Gift of Houghton Bulkeley, 1953.5.282 © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Society. This image ha…

Willimantic.

ArtistDrawn by John Warner Barber American, 1798 - 1885

Date1835

MediumDrawing; pencil on paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 7 1/2 x 11in. (19 x 28cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Houghton Bulkeley

DescriptionView of Willimantic probably looking east. A small bridge at the left crosses the Willimantic River. Barber notes a "virginia fence" and "water." He also notes the"[?] Hotel" with a sign in front. The Windham Co. cotton factory is on left side of the river. Numerous dwellings, public buildings and industrial buildings are also shown.

Object number1953.5.282

NotesSubject Note: Preliminary drawing for Connecticut Historical Collections, John Warner Barber, New Haven, 1836.

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