Gift of Houghton Bulkeley, 1953.5.165 © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Southern view of the churches in Meriden.

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

Dateprobably 1836

MediumDrawing; ink on paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 2 3/4 x 4 5/16in. (7 x 11cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Houghton Bulkeley

DescriptionThe first building on the left is the Episcopal Church, to the right are the Baptist Church and the Congregational Church. At the right is a tavern and its sign. Lamentation Mountain is in the right background. A stagecoach drawn by four houses is in the left foreground. Men, women and a child stand along the road.

Object number1953.5.165

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

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