View of the city of Hartford Connecticut
Date1841
MediumEngraving; black printer's ink on paper in window mat in frame
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Mrs. William McFaden
DescriptionFramed, uncolored print, "View of the city of Hartford," presenting Hartford as seen from the Connecticut River, with the eastern shore in the foreground on the right, and the river in the midground, with a variety of boats on it. The city is in the far midground. From left to right, the prominent buildings are (probably) South Church, Center Church, the Old State House, two unidentified buildings, Christ Church Cathedral, and two more unidentified buildings. The river is lined with smaller buildings.
Object number1919.3.0
InscribedRecto, lower left, printed in black ink: "Coloured by Havell & Spearing"Bottom center, printed in black ink: "Painted & Engraved by Robt. Havell."
Bottom center, printed in black ink: "VIEW OF THE CITY OF HARTFORD. / CONNECTICUT / Published by Henry Benton, Hartford, Ct. / Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1841 by Robt. Havell in the District Clerk's office of the United States for the Southern District of New York."
Lower right, printed in black ink: "Printed by Wm. Neale."NotesPhysical description note: This print was supposed to be colored, as suggested by the inscriptions.
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