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Museum purchase, 1995.36.857  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Motorized Hearse in front of Dillon Funeral Home, Hartford
Museum purchase, 1995.36.857 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Motorized Hearse in front of Dillon Funeral Home, Hartford

PhotographerPhotographed by William G. Dudley American, 1877 - 1934
Date1916-1927
MediumPhotography; gelatin emulsion on glass
DimensionsPlate (height x width): 8 x 10in. (20.3 x 25.4cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineMuseum purchase
DescriptionA vehicular hearse with a driver in a top hat, stands on the street outside the entrance to Dillon Funeral Home in Hartford. Above the entrance is a sign reading "100 DILLON 100." The hearse has elaborate carvings and large windows along its sides. A sign reading "DILLON" appears in the front door window of the hearse.
Object number1995.36.857
NotesSubject Note: The Dillon Funeral Home also appears in 1995.36.851, 1995.36.852, 1995.36.856, and 1995.36.859-862. (Agins 8/16/2013)
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