotesSubject Note: Image shows new addition to the existing Swift building, completed in 1929. (Finlay 2/12/2009)

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