Josiah Newell House, Southington
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Dateearly 20th century
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on postcard
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 2 5/8 x 5 1/2in. (6.7 x 14cm)
Sheet (height x width): 3 7/16 x 5 1/2in. (8.7 x 14cm)
Sheet (height x width): 3 7/16 x 5 1/2in. (8.7 x 14cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Abbott L. Cummings
DescriptionA center-chimney colonial house is surrounded by trees and fences, including a board fence, a rail fence, and a picket fence. Men and women play croquet on the grassy lawn in front of the house. A horse stands by the gate. A pile of logs is in the left foreground. A barn is in the left background.
Object number2007.68.16
InscribedOn recto, lower margin, in emulsion, "Southington May 11th 1768 then I raise / my House Josiah Newell"On verso, lower right, in pencil, accession number
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