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Connecticut Historical Society collection, 2012.209.6  © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Societ…
Library Corner, Old Saybrook, Conn.
Connecticut Historical Society collection, 2012.209.6 © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Library Corner, Old Saybrook, Conn.

PublisherPublished by the James Pharmacy American, 1917 - 1967
Datebefore 1933
MediumPhotomechanical prints; printer's ink on postcard
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 1/2in. (8.9 x 14cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionView of the intersection of two tree-lined streets. Most trees appear to be elms. A frame building at the intersection may be a library. Frame houses and fences line the streets, partially hidden by the leafy trees. A utility pole is in the center.
Object number2012.209.6
InscribedOn recto, lower margin, printed in black ink, "Library Corner, Old Saybrook, Conn."

On verso, lower right, in pencil, accession number
NotesConstituent Note: From 1917 to 1967, the James Pharmacy (or Drug Store) was run by Anna Louise James, the first female African-American pharmacist in the state of Connecticut. (Finlay 3/7/2013)

Date Note: Postcard is postmarked "AUG 9 / 1933" (Finlay 3/7/2013)
Subject Terms
    On View
    Not on view
    The Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund, 1993.21.3  © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    James Pharmacy
    mid 20th century
    Connecticut Historical Society collection, 2012.209.7  © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Societ…
    James Pharmacy
    mid 20th century
    Connecticut Historical Society collection, 2012.209.8   © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Socie…
    James Pharmacy
    mid 20th century
    Connecticut Historical Society collection, 2012.209.9  © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Societ…
    James Pharmacy
    mid 20th century
    2000.179.213  © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Unknown
    about 1910
    Gift of Ruth Stuart, 2014.48.23  © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Metropolitan News & Publishing Co.
    1900-1920
    Gift of Marjorie Harris, 2009.350.11  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    C.T. American Art
    before 1948