Bathing Beach, Lake Compounce, Bristol
PublisherPublished by
Pierce & Norton
Date1930-1945
MediumPhotomechanical print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 5 7/16 × 3 7/16in. (13.8 × 8.7cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Jessie Norton-Lazenby
DescriptionColor postcard of people at the bathing beach at Lake Compounce in Bristol, Connecticut. It depicts buildings along the lake shore and the dock. There are trees in the background.
Object number2021.44.60
MarkingsPrinted on front in black ink: "Bathing Beach, Lake Compounce, / Bristol, Conn."Printed in blue ink on back: "LAKE COMPOUNCE / Bristol, Conn. / Connecticut's Most Historic Picnic Grounds Since 1846 / Situated in the Geographical Center of the State, Lake / Compounce is located 3 miles from Bristol off Routes 6 and / 6A, 18 miles from Hartford and 12 miles from Waterbury"
Printed in blue ink on back: "PUBLISHED BY PIERCE & NORTON CO.. LAKE COMPOUNCE , BRISTOL, CONN."
Printed in blue ink on back: "'TICHNOR QUALITY VIEWS' MADE ONLY BT TICHNOR BROTHERS. INC BOSTON, MASS"
Printed in blue ink on back: "POST CARD"
Printed in blue ink on back: "PLACE / ONE CENT / STAMP / HERE"
Printed in blue ink on back: "65587"
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