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Gift of Tom Capobianco, 2016.55.26 (c) 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society
Photographic postcard of Newgate Prison
Gift of Tom Capobianco, 2016.55.26 (c) 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society

Photographic postcard of Newgate Prison

Date20th century
Mediumphotograph on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions: (Height) 5 1/2 x (Width) 3 1/2in. (14 x 8.9cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Tom Capobianco
DescriptionBalck and white print of the entrance to Old Newgate Prison showing a dirt toad passing the main gate with a wooden sign advertising the site.
Object number2016.55.26
MarkingsOn verso: "EASTERN ILLUSTRATING & PUBLISHING CO., BELFAST, MAINE / ALL REPRODUCTION RIGHTS RESERVED". On the front, written in white is "OLD NEWGATE PRISON (1773) AND GRANBY COPPER MINES (1707) / GRANBY, cONN. 81."
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