Cromwell World War I Monument
PhotographerPhotographed by
Underwood & Underwood
American, 1882 - 1940s
Datec. 1925
MediumPhotography
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 10 13/16 × 10 1/4in. (27.5 × 26cm)
Other (photograph height x width): 8 × 10 1/4in. (20.3 × 26cm)
Other (photograph height x width): 8 × 10 1/4in. (20.3 × 26cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Gerard and Sylvie O’Brien
DescriptionBlack and white photograph of the Cromwell World War I Monument. Photographed by Underwood-Stratton, a Division of Underwood & Underwood.
Object number2023.67.27
CopyrightCopyright Undetermined
InscribedPrinted on paper affixed to photograph: "Photo by / UNDERWOOD / and / UNDERWOOD / 2069X204 War Monument. / CITIZENS OF CROMWELL, CONNECTICUT ERECT WAR MEMORIAL / Cromwell, Conn. Photo shows / the Soldier's / World War Memorial at Cromwell, Connecticut. / It is unique, because of the fact that it / stands eleven foot high in a boulder, which / had been chiselled out to receive the plaque / bearing the names of the heroes. The eagle / on the top of the boulder has a six / foot wing spread. The Monument was executed / by Karl F. Skoog of Boston. / WATCH YOUR CREDIT LINE"Stamped in purple ink on back: "WATCH YOUR CREDIT LINE / PHOTOGRAPH FROM / UNDERWOOD & UNDERWOOD / 242 WEST 55TH STREET / NEW YORK CITY / This photograph must not be used for trade / or advertising purposes without written / permission and is not to be syndicated, / copied, loaned or rented. / NO 2069X204"
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