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Gift of Gary W. Potter, 2008.43.8  © 2010 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Views of Bristol and Forestville
Gift of Gary W. Potter, 2008.43.8 © 2010 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Views of Bristol and Forestville

Date1900-1970
MediumPhotomechanical prints; black and white and colored printers' inks on postcards
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 3 1/2 x 5 1/8in. (8.9 x 13cm)
Sheet (height x width): 3 1/2 x 5 1/8in. (8.9 x 13cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Gary W. Potter
DescriptionViews of Bristol include the bathing beach and a baby show at Lake Compounce, an interior of the Bristol Nurseries, Main Street with trolleys and automobiles, the Bristol Clock Museum (now the American Clock and Watch Museum), the swimming pool at Sessions Woods. Views of Forestville include the interior of St. Matthew's Roman Catholic Church, the Sessions Clock Co., Washington Street, and the Forestville Honor Roll.
Object number2008.43.1-.13
InscribedPostcards have titles and mailing instructions printed on recto and/or verso.

On verso, lower right, in pencil, accession number.
Subject Terms
    On View
    Not on view
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