Gillette Railroad, Lake Compounce, Bristol
PublisherPublished by
The Collotype Co.
American
Datec. 1944-1950
MediumBlack and white postcard
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 5 1/2 × 3 3/8in. (14 × 8.6cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Jessie Norton-Lazenby
DescriptionBlack and white postcard of the Gillette Railroad at Lake Compounce in Bristol, Connecticut. The train is on the track alongside the lake, overflowing with passengers. People are lined up behind a fence next to the train tracks watching. There are trees in the background.
Object number2021.44.56
MarkingsPrinted on front in white ink: "THE FAMOUS / GILLETTE RAILROAD / LAKE COMPOUNCE / BRISTOL, CONN."Printed in black ink on back: "POST CARD / THIS SIDE FOR CORRESPONDENCE / THIS SIDE FOR ADDRESS"
Printed in black ink on back: "Published by the Collotype Co. Elizabeth, N.J. and N.Y."
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