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Gift of Gerri Davis, 2005.159.3  © 2010 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Silvermine Tavern, Norwalk, Conn.
Gift of Gerri Davis, 2005.159.3 © 2010 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Silvermine Tavern, Norwalk, Conn.

Datemid 20th century
MediumPhotomechanical print; printer's ink on postcard
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 3 x 5 1/8in. (7.6 x 13cm)
Sheet (height x width): 3 1/2 x 5 3/4in. (8.9 x 14.6cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Gerri Davis
DescriptionA large restaurant with projecting porches is viewed across a pond. Leafless trees are in the background. Weeds and rocks are in the foreground.
Object number2005.159.3
InscribedOn recto, beneath image, printed in brown ink, "SILVERMINE TAVERN, NORWALK, CONN."

On verso, upper left, printed in brown ink, "THE SILVERMINE TAVERN as it stands today, surrounded by its own restful natural beauty. The dining rooms and terraces, accomodating 300 persons overlook the beautiful millpond and waterfall. / Silvermine, Norwalk, Conn."; lower right, in pencil, accession number
NotesConstituent Note: 2005.159.2 was published by the Silvermine Tavern and it is possible that this postcard was also published by the restaurant. However, there is nothing on the card itself to indicate that this is the case. (Finlay 12/3/2009)
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