Gift of Houghton Bulkeley, 1953.5.300 © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Society.

South view of the village of Winsted, in Winchester.

ArtistDrawn by John Warner Barber American, 1798 - 1885

Dateprobably 1836

MediumDrawing; ink on paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 3 15/16 x 5 1/8in. (10 x 13cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Houghton Bulkeley

DescriptionA view of the village of Winsted in Winchester as seen from a sandy bluff to the south. Evergreen trees can be seen in the foreground and in the distance. A small river, probably the Still River, winds under the bridge. Central to the buildings and stores in this cluster is the Congregational Church. To its right in the background is a clock factory in the factory village of Whitingville.

Object number1953.5.300

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

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