Probably the Oldest Elm Tree in Hartford
PhotographerPhotographed by
Frederick S. Brown
1822 - 1892
Date1885-1890
MediumPhotography; albumen 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)
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 in a large field or meadow. Additional smaller trees are in the background.
Object number1939.16.18
InscribedOn verso, upper left, in black ink, "539"; in pencil and black ink, "Probably the oldest Elm Tree in Hartford. It is situated / in the South Meadows east of the railroad near the town line / and is as fine a specimen ot the tree as I have seen."; loer right, in pencil, accession number.On View
Not on view
Frederick S. Brown
1885
