1953.5.244 © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Society.

West view of Somers, Ct.

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 1/2in. (10 x 14cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Houghton Bulkeley

DescriptionView of the central part of Somers, showing the junction of two roads, one running east and west, the other north and south. A tavern with a freestanding sign is on the left corner. A large house with a picket fence is on the right corner. Other houses line the streets. The Methodist Church is at the far right. A mountain is in the background.

Object number1953.5.244

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

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