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Gift of Shepherd M. Holcombe, 2008.69.1  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Mouth of the Park River
Gift of Shepherd M. Holcombe, 2008.69.1 © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Mouth of the Park River

ArtistDrawn by J. D. W. American, active 1872 - 1874
Date1874
MediumWood engraving; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 4 1/8 x 6in. (10.5 x 15.2cm)
Sheet (height x width): 7 5/8 x 9 1/8in. (19.4 x 23.2cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Shepherd M. Holcombe
DescriptionA small sailing vessel is tied up by the bank of a narrow river. A man is seated beside a large tree at the right with a small girl standing nearby. A small boat is drawn up on the shore. A wooden bridge on stone abutments crosses the river in the background. A man with a horse or mule is below the bridge.
Object number2008.69.1
InscribedOn recto, lower center, in letterpress, "Mouth of Park River." Letterpress text on lower margin and on verso.

On verso, lower right, in pencil, accession number
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