J. H. Whittemore - North Gate - Naugatuck, CT, 1888
MakerMade by
H. Wales Lines Company
American, 1864 - 1983
Date1888
MediumPhotography; albumen on paper in cardboard album covers
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 7 1/4 x 9 1/4in. (18.4 x 23.5cm)
Other (overall height x width): 8 1/4 x 11 1/2in. (21 x 29.2cm)
Other (overall height x width): 8 1/4 x 11 1/2in. (21 x 29.2cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
DescriptionPhotograph of the north gate of John Howard Whittemore's house in Naugatuck, Connecticut. Iron gate between two stone columns. Wooden fence. Two story house with four chimneys. Gable roof. Trees in the yard.
Object number2015.149.1.129
InscribedRecto, handwritten in black ink: "J. H. Whittemore - north gate - Naugatuck, CT 1888"Recto, handwritten in black ink: "Whittemore No. Gate Naug."NotesFrom: Living Places website: Naugatuck Center Historic District
“John Howard Whittemore (1837-1910) was the head of Naugatuck Malleable Iron. The company manufactured iron castings for the transportation field. He came to Naugatuck in 1857. In 1858, he went into business with Bronson B. Tuttle to produce malleable iron hardware. By 1889, the company came to be known as Naugatuck Malleable Iron.”
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