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1972.76.39 © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Old Phelps Tavern, Albany Turnpike, West Hartford
1972.76.39 © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Old Phelps Tavern, Albany Turnpike, West Hartford

PhotographerPhotographed by Unknown
Dateabout 1900
MediumPhotomechanical reproduction; printer's ink on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 2 3/4 x 3 15/16in. (7 x 10cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
DescriptionA man drives a horse-drawn wagon loaded with milk cans in the foreground. A second man holding a milk can stands beside the wagon. Both men wear hats. In the background is a two-story frame building with an addition at the right. A woman in a dark dress and three girls are on a porch at the right. The tree immediately behind the horse is leafless and possibly dead. Inscribed beneath image: "Old Phelps Tavern, Albany Turnpike, / west of Mountain Road."
Object number1972.76.39
Subject Terms
    On View
    Not on view
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