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Gift of Clifford T. Alderman, 2014.103.20 © 2015 The Connecticut Historical Society
Morgan Memorial, Hartford, Conn.
Gift of Clifford T. Alderman, 2014.103.20 © 2015 The Connecticut Historical Society

Morgan Memorial, Hartford, Conn.

PrinterPrinted by Bronson Printing Company American, 1910 - 1915
Date1910-1912
MediumPhotomechanical prints; colored printer's inks on postcard
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 3 1/4 x 5 1/2in. (8.3 x 14cm)
Sheet (height x width): 3 1/4 x 5 1/2in. (8.3 x 14cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Clifford T. Alderman
DescriptionThree linked museum buildings line Main Street, Hartford: the original Wadsworth Atheneum building, the Colt Memorial, and the Morgan Memorial. The Atheneum and the Colt Memorial are gothic in style; the Morgan Memorial is more classical in design. Grassy lawns, paved sidewalks, and a statue are in front of the buildings. An automobile is parked on the street.
Object number2014.103.20
InscribedOn recto, upper right, printed in black ink, "MORGAN MEMORIAL, HARTFORD, CONN."

On verso, lengthy message, addressed to "Mrs. C. L. Miller / 431 N. Pearl St. / Jamesville / Wisconsion" from "Louisa."; lower right, in pencil, accession number
NotesDate Note: The Morgan Memorial was completed in 1910. The postcard is postmarked "MAY 19 1912"
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