The Old Kirtland Homestead
PrinterPrinted by
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Datelate 19th-early 20th century
MediumPhotomechanical prints; printer's ink on paper on cardboard mount
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 3 1/8 x 5 1/4in. (7.9 x 13.3cm)
Sheet (height x width): 3 1/4 x 5 1/2in. (8.3 x 14cm)
Mount (height x width): 5 x 7in. (12.7 x 17.8cm)
Sheet (height x width): 3 1/4 x 5 1/2in. (8.3 x 14cm)
Mount (height x width): 5 x 7in. (12.7 x 17.8cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Chris H. Bailey
DescriptionA two-story frame house with louvered shutters is surrounded by trees, including a large elm tree. Laundry hangs on a clothesline at the left. Outbuildings are at the right. A grassy lawn and a dirt road are in the foreground.
Object number2010.243.1
MarkingsOn verso of mount, on paper label, typed in black ink, "THE OLD KIRTLAND HOMESTEAD / OVERLOOKING LONG ISLAND SOUND - WESTBROOK, CONN. / Built in the 17th Century, the Home of three / Generations of Kirtlands, NATHAN KIRTLAND was a Revolutionary Soldier, in Captain Chapman's Company; GEORGE KIRTLAND, a Grandson, was a Veteran in the Civil War in Company G, Fifth Regiment, Michigan Infantrhy. / Property now owned by / F. W. BURDICK / Address: Westbrook, Conn."InscribedOn verso of mount, lower right, in pencil, accession numberOn View
Not on view
