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Gift of Grace Allen (Mrs. George H. Day), 1974.50.1148 © 2015 The Connecticut Historical Societ…
Fire Insurance Sign
Gift of Grace Allen (Mrs. George H. Day), 1974.50.1148 © 2015 The Connecticut Historical Society

Fire Insurance Sign

MakerMade by Kellogg & Bulkeley American, 1867 - 1990
MediumPainted Tin
DimensionsPlate (height x width): 1 15/16 x 8 15/16" (4.9 x 22.7cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Grace Allen (Mrs. George H. Day)
DescriptionYellow sign made of painted tin, which reads "Connecticut Fire Insurance Co. Hartford, CT". The state symbol is located next to the text. The sign is a rectangular shape with a curved arrow and a hole in the center.
Object number1974.50.1148
On View
Not on view
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