Skip to main content
, 1965.51.87.1  © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Society.
John Archer driving the carriage of William L. Matson, Garden Street, Hartford
, 1965.51.87.1 © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Society.

John Archer driving the carriage of William L. Matson, Garden Street, Hartford

Dateabout 1900
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 7 7/8 x 9 13/16in. (20 x 25cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the heirs of Morgan B. Brainard
DescriptionMan in top hat and long coat driving an open carriage drawn by two horses. He holds a long whip. A cement sidewalk is behind the carriage and a large house is in the left background, partly hidden by a fence and a large hemlock tree.
Object number1965.51.87.1
InscribedOn verso: "Horses and carriage to [sic] William L. Matson, 47 Garden Street, Hartford / Mr. Matson's Coachman, John Archer."NotesSubject Note: In 1900, William L. Matson was a broker at 55 State Street, Hartford, residing at 47 Garden Street, where John Archer was employed as a coachman.
On View
Not on view