Views of New London
PhotographerPhotographed by
Bishop & Kenyon
American, active 1872
PhotographerPossibly photographed by
Walter S. Calvert
American, 1852 - 1925
PhotographerPhotographed by
Bolles & Frisbie
American, 1865 - 1880
RetailerSold by
Walter S. Calvert
American, 1852 - 1925
PhotographerPhotographed by
William F. Douglass
American, 1844 - 1891
PhotographerPhotographed by
Franklin P. Kenyon
American
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Date1860-1890
MediumPhotography; albumen prints on paper on cardboard mounts
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 4 x 6 3/16in. (10.2 x 15.7cm) or smaller
Sheet (height x width): 4 x 6 3/16in. (10.2 x 15.7cm) or smaller
Mount (height x width): 4 x 6 3/16in. (10.2 x 15.7cm) or smaller
Sheet (height x width): 4 x 6 3/16in. (10.2 x 15.7cm) or smaller
Mount (height x width): 4 x 6 3/16in. (10.2 x 15.7cm) or smaller
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
DescriptionViews include the New London Point Lighthouse with the rocky shoreline in the foreground, a view of the Pequot House, a large summer hotel, and a dock that may be part of the hotel ground. Other buildings include a church, and a cash store. Streets are lined with houses and commercial buildings. One street is lined with elm trees. The harbor is visible in the background of one photograph.
Part of the John S. Craig Collection.
Part of the John S. Craig Collection.
Object number2012.536.313-.327
InscribedSome photographs have inscriptions in ink or pencil identifying the subjects.All photographs: On verso, lower right, in pencil, accession numberNotesConstituent Note: Walter S. Calvert was a dealer in looking glasses and picture frames. According to his label, he also made copies of photographs. It's not clear that he was actually a photographer, but is possible that he may have been.
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