Gift of Houghton Bulkeley, 1953.5.92 © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Southeast view of the borough of Essex, Saybrook.

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 3/4in. (8 x 12cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Houghton Bulkeley

DescriptionTwo men in top hats stand in the foreground, one pointing out toward the point. On the far right is Hill's Academy for higher education, the building to the left with a cupola is the Baptist Church. In the center, separated from the Baptist Church by a row of trees is the Episcopal Church with a high spire and to the right of it is the Methodist Church. Pettipaug Point is down the hill from these buildings.

Object number1953.5.92

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

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