United States Tire Company Retail Store Window Display at Christmastime
Date1916-1927
MediumPhotography; gelatin emulsion on glass
DimensionsPlate (height x width): 8 x 10in. (20.3 x 25.4cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase
DescriptionA street-front window display in a retail store in Hartford, probably located at 121 Allyn Street. The window display contains several tires, decorated Christmas trees and wreaths, tire accessories, and tubes. In the background, the interior of the store is visible, including offices and rows of hanging tires. Above the store window the words "United States Tire Co." appear on the façade of the building. On the store window itself, the five varieties of United States tires are painted on the window, "Nobby, Chain, Usco, Royal Cord, and Plain."
Object number1995.36.1417
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