Simsbury from a balloon, view no. 14, 1885
PhotographerPhotographed by
John G. Doughty
(American, 1858 - 1911)
Date1885
MediumPhotography; albumen print on paper on cardboard mount
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 5 1/8 x 8 11/16in. (13 x 22cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
Object number2000.194.8
DescriptionA view looking to the north from a height of one mile, over Simsbury. This view shows a large extent of the country, and well illustrates the difference in appearance between forest, meadow and plowed land. The Farmington river loiters through the valley, reflecting the trees upon its banks and is joined by a singularly twisted brook. The N.H. & N. railroad and H. & C.W. railroad lie parallel through this view, to their point of separation at the top. / These are the first and only successful views ever taken from a balloon.
NotesSubject Note: Description from letterpress label on the back of the photograph.Status
Not on view
ca. 1950
