Gift of John Gambell, 2005.181.64 © 2010 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Dogwood, Greenfield Hill, Fairfield, 1939

PhotographerPhotographed by Sam P. Senior Jr.

Date1939

MediumPhotomechanical prints; colored printers' inks on postcard

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 5 1/2 x 3 3/8in. (14 x 8.6cm)
Sheet (height x width): 5 1/2 x 3 3/8in. (14 x 8.6cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of John Gambell

DescriptionFlowering dogwood trees are on a grassy lawn beside a paved road. Leafy trees and a church steeple are in the background.

Object number2005.181.64

InscribedOn verso, upper left, printed in black ink, "DOGWOOD, GREENFIELD HILL / Fairfield, Conn. / The first Dogwood Trees were planted soon after 1795 by Dr. Isaac Bronson. Planting has been continued until now some 2,000 trees line the several highways of Greenfield Hill."; upper right, printed in black ink, "POST CARD / THIS SIDE FOR THE ADDRESS"; lower right, in pencil, accession number

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