Gift of Houghton Bulkeley, 1953.5.69 © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Smithville (Derby)

ArtistDrawn by John Warner Barber American, 1798 - 1885

Dateprobably 1836

MediumDrawing; ink on paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 3 1/8 x 4 5/16in. (8 x 11cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Houghton Bulkeley

DescriptionView of Birmingham, earlier called Smithville, in Derby as seen from the shore at Derby landing. To the extreme left one can see a portion of the Leavenworth Bridge over the Housatonic River. Near the center on a hill over the copper factories is the home of Sheldon Smith. Buildings are clustered along the hillside.

Object number1953.5.69

InscribedIndustrial buildings; Dwellings; Copper industry and trade; Factories; NotesSubject Note: Preliminary drawing for Connecticut Historical Collections, John Warner Barber, New Haven, 1836.

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