Western view of Collinsville, in Canton.
ArtistDrawn by
John Warner Barber
(American, 1798 - 1885)
PrintmakerEngraved by
John Warner Barber
(American, 1798 - 1885)
Date1836
MediumWood engraving; printer's ink on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 3 15/16 x 5 1/8in. (10 x 13cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
DescriptionView of Collinsville from the westside of the Farmington River. Some houses of the workmen are in the foreground. 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 number1975.59.3
NotesSubject Note: Preliminary work 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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