Belding Brothers Company, silk mill, Rockville (Vernon)
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Date1910
MediumPhotography; albumen print on paper on cardboard mount
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 5 1/8 x 7 1/16in. (13 x 18cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
DescriptionIndustrial masonry factory complex connected by overhead walkway. Building on right has smokestacks, skylights, fire escape and tower with railed flat roof and circular windows. Building on left with battlement top and tower with peaked roof. Dirt road in front with poles and wires, rail fence and two children standing near fire hydrant.
Object number1983.121.48
InscribedOn verso: "No. 24. Belden Silk Mill, Rockville, Conn. / mark publ by The August Schmelzer Co, Meriden Conn" "Belden [sic] Silk Mill, Rockville CT / red brick, granite trim?" Stamp on back: "P. 23 Nov 1910 / L. 24 Nov 1910".NotesSubject Note: Photograph taken for August Schmelzer Company and sent to Germany to be made into a postcard. Belding Brothers Company silk manufacturing mills, 104 East Main Street, Rockville, was at the juncture of Brooklyn, Main and Grove Streets.On View
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