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Gift of Mary Jane Converse, 2011.447.25  , © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Workers, United Illuminating Company
Gift of Mary Jane Converse, 2011.447.25 , © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Workers, United Illuminating Company

Dateabout 1925
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper on cardboard mount
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 6 x 8 1/8in. (15.2 x 20.6cm)
Sheet (height x width): 6 x 8 1/8in. (15.2 x 20.6cm)
Mount (height x width): 9 7/8 x 11 7/8in. (25.1 x 30.2cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Mary Jane Converse
DescriptionThree men in work clothes stand in front of large turbines and pipes in the interior of an industrial building. A stairway leads to an overhead platform. An electric light bulb hangs at the right.
Object number2011.447.25
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 numberNotesSubject Note: Harry O. Converse is the third man from the left. (Finlay 11/19/2011)
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