1953.5.333 © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Front view of the house of Rev. Thomas Hooker.

Datebefore 1836

MediumDrawing; ink on paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 8 11/16 x 12 5/8in. (22 x 32cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Houghton Bulkeley

DescriptionDrawing of a two-story center chimney house with diamond-pane windows. The center bay projects as a porch and is marked with the letter "A." According to a note, "A" marks the "porch that was his [the Rev. Thomas Hooker's] study."

Object number1953.5.333

NotesSubject Note: John Warner Barber obtained this drawing from its creator for use as source material for his book Connecticut Historiabout l Collections. His own drawing of the Thomas Hooker house is clearly based on it. The artist's identity is not known. Preliminary drawing for Connecticut Historical Collections, John Warner Barber, New Haven, 1836.

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