Views of Riverton and Vicinity.
PhotographerPhotographed by
F. H. DeMars
American, 1872 - 1942
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Dateearly 20th century
MediumPhotography: albumen prints on paper on postcards; gelatin silver prints on paper on postcards.
Photomechanical prints: halftone on postcard; photogravure on postcard.
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 3 7/16 x 5 3/8in. (8.7 x 13.7cm) or smaller
Sheet (height x width): 3 1/2 x 5 1/2in. (8.9 x 14cm) or smaller
Mount (height x width): 3 1/2 x 5 1/2in. (8.9 x 14cm) or smaller
Sheet (height x width): 3 1/2 x 5 1/2in. (8.9 x 14cm) or smaller
Mount (height x width): 3 1/2 x 5 1/2in. (8.9 x 14cm) or smaller
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of The Hitchcock Chair Co., Ltd.
DescriptionViews of Riverton and the surrounding area include Main Street, the Post Office, and Old Home Day (August 31, 1910) in Riverton; a toll gate on the Greenwoods turnpike between Winsted and Norfolk; an iron bridge across the Farmington River; and an old bearded man playing the violin. Some views include churches, houses, horse-drawn vehicles, elm trees, a mill dam, and railroad tracks.
Object number2004.24.9-.19
MarkingsMost cards are printed on verso, in black ink, "POST CARD / CORRESPONDENCE HERE - NAME AND ADDRESS HERE" "PLACE / STAMP / HERE".2004.24.11 has a one-cent stamp affixed to verso, upper right and is stamped with postmarks, in black ink, "RIVERTON / 1907 / CONN." "REC'D HIGH BRIDGE, N.J. / 1907 / MAR / 19 / 7 AM".Inscribed2004.24.17 is inscribed on recto, in emulsion, "YOU OUGHT TO / HEAR THE / ORCHESTRA AT / WINSTED, / CONN."
2004.24.18 is inscribed on verso, in pencil, "Toll gate between / Winsted & Norfolk CT".
On View
Not on view
Detroit Photographic Co.
about 1905