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Gift of John Howard Morse, 1939.16.3  © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Society.
A South Meadow Elm, Hartford
Gift of John Howard Morse, 1939.16.3 © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Society.

A South Meadow Elm, Hartford

PhotographerPhotographed by Frederick S. Brown 1822 - 1892
Date1885-1890
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper on cardboard mount
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 16 x 20in. (40.6 x 50.8cm)
Sheet (height x width): 16 x 20in. (40.6 x 50.8cm)
Mount (height x width): 20 x 27 1/2in. (50.8 x 69.9cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of John Howard Morse
DescriptionA large elm tree is covered with what appear to be vines. Additional trees are in the background. A horse and buggy is on the far side of a grassy field. What appears to be corn grows in a field at the right.
Object number1939.16.3
InscribedOn verso, upper left, in black ink, "539"; in pencil and black ink, "A south meadow Elm. The vinelike covering of / the tree is a growth from the wood as there is no vine connected with the ground."; in pencil, "#254"; lower right, in pencil, accession number
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