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Scene of the Fire, 364 Main Street, Hartford
Image Not Available for Scene of the Fire, 364 Main Street, Hartford

Scene of the Fire, 364 Main Street, Hartford

PhotographerPhotographed by Unknown
Date1895
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 5 1/4 x 4 3/4in. (13.3 x 12.1cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Sage-Dey, Inc.
DescriptionArtist's rendering of a crowd of people standing in front of a commercial building with signs that read: "Chas. R. Hartf & Co." "Hart & Merr..." Icicles hang from windows and cornices. Utility poles and wires are at the upper right.
Object number1993.39.97
InscribedOn recto, below picture, "SCENE OF THE FIRE. / [From a sketch made this morning.]"
On verso, in ink, "fire in 1895 where present Sage-Allen / building is located, on / Main street. This drawing/ was reproduced from / The Times file. " In dark blue ink, "2 cols / pls return photo / and art to Farber / news. editor". Accession number inscribed in pencil.NotesSubject Note: Charles R. Hart & Co. sold carpets and rugs at 364 Main Street.
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