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Interior of Michaels Jewelers, Bridgeport
Interior of Michaels Jewelers, Bridgeport

Interior of Michaels Jewelers, Bridgeport

Date1920-1940
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 6 3/16 x 9 7/16in. (15.7 x 24cm)
Sheet (height x width): 7 7/16 x 10in. (18.9 x 25.4cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
DescriptionGlass display cases and counters line the walls of a jewelry store. Large bouquets of flowers, probably for the opening of the store, are on some of the counters. Merchandise includes silver, clocks, and watches. Electric light fixtures hang from the ceiing. Electric fans are mounted on the walls. A transom over a door in the right wall is open.
Object number2003.110.3
MarkingsOn verso, upper left, stamped in magenta ink, "The L.F. Dettenborn Woodworking Co."InscribedOn verso, in pencil: upper right, "Michaels Inc / Bridgeport Conn."; upper left, in blue ink: "Fixtures by [The L.F. Dettenborn Woodworking Co.]"; lower right, the accession number.NotesSubject Note: The interior fixtures of Michaels Jewelers are by the L.F. Dettenborn Woodworking Co., Hartford. (Finlay 12/17/2003)
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