Oakland Place.

PrinterPrinted by Elijah Chapman Kellogg American, 1811 - 1881

PublisherPublished by Elijah Chapman Kellogg American, 1811 - 1881

Date1851-1853

MediumLithography; printer's ink on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 7 13/16 x 12 3/8in. (19.8 x 31.4cm)
Sheet (height x width): 12 1/8 x 16 5/8in. (30.8 x 42.2cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection

DescriptionA large house is at the top of a hill. The central part of the building is three stories high, with two-story wings on the left and right. There are two porches, including an elliptical porch supported by Ionic columns on the central part of the building. Some windows have louvered shutters; some appear to be French doors. The wing on the left with three arched doors may be the carriage house. A gazebo with latticework sides is nearby. A man and a dog are on the drive near the central porch. Small trees, including many evergreen trees, and bushes line the grassy lawn. Larger trees are at the left and right. The Park River is just visible at the far left. A man sits on the bank fishing; a locomotive draws a train of cars immediately beyond.

Object number1995.182.183

InscribedOn recto, lithographed title beneath image, "OAKLAND PLACE. / Residence of Col. J. Catlin, Hartford, Ct." Lower center, in pencil, "As it appeared in 1840. Up to that time it was the home of the Sigourneys."

On verso, in pencil: upper right, "Dupliate - color in CPC" and "J.W. Steadman"; lower right, old and new accession numbers, "Drawer 23", and "8248".NotesSubject Note: Another state of the print, 1961.12.41, has the subtitle, "Formerly the Residence of Mrs. L.H. Sigourney, Hartford, Ct." (Finlay 1/13/2005)

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