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, 1998.43.3  © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Society.
J.F. Kirbell Harness Shop, East Hartford
, 1998.43.3 © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Society.

J.F. Kirbell Harness Shop, East Hartford

Dateabout 1908
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper on cardboard mount
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 4 5/16 x 3 9/16in. (11 x 9cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
DescriptionA man wearing a long striped apron stands in the doorway of a small frame building with vertical boarding on the sides. Signs read: "J.F. Kirbell / Harness Shop" and "Agency / Aetna Life Ins. Co. / Hartford, Conn." An iron [?] stovepipe protrudes through the roof.
Object number1998.43.3
InscribedOn verso: "Joe Kerbell [sic] / Sliver [Silver] Lane / Ct. / about 1908."NotesSubject Note: Joseph F. Kirbell appears as a harnessman at 569 Main Street, East Hartford in the city directory. He resided at 9 Silver Street, Silver Lane post office.
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