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Gift of the heirs of Morgan B. Brainard, 1965.51.5 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Old Hartford Bridge
Gift of the heirs of Morgan B. Brainard, 1965.51.5 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Old Hartford Bridge

Date1895
MediumWood
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width at widest part): 5 1/2 x 10 1/4in. (14 x 26cm)
ClassificationsPainting
Credit LineGift of the heirs of Morgan B. Brainard
DescriptionPiece of charred wood, with a scene of the burning Hartford covered bridge that crossed the Connecticut River between Hartford and East Hartford painted on it. At left top is painted, "Built 1818", and at right, "Burned May 18 - 1895".
Object number1965.51.5
NotesObject Note: This is a piece of the Hartford Covered Bridge that was built in 1818, and burned in 1895. There is charring visible on the wood from where it was involved in the fire. (Lee 2/14/2013)
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