Gift of the Richard Welling Family, 2012.284.6048 © 2015 The Connecticut Historical Society

Railroad Signal H-36.34, Hartford, Connecticut

ArtistDrawn by Richard Welling American, 1926 - 2009

Datebefore 1977

MediumDrawing; black marker on paper

DimensionsSheet (height x width): 13 5/8 x 10 1/4in. (34.6 x 26cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of the Richard Welling Family

DescriptionDrawing of a railroad signal with lights near Union Station in Hartford, Connecticut. There is a sign on it that reads, "H-36.34."

Object number2012.284.6048

MarkingsVerso, bottom left, stamped in gray ink: "The Estate of / RICHARD / WELLING" [in box]InscribedRecto, bottom left, handwritten in black marker: "COLD SATURDAY / AFTERNOON IN / JANUARY (15)NotesSubject Note: A reproduction of a different version of this drawing appears in Richard Welling's book, "Amtrak AFT-1 Turbo old 97 Conrail H-36.34 and other friends." H-36.34 is mentioned as being 800 feet south of Union Station in Hartford, Connecticut.

Date Note: Richard Welling's book was published in 1977.

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