Interior Charles H. Dresser and Son woodworking Shop, Hartford
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Date1915
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 5 7/8 x 7 7/8in. (15 x 20cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
DescriptionTwo men wearing vests at either end of belt driven woodworking machine with vises, sawdust disposal conduit, possibly a table saw or planer. Woman in office in background. Walls are wood and masonry. In background, is dolly with stack of molded boards, doors, clock, molding samples, books, a picture of a girl on a calendar and a 1916 picture calendar from Icabod...Sons. On the left are tables with large papers, probably product designs.
Object number1986.137.3
InscribedOn verso: "Charles H. Dresser on left / Marion J. Mitchell in extreme back of picture" "1915"NotesSubject Note: Marion A. Mitchell was the company stenographer in 1916. Man in background is possibly Wilfred H. Dresser, son and owner. Charles H. Dresser took over the Wybell and Dresser woodworking shop in 1894 that became C. H. Dresser and Son in 1900. Located at 287 Sheldon Street, they produced millwork, office and store fixtures, doors, windows, and blinds.On View
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William G. Dudley
1916-1927
William G. Dudley
1916-1917
