Gift of Houghton Bulkeley, 1953.5.328 © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Society. This image ha ...

West view Somers.

ArtistDrawn by John Warner Barber (American, 1798 - 1885)

Date1835

MediumDrawing; pencil on paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 5 1/8 x 9 1/16in. (13 x 23cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Houghton Bulkeley

Object number1953.5.328

DescriptionA view down the main street of Somers. "Mountains" can be seen in the distance and "Elm" trees are noted along the street. A detail in the upper right shows the Methodist Church surrounded by a "picket" fence. At least one tavern sign is evident in front of a large "brick red" building on the left. Barber notes a "post office." Other houses or businesses are visible.

NotesSubject Note: Preliminary drawing for Connecticut Historical Collections, John Warner Barber, New Haven, 1836.

Status

Not on view