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Gift of John Howard Morse, 1939.16.16  © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Society.
A Fine Specimen of Basswood or Lime Tree Standing in the Sidewalk Opposite the South Green
Gift of John Howard Morse, 1939.16.16 © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Society.

A Fine Specimen of Basswood or Lime Tree Standing in the Sidewalk Opposite the South Green

PhotographerPhotographed by Frederick S. Brown 1822 - 1892
Date1885
MediumPhotography; albumen print on paper on cardboard mount
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 22 3/4 x 19 3/4in. (57.8 x 50.2cm)
Sheet (height x width): 22 3/4 x 19 3/4in. (57.8 x 50.2cm)
Mount (height x width): 20 x 27 1/2in. (50.8 x 69.9cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of John Howard Morse
DescriptionA large basswood tree is growing in a paved sidewalk in front of picket fences and brick and frame houses which are partially hidden by other, smaller trees. A trolley pole or utility pole is to the right of the basswood tree and the wires extend across it.
Object number1939.16.16
InscribedOn verso, upper left, in black ink, "539"; in black ink, "A fine specimen of Basswood or Lime Tree / standing in the side walk opposite the South Green / in front of the residence of Mr. Fred Eberle on Main St. / near the corner of Jefferson Street / Aug 5th 1885 / Fred. S. Brown"; lower right, in pencil, accession number
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