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 Hartford-Aetna Building roof and top façade, with Main Street below and the Sage-Allen building in the background; the Civic Center; Ann Uccello Street; Connecticut National Bank; the Old State House; Constitution Plaza; the Broadcast House; Hotel America; Bushnell on the Park; and Bushnell Tower. Most of the Polaroids are taken from an elevated viewpoint and show the surrounding buildings.
Object number2012.284.86-.93
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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Collections
- Richard Welling Collection
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