Gillette Railroad, Lake Compounce, Bristol
PublisherPublished by
Natural Color Cards Co.
American
MakerMade by
Dexter Press, Inc.
American
Date1950-1985
MediumPhotomechanical print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 3 7/16 × 5 1/2in. (8.8 × 13.9cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Jessie Norton-Lazenby
DescriptionColor postcard of the Gillette Railroad at Lake Compounce in Bristol, Connecticut pulling into its terminal. The photo is taken next to the tracks at ground level, and several passengers on the train are looking at the camera. Several buildings, trees, and attractions are visible in the background.
Object number2021.44.67
MarkingsPrinted in blue ink on back: "The famous Gillette Railroad pulls into terminal at / the completion of its trip around Lake Compounce, Bristol, / Conn."Printed in blue ink on back: "PLACE / STAMP / HERE"
Printed in blue ink on back: "POST CARD"
Printed in blue ink on back: "Pub. by NATCO Natural Color Cards Co., Ridgefield Park, N.J."
Printed in blue ink on back: "Genuine Natural Color Made By DEXTER PRESS, Inc., West Nyack, N.Y."
Printed in blue ink on back: "8849B"
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