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Gift of Mrs. William McFaden, 1919.3.0, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, Public domai ...
View of the city of Hartford Connecticut
Gift of Mrs. William McFaden, 1919.3.0, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, Public domain

View of the city of Hartford Connecticut

Date1841
MediumEngraving; black printer's ink on paper in window mat in frame
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Mrs. William McFaden
Object number1919.3.0
DescriptionFramed, uncolored print, "View of the city of Hartford," presenting Hartford as seen from the Connecticut River, with the eastern shore in the foreground on the right, and the river in the midground, with a variety of boats on it. The city is in the far midground. From left to right, the prominent buildings are (probably) South Church, Center Church, the Old State House, two unidentified buildings, Christ Church Cathedral, and two more unidentified buildings. The river is lined with smaller buildings.
NotesPhysical description note: This print was supposed to be colored, as suggested by the inscriptions.
Status
Not on view