Speeding sign, Wilbur Cross Highway, Manchester
PhotographerPhotographed by
Frank Lorenzo
American, 1928 - 2000
PhotographerPhotographed by
United Press International
American, founded 1907
Date1959 July 28
MediumPhotography
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 7 1/4 × 9in. (18.4 × 22.9cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Tracey Lorenzo Budrejko
DescriptionBlack and white photograph by United Press International (UPI) photographer Frank Lorenzo with typed caption.
Caption: HFP072802-7/28/59-MANCHESTER, CONN.: State Police usually tell motorist if they are speeding but this new sign on the Wilbur Cross Highway in Manchester asks the question. The new series of signs, white on a bright red background, are appearing through Connecticut in psychological war on accidents. UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL TELEPHOTO fl
Caption: HFP072802-7/28/59-MANCHESTER, CONN.: State Police usually tell motorist if they are speeding but this new sign on the Wilbur Cross Highway in Manchester asks the question. The new series of signs, white on a bright red background, are appearing through Connecticut in psychological war on accidents. UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL TELEPHOTO fl
Object number2023.82.447
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