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Second Empire house with group of people on the front steps and one on the porch.  Gift of the …
Second Empire House
Second Empire house with group of people on the front steps and one on the porch. Gift of the Richard Welling Family, 2012.284.606 © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Second Empire House

PhotographerPhotographed by Richard Welling American, 1926 - 2009
Dateafter 1972
MediumPhotography; color Polaroid instant print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 3 1/8 x 3in. (7.9 x 7.6cm)
Sheet (height x width): 4 1/8 x 3 1/2in. (10.5 x 8.9cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Richard Welling Family
DescriptionOne Polaroid photograph of an unidentified Second Empire house with two mansard roofs, dormer windows, and a long front porch. There are four people sitting on the front steps and one person sitting on a bench on the porch. Part of the front and side lawns are visible.
Object number2012.284.606
MarkingsVerso of print, stamped in black: manufacturer's number

Bottom right, stamped in black ink: "POLAROID"
NotesDate Note: The Polaroid SX-70, which is the camera Welling used, was manufactured from 1972-1981.
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