Charter Oak Bridge Construction

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Helen Tobacco American, died 1993

Dateprobably 1942

MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 2 3/16 x 24 1/16in. (5.6 x 61.1cm)
Sheet (height x width): 2 3/4 x 4 9/16in. (7 x 11.6cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Patricia A. Sieber

DescriptionView of construction of masonry bridge piers across the Connecticut River. In the foreground is a crane marked "Model 3500 / AMERICAN BRIDGE COMPANY / No. 11[illegible number]"; other cranes are in the water. The top of the first pier on the left has roadwork construction. On the right, a small boat with two men is in the river. In the upper center background is a tall electrical tower. Leafless trees are on the far shore.

Object number2005.173.1

MarkingsOn verso, "VELOX" printed repeatedly on the diagonal.InscribedOn verso, printed in the lower right corner in black ink, is "694". At the lower right, in pencil, is accession number.

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