Views of New Milford
PhotographerPhotographed by
S. C. Landon
(American, active 1865 - 1875)
PublisherPublished by
E. & H. T. Anthony & Co.
(American, 1862 - 1902)
Date1860-1890
MediumPhotography; albumen prints on paper on cardboard mounts
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 4 1/2 x 7 3/16in. (11.4 x 18.2cm) or smaller
Sheet (height x width): 4 1/2 x 7 3/16in. (11.4 x 18.2cm) or smaller
Mount (height x width): 4 1/2 x 7 3/16in. (11.4 x 18.2cm) or smaller
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
Object number2012.536.729-.734
DescriptionTwo views depict the center of New Milford and part of the town green. In one photograph, a group of men and boys are standing in the dirt street; one man appears to be holding a baseball bat. In the other photograph, a sign reads "Railroad Crossing." Other photographs include a view of Lake Waramaug with a large house or hotel n the background, and a view showing men with fishing poles beside a dirt road bordering a small lake or a broad river. One view is identified as "The Old Sawmill near New Milford." Another photograph showing the Housatonic River flowing between steep, forested banks, is identified as "Cove of Lover's Leap."
Part of the John S. Craig Collection.
Part of the John S. Craig Collection.
Status
Not on view
