Trumbull Electric Manufacturing Company, Woodford Avenue, Plainville
PhotographerPhotographed by
H. A. Strohmeyer
Dateabout 1917
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper on cardboard mount
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 6 11/16 x 8 1/4in. (17 x 21cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. John Coolidge
DescriptionGroup of eighteen men in coats, ties and hats in front of stucco building. Two windows, door and decorative bracket behind them. Inscription on back: "Staff of the Trumbull Electric Manufacturing Co., Plainville, Conn. Extreme left, rear row: Henry Trumbull, Treas. 3rd from right, 2nd row: John Harper Trumbull, Pres. 2nd from right, 2nd row: Frank T. Wheeler, Vice Pres. 2nd from left, 1st row: Stanley S. Gwillian, Secretary"
Object number1964.41.21.2
NotesSubject Note: Trumbull Electric Manufactory Co. produced electrical supply parts including porcelain fixtures, switchboards and panels. Became affiliated with General Electric Company in 1918. John Harper Trumbull was Governor of Connecticut (1925-1931) and known as "the flying governor". Henry Trumbull was John's brother. Frank T. Wheeler joined in 1899. Stanley S. Gwillian joined and became secretary in 1917.On View
Not on view
1972
Frank Lorenzo
1964 June 3