South West view of Collinsville, Canton Conn.
ArtistDrawn by
John Warner Barber
(American, 1798 - 1885)
Date1836
MediumDrawing; ink on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 3 15/16 x 5 1/2in. (10 x 14cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Houghton Bulkeley
DescriptionView of Collinsville from the west side of the Farmington River. In the foreground a man sits on a rock sketching, probably a self-portrait of the artist. Some houses of the workmen are in the foreground to the left. The large industrial buildings of the Collins and Company Ax Factory and additional houses are on the far side of the river. Hills rise steeply in the background.
Object number1953.5.38
NotesSubject Note: Preliminary drawing for Connecticut Historical Collections, John Warner Barber, New Haven, 1836. Collins Company was the world's largest axe and edged tool manufacturers. The company was established in 1826 as Collins & Co. by Samuel W. and David C. Collins. The co-partnership failed and in May 1834 the Collins Manufacturing Company was chartered by the Connecticut legislature for the purpose of manufacturing axes and edge tools. The business address was in Hartford and the manufacturing establishment located at Collinsville. It was the major employer in the area. In 1843 the company name was changed to Collins Company.On View
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