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Connecticut Historical Society collection, 1992.139.10  © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Socie…
S.E. view of New Haven from the E. Haven shore.
Connecticut Historical Society collection, 1992.139.10 © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Society.

S.E. view of New Haven from the E. Haven shore.

ArtistDrawn by John Warner Barber American, 1798 - 1885
PrintmakerEngraved by John Warner Barber American, 1798 - 1885
Date1825
MediumWood engraving; printer's ink and watercolor on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 4 3/4 x 6 5/16in. (12 x 16cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
DescriptionDistant view of New Haven with the harbor in the foreground. Barber has identified the positions of Long Wharf (a) at the left; West Rock (b) in the center background; and East Rock (c) in the right background. The situation of Fair Haven in the right foreground is indicated by the letter (d) and the Steam Boat Hotel is labeled (e). Sailing vessels and a steamboat ply the harbor.
Object number1992.139.10
NotesSubject Note: Wood engraving from Views in New Haven and its Vicinity, New Haven, 1825.
On View
Not on view
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