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Photographs of Brainard Field

Date30 September 1937

MediumPhotography; gelatin silver on paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (1: photo height x width): 4 1/4 × 2 1/2in. (10.8 × 6.4cm)
Other (1: overall height x width): 4 1/2 × 2 3/4in. (11.4 × 7cm)
Primary Dimensions (2: photo height x width): 7 × 9in. (17.8 × 22.9cm)
Other (2: overall height x width): 8 × 10in. (20.3 × 25.4cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Thomas Palshaw

Description(.1) Black and white photo of a possible wind sock at Brainard Field. The wind sock appears to be made of metal and has a weathervane attached to the top. It is sitting on a tripod. There is nothing distinctive in the background.

(.2) Black and white aerial photo of Brainard Field in Hartford.

Object number2014.112.1-2

Inscribed(.2) Recto, typed in white ink: "(V 396-880F-118) (9-30-37-3P) (12-11400)/Brainard Field"

(.2) Verso, stamped in red ink: "OFFICIAL/This photograph is not/ to be sold, and if used for/ publication, credit must/ be given as follows:/ Photographed By/ 118th Photo Sec. A. C./ C.N.G."NotesHartford-Brainard Airport is located in Hartford, Conn. It opened in 1921, as a municipal airport. It was named for Hartford Mayor Newton C. Brainard.

With the two photographs, highway map, and badge came papers related to the Hartford Aviation Commission, which can be found in the archives collection with object number Ms 101882.

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