Gift of Houghton Bulkeley, 1953.5.42 © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Society. This image has…

East view of Episcopal Church.

ArtistDrawn by John Warner Barber American, 1798 - 1885

Dateabout 1835

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

DescriptionChurch with a classical portico and tower with a small dome and a clock. Notes indicate "fluted columns" and "square" [pilasters?] behind them. The building is "All brown," built of "Chatham stone," i.e. Portland brownstone. There is an elaborate fence in front of the building and a small house and trees to the side.

Object number1953.5.42

NotesSubject Note: Preliminary drawing for Connecticut Historical Collections, John Warner Barber, New Haven, 1836. Although an inscription reads "Chatham?" the church appears to be Christ Church, Middletown, erected in 1834.

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