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Gift of Mary Jane Converse, 2011.447.23, © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Switchboard, United Illuminating Company
Gift of Mary Jane Converse, 2011.447.23, © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Switchboard, United Illuminating Company

Dateabout 1925
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper on cardboard mount
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 6 x 8in. (15.2 x 20.3cm)
Sheet (height x width): 6 x 8in. (15.2 x 20.3cm)
Mount (height x width): 10 x 12in. (25.4 x 30.5cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Mary Jane Converse
DescriptionThree men in work clothes stand in front of a long panel with switches gauges. Electrical cables are connected to a brick wall. A small American flag is on the wall in the background.
Object number2011.447.23
InscribedOn verso, center, in blue ink, "Harry O. Converse / 3rd from left"; lower left, in blue ink, "United Illuminating Co."; lower right, in pencil, accession number
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