Connecticut Boating Album [1930s]

Beschreibung

Album of a family boating along the Connecticut coastline with images dated to the 1930s. Approximately 210 photographs that measure between 2" x 1 ½" and 9 ¼" x 6 ¼"; most photos measure somewhere in the middle. Photos are corner mounted and do not have captions; some are date stamped on verso. Black leather album covers measure 11" x 7". Overall very good. Covers have moderate wear; leaves have minor chipping to corners; most photos are in very good condition but a few have moderate creasing or soiling; one photo is missing. This album depicts scenes along the Connecticut coastline. Most of the photos depict schooners, sailboats, yachts, patrol boats, etc., and photos are taken from shore and on board a craft. Whether playing on the beach, relaxing on a boat, hiking or picnicking, the subjects of this album show that they are enjoying themselves. Approximately 10 photos depict lighthouses including the New London Ledge Lighthouse and the Lynde Point Lighthouse (also known as Saybrook Inner Lighthouse). One photo depicts a neighborhood with trees fallen, cars crushed and general disarray. It is dated September 28th 1938 on verso. This image depicts the aftermath of the great Hurricane of 1938 which made landfall on September 21, 1938 near New Haven. It is still considered Connecticut s deadliest storm. There are also 3 photos of a beach house with a destroyed porch that are possibly associated with this storm. A nice album for those collecting nautical material. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 022346

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Titel: Connecticut Boating Album [1930s]