Hartford Buildings
PhotographerPhotographed by
Richard Welling
American, 1926 - 2009
Dateafter 1972
MediumPhotography; color Polaroid instant prints on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 3 1/8 x 3in. (7.9 x 7.6cm)
Sheet (height x width): 4 1/8 x 3 1/2in. (10.5 x 8.9cm)
Sheet (height x width): 4 1/8 x 3 1/2in. (10.5 x 8.9cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Richard Welling Family
DescriptionPolaroids of buildings in downtown Hartford, Connecticut, including the Old State House, Hartford-Aetna Bank Building, Connecticut National Bank, the Connecticut State Capitol, a detail of the Judd & Root Building, unidentified row houses, the Travelers Tower, One Financial Plaza ("Gold building"), the Bushnell Tower, Bushnell on the Park, the Municipal Building, construction of CityPlace, First Presbyterian Church, and 10 Clinton Street. The viewpoints range from street-level to the upper stories of tall buildings. Some depict one building; some show more of the skyline.
Object number2012.284.70-.77
MarkingsVerso of prints, stamped in black: manufacturer's numberBottom right, stamped in black ink: "POLAROID"NotesDate Note: The Polaroid SX-70, which is the camera Welling used, was manufactured from 1972-1981.
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- Richard Welling Collection
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