Gift of Houghton Bulkeley, 1953.5.5 © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Society.

West view of Hitchcocksville in Barkhamsted.

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 central part of Hitchcocksville, also known as Riverton, in Barkhamsted. A man stands looking down the main road, lined with houses and a chair factory, which crosses the Farmington River.On the right stands a church with a square tower. The Hitchcock Chair Company factory is visible to the left.

Object number1953.5.5

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

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