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Connecticut Historical Society collection, 2012.209.9  © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Societ…
Rogers Lake, Old Lyme
Connecticut Historical Society collection, 2012.209.9 © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Rogers Lake, Old Lyme

PublisherPublished by the James Pharmacy American, 1917 - 1967
Datemid 20th century
MediumPhotomechanical prints; printer's ink on postcard
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 3 1/2 x 5 1/2in. (8.9 x 14cm)
Sheet (height x width): 3 1/2 x 5 1/2in. (8.9 x 14cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionA sandy beach borders a small lake with a small tree-covered island in it. Some small buildings, probably houses or summer cottages, are on the far shore.
Object number2012.209.9
InscribedOn recto, upper left, printed in black ink, "Rogers Lake, / Old Lyme, 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)
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, 2012.209.8   © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Socie…
    James Pharmacy
    mid 20th century
    Connecticut Historical Society collection, 2012.209.6  © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Societ…
    James Pharmacy
    before 1933
    Connecticut Historical Society collection, 2012.209.7  © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Societ…
    James Pharmacy
    mid 20th century
    Gift of Nancy K. Smith, 2009.27.70 © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Danziger & Berman
    1900-1960
    The Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund, 2014.50.26  © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Artvue Post Card Co.
    1900-1940
    2002.79.14
    Colourpicture Publishers, Inc.
    1927-1960
    Sleepy Hollow Cabins, Branford, Conn.
    Peteer D. Chapdelaine Specialty Advertising
    before 1954
    Connecticut Historical Society collection, 1947.19.0  Photograph by David Stansbury © 2012 The …
    James Rabbeth Jr.
    about 1855