Postcard Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the New Britain Herald

Date1980

MediumPhotomechanical print; printer's ink on postcard

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 3 13/16 x 5 5/8in. (9.7 x 14.3cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of an anonymous donor

DescriptionA view of an artist's rendering of a brick building with "New Britain / Herald" and "1880 - 1980". A news boy carrying papers and wearing a hat stands superimposed and off to the side of the building. A caption underneath reads: "100 Years Old -- New Every Day / The Herald / 1 Herald Square / New Britain, Conn. 06050". A design borders the wording and the image.

Object number2003.168.0

InscribedCaption on verso of card, "HOME OF THE HERALD / Connecticut's Fourth Largest Newspaper / Serving the towns of New Britain, Berlin, Plainville, / Southington, Newington, Farmington, West Hart - / ford, Wethersfield and Rocky Hill." At bottom right, in pencil, accession number.
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