Hartford Bridge Dedication ribbons
MakerMade by
Unknown
Date1908
Mediumsilk
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 6 1/2 × 2 3/8in. (16.5 × 6cm)
ClassificationsCeremonies
Credit LineGift of Michael Sullivan
DescriptionTwo identical white (.1) and green (.2) silk ribbons printed with black ink. In the center is a black and white image of the new stone arch bridge in Hartford, known as the Bulkeley Bridge. Above the bridge are two black and white portraits of two men. Beneath the images is text.
Object number1995.120.1-.2
MarkingsRecto, printed in black ink: "WIDTH/ 80 FEET/ COST/ $1,600,000.00/ LENGTH/ 1192 1/2 FEET/ DEDICATION/ NEW BRIDGE/ HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT/ October 6, 7, 8, 1908/ Largest Stone Arch Bridge/ in the World"NotesHistorical Note: The Bulkeley Bridge, formerly known as the Hartford Bridge crosses the Connecticut River at Hartford and East Hartford, Connecticut. It was dedicated in October 1908, and the dedication celebration ran from Monday, October 6, to Wednesday, October 8, 1908.On View
Not on view
about 1887
