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Branford, Connecticut
Image Not Available for Branford, Connecticut

Branford, Connecticut

Date1900-1910
MediumPhotomechanical prints; printer's ink on postcards
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 3 1/2 x 5 1/2in. (8.9 x 14cm) or smaller
Sheet (height x width): 3 1/2 x 5 1/2in. (8.9 x 14cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Ruth Stuart
DescriptionViews of Branford, Connecticut include two views of the Public Library and two views of the Granite Bay Hotel at Short Beach. Trolley tracks are in the road in front of the hotel.

(.80) Public Library Branford, Conn.
(.81) Granite Bay Hotel, Short Beach, Conn.
(.82) Granite Bay Hotel, Short Beach, Conn.
Object number2014.48.79-.82
InscribedAll postcards have titles printed in white or black ink on the recto; two postcards have lengthy advertisements for the Granite Bay Hotel on the verso. One postcard has a message inscribed in pencil on the verso.

All postcards, on verso, lower right, in pencil, accession number
Subject Terms
    On View
    Not on view
    Gift of Nancy K. Smith, 2009.27.70 © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Danziger & Berman
    1900-1960
    2002.85.4
    The Wellworth 5 & 10 & 25c. Store
    1916-1956
    2002.79.14
    Colourpicture Publishers, Inc.
    1927-1960
    Gift of Gary Potter, 2009.9.65  © 2010 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Alfred A. Adt
    20th century
    Gift of Nancy Finlay, 2002.94.36  © 2010 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Thomas P. Benincas Jr.
    1980-2000
    2002.33.4
    Unknown
    1920-1970
    Gift of Ruth Stuart, 2014.48.16  © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Springfield News Company
    1900-1920
    Gift of Gary W. Potter, 2008.43.8  © 2010 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Colorcraft Studios
    1900-1970