Lithographic postcard - Gun from Maria Theresa at Fort Griswold with white border w/ label Gun taked from wreck of Admiral Corverci's flagship, Maria Theresa', New London, Conn.
Lithographic postcard - Gun from "Maria Theresa" at Fort Griswold with white border w/ label "Gun taked from wreck of Admiral Corverci's flagship, "Maria Theresa', New London, Conn."
Entry/Object ID
2010.1.62
Scope and Content
Lithigraphic color postcard 5 1/2" X 3 1/2" (horizontal); Image 5 1/8" X 3 1/4" Side - back angle view of gun from Spanish Warship "Maria Theresa." which fired the first shop of the Spanish- Anerican War, with house trees and Thames River beyond. White border w/ label "Gun taked from wreck of Admiral Corverci's flagship, "Maria Theresa', New London, Conn." Hill appears to extend further towards river than is actually the case. The house was the residence of Abigail Day Slocumb and is now condomiums. Reverse postmarked Providence, R.I., July 15, 1941, 10 pm Stamped w/ Statue of Liberty 1-cent "Industry Agriculture for Defense" green stamp. Addressed to Mr & Mrs. Fred S. Love, Maine @ Maple St. Ridgeview Hotel, Cranston, Ill. Signed George brief message in blue ink,Marked "2.50" in pencil, upper right corner.
Collection
James L. Streeter Collection
Acquisition
Accession
2010.1
Source or Donor
Jim Streeter
Acquisition Method
Donation
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Postcard, Picture
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Postcard
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Writing Media
Nomenclature Class
Written Communication T&E
Nomenclature Category
Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication
LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials
Artillery (Weaponry), Lithographs, Postcards
Search Terms
Communications & Public Utilities, Correspondence/Postcard, Historic Sites, Fort Griswold, Groton, Groton Bank, Groton Heights, Maria Theresa Cannon, Spanish-American War, Thames River
Archive Details
Creator
J. Solomon New London, Conn
Date(s) of Creation
Jul 15, 1941
Restrictions
Access: Discolouration/fading, pencil marks and crease in upper right corner.
General Notes
Note
Status: Good
Status By: Sheila Sullivan
Status Date: 2026-06-09
