Thomaston Panoramas

Date1868-1882

MediumPhotography; albumen prints on paper on cardboard mount

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (individual image height x width): 2 7/8 x 3in. (7.3 x 7.6cm)
Mount (height x width): 3 3/8 x 6 7/8in. (8.6 x 17.5cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund

DescriptionElevated view looking out over what appears to be a valley, with several buildings, including houses, churches, and factories. A covered bridge is visible running over a stream or small river. Lettering on the factory building reads: "Seth Thomas / Clock Company. / Depot 581[?] Broadway N.Y." A hill is visible rising up in the background. A row of similar buildings is possibly worker housing for the factory.

Object number2004.27.8-.9

InscribedOn verso of both views, inscribed in pencil: "Thomaston / Conn."; accession number at bottom.

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