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Gift of Whitney Chain Operations, a division of Dresser Industries, 1985.7.1, Connecticut Histo…
Whitney Chain Operations
Gift of Whitney Chain Operations, a division of Dresser Industries, 1985.7.1, Connecticut Historical Society, Copyright undetermined

Whitney Chain Operations

Date1930-1947
MediumDrawing; watercolor and gouache on Bristol board in frame
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 46 × 24 1/2in. (116.8 × 62.2cm)
Frame (height x width): 56 3/4 × 35 3/4in. (144.1 × 90.8cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Whitney Chain Operations, a division of Dresser Industries
DescriptionWatercolor and gouache drawing of the Whitney Chain Operations buildings at the corner of Hamilton and Bartholomew Streets in Hartford. Low aerial perspective shows two multi-storey buildings. The main building has a tall chimney with smoke coming out of it. The surrounding area is green, with tree-lined streets, houses, and small buildings.
Object number1985.7.1
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