Mystic Seaport: A Living Maritime Museum in Mystic, Connecticut

PhotographerPhotographed by S. Fredman American

DistributorDistributed by The New London News Co. American

Date1960-1972

MediumPhotomechanical print; color halftone on postcard

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (Image height x width): 3 7/16 x 5 1/2in. (8.7 x 14cm)
Sheet (Height x width): 3 7/16 x 5 1/2in. (8.7 x 14cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of The McLean County Museum of History

DescriptionFrame commercial buildings and a stone retaining wall line the waterfront of a reconstructed seaport town. One building has a gambrel roof. Another has shop windows. A small sailing vessel and the bow of a larger ship at a wharf are at the left. Trees are in the background. Boats and buildings are reflected in the water.

Object number2003.19.1

MarkingsOn verso, postmark stamped in black ink, "WESTERLY RI / JUN 20 / 1972".InscribedOn verso, printed in black ink, "MYSTIC SEAPORT / A LIVING MARITIME MUSEUM / IN MYSTIC, CONNECTICUT / All is quiet on colorful Seaport Street of Mystic Seaport." Additional printed text reads: "Mystic Seaport Stores, Inc. Official Postcard" "New London News Co., distributors". Message in blue ink, addressed to: "Dr. & Mrs. G. H. Evans / 1609 N. Fell Ave. / Bloomington, Illinois".

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