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Gift of the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co., 2022.6.11, Connecticut Historical Society, Copyrigh…
Lorin Viets
Gift of the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co., 2022.6.11, Connecticut Historical Society, Copyright Undetermined

Lorin Viets

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Smith-Worthington Saddlery Company American, founded 1794
Datec. 1945
Mediumblack and white photographic print
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions: 9 1/8 × 11 1/2in. (23.2 × 29.2cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co.
DescriptionBlack and white photograph of Lorin Viets of Granby, Connecticut, using a Smith-Worthington Saddlery team harness, c. 1945. Viets is seated on a cart drawn by two horses, and the horses are wearing intricately detailed harnesses. Viet wears a fedora, a leather jacket, and slacks. A farmhouse occupies the background of the photograph. The photograph is printed on cardstock and a metal reinforced hole for hanging is at center top.
Object number2022.6.11
InscribedHandwritten on reverse in blue pen: "Lorin Viets, Granby, Ct- S. W. S. team harness about 1945"
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  • Smith-Worthington Saddlery Company
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