Postcards of Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch, and Farmington Avenue, Hartford
PublisherPublished by
Detroit Photographic Co.
American
PublisherPublished by
Rotograph Co.
Dateabout 1905
MediumPhotomechanical prints; photogravures on postcards
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 3 1/2 x 5 1/2in. (8.9 x 14cm) or smaller
Sheet (height x width): 3 1/2 x 5 1/2in. (8.9 x 14cm)
Sheet (height x width): 3 1/2 x 5 1/2in. (8.9 x 14cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Christopher and Linda Bernard
DescriptionIn 2003.52.1, Farmington Avenue is lined with sidewalks, utility poles, trees, grassy lawns, fences, and hedges. Trolley tracks are in the street and a trolley car is in the background. A man rides a bicycle on the right.
In 2003.52.2, the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch is seen from across the Park River. Trees, bushes and a grassy lawn are in Bushnell Park on the right. A stone arched bridge crosses the water on the left.
In 2003.52.2, the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch is seen from across the Park River. Trees, bushes and a grassy lawn are in Bushnell Park on the right. A stone arched bridge crosses the water on the left.
Object number2003.52.1-.2
Markings2003.52.1 is postmarked "KENSINGTON / SEP. 2 / 1 PM / 1910 / CONN."2003.52.2 is postmarked "HARTFORD, CONN. / SEP 9 / 7 - PM / 1909"Inscribed2003.52.1 is addressed on verso in black ink to "Miss Doris Story / Munsonville / New Hampshire".
2003.52.2 is addressed on verso in blue ink to "Mrs. D.S. Batchelder / Ashland / N.H." On recto, lower margin, in blue ink, "The picture is not a bit prettier than the / street, which I pass through to our home. / J.S. [?] Marsden".
On View
Not on view
