Gift of Helen M. Scarth, 1934.25.1 © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Ye Delirious Fantasmagoria of Ye Faire Farmington Towne

DraftsmanDrawn by John Williams Robbins American, 1856 - 1939

Date1926

MediumLithography; black printer's ink on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 7 1/8 x 10in. (18.1 x 25.4cm)
Sheet (height x width): 9 3/8 x 12 3/8in. (23.8 x 31.4cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Helen M. Scarth

DescriptionMap of the town of Farmington, Connecticut, depicting various aspects of student life in the town, including natural landmarks such as trees, ponds, and the Farmington River (Ye Placid Streme); the businesses lining the streets (Ye Gundy, Ye Elm Tree Out, i.e. Inn); and the people of the town engaged in various activities.

Object number1934.25.1

MarkingsVerso, center, stamped in blue ink: "CtHi"InscribedRecto, top left, printed in black ink: "YE DELERIOUS FANTASMAGORIA / OF YE FAIRE / FARMINGTON TOWNE / (for public circulation only) / AS CHARTED BY YE MISCREANT / LIMNER, ONE REDBIRD."

Bottom left, printed in black ink: "Copyright 1926 by J.W. Robbins."

Verso, right side, handwritten in red ink: "44644"NotesCartographic Note: No scale

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