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Gift of Houghton Bulkeley, 1953.5.284 © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Society. This image ha…
Wells House, Washington's Quarters at Wethersfield.
Gift of Houghton Bulkeley, 1953.5.284 © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Society. This image has been edited in Photoshop to enhance the pencil drawing, and make it more visible.

Wells House, Washington's Quarters at Wethersfield.

ArtistDrawn by John Warner Barber American, 1798 - 1885
Date1834
MediumDrawing; pencil on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 6 11/16 x 7 7/8in. (17 x 20cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Houghton Bulkeley
DescriptionThe "Webb House" in Wethersfield, the home of Martin Wells Esq. There is a row of "Cherry" trees in front of the house that is separated from the street by a picket fence. A notation at the top of the drawing refers to lime trees on the premises at the time of the Revolution. This dwelling was used by George Washington during his stay in Wethersfield for a meeting of officers of the French and American Army.
Object number1953.5.284
NotesSubject Note: Preliminary drawing for Connecticut Historical Collections, John Warner Barber, New Haven, 1836.
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