Gift of Houghton Bulkeley, 1953.5.27 © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Western view of Bristol, Con.

ArtistDrawn by John Warner Barber American, 1798 - 1885

Dateprobably 1836

MediumDrawing; ink on paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 3 9/16 x 5 1/2in. (9 x 14cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Houghton Bulkeley

DescriptionView of the town of Bristol. The building to the right with the square tower is the Methodist Church. On a hill, behind the Methodist Church stands the Congregational Church. At the left on the edge of the wooded area is the Episcopal Church. Dwellings, taverns and other buildings line the two streets visible in the image.

Object number1953.5.27

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

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