Part of the "Midway" at Lake Compounce, Bristol
PublisherPublished by
Pierce & Norton
Date1900-1910
MediumPhotomechanical print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 5 1/2 × 3 1/2in. (14 × 8.9cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Jessie Norton-Lazenby
DescriptionColor postcard of people visiting the "Midway" at Lake Compounce in Bristol, Connecticut. There is an ice cream shop in the middle. There are trees in the background.
Object number2021.44.64
MarkingsPrinted in black ink on front: "Part of the "Midway" at Lake / Compounce, Bristol, Conn."Printed in blue ink on back: "LAKE COMPOUNCE / Bristol, Conn. / Connecticut's Most Historic Picnic Grounds Since 1846 / Situated in the Geographical Center of the State, Lake / Compounce is located 3 miles from Bristol off Routes 6 and / 6A, 18 miles from Hartford and 12 miles from Waterbury"
Printed in blue ink on back: "PUBLISHED BY PIERCE & NORTON CO.. LAKE COMPOUNCE. BRISTOL, CONN."
Printed in blue ink on back: "'TICHNOR QUALITY VIEWS' MADE ONLY BY TICHNOR BROTHERS. INC BOSTON, MASS."
Printed in blue ink on back: "POST / CARD"
Printed in blue ink on back: "PLACE / ONE CENT / STAMP / HERE / MADE IN U.S.A"
Printed in blue ink on back: "65588"
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