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Gift of Brenda Mitchell-Powell, 2012.236.113  © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.
105
Gift of Brenda Mitchell-Powell, 2012.236.113 © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.

105

MakerMade by Clifford Mitchell American, 1925 - 2005
Date1967
MediumPhotography; color print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 4 7/8 x 3 7/16in. (12.4 x 8.7cm)
Sheet (height x width): 4 7/8 x 3 7/16in. (12.4 x 8.7cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Brenda Mitchell-Powell
DescriptionReproduction of an oil painting of a navigational aid with the number "105" on it. To the left, the number "102" is visible. At the bottom, there is a strip of light blue behind the marker.
Object number2012.236.113
MarkingsRecto, top right, debossed in gold foil: "Technicolor"

Verso, Kodak backprint: "A KODAK PAPER"

Bottom left, printed in black ink on label: "Clifford Mitchell Jr. / 105 West Euclid Street / Hartford, Conn. 06112"
InscribedVerso, bottom, handwritten in red ink: ""105" / oil 40"x50""

Bottom left, handwritten in red ink: "ARTIST:"

NotesSubject Note: The navigational aid depicted is based on one in the Connecticut River in Hartford, Connecticut. "105" appeared in the 90th anniversary invitational exhibition of the University of Hartford Art School in 1967, in Mitchell's one-man show at American International College in 1969, and at Silvermine Guild Arts Center. In 1973, a Dr. Larson purchased it for his or her private collection.

From the "Artwork Catalog."
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  • Clifford Mitchell: Architect, Artist, and Teacher
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Gift of Brenda Mitchell-Powell, 2012.236.88  © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.
E. Irving Blomstrann
about 1965
Gift of Brenda Mitchell-Powell, 2012.236.112  © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Unknown
about 1961
Gift of the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co., 2021.22.101, Connecticut Historical Society, Copyri…
Smith-Worthington Saddlery Company
c. 1980s
Gift of Brenda Mitchell-Powell, 2012.236.130  © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.
E. Irving Blomstrann
1957
Gift of Brenda Mitchell-Powell, 2012.236.19   © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Unknown
about 1965
Gift of Brenda Mitchell-Powell, 2012.236.48   © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Society.
E. Irving Blomstrann
before 1963
Gift of Brenda Mitchell-Powell, 2012.236.23  © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Society.
E. Irving Blomstrann
after 1960
Gift of Brenda Mitchell-Powell, 2012.236.15   © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Society.
E. Irving Blomstrann
after 1962
Gift of Brenda Mitchell-Powell, 2012.236.56  © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Unknown
after 1966