Gift of Houghton Bulkeley, 1953.5.277 © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Society.

South Western view of the Congregational Church and academy in Weston, 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 4 3/4in. (9 x 12cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Houghton Bulkeley

DescriptionThe Congregational Church is in the center and Staples Academy is on the right. A house with a small outbuilding is on the left. The land on the left is steep and rocky and on the right is smooth and level; on both sides of the road stone walls divide it into fields. A man, woman and girl are walking along the road between the stone walls.

Object number1953.5.277

NotesSubject Note: Formerly the Northfield Society of Weston, Easton was incorporated as a separate town in 1845.

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