South-Eastern View of New Bedford, Mass.

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  SKU: 47983

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• ARTIST: John Barber

• MEDIUM: Handcolored wood engraving,

  DATE: c.1839.

• EDITION SIZE: Image size 3 1/4 x 6 1/2" (8.2 x 16.5 cm). Plus title and margins.

• DESCRIPTION: A 19th-century perspective of South-Eastern View of New Bedford, Mass , captured as a wood engraving and hand colored to highlight the details. <br><br> The title continues with " The above view was taken from the fortification, a short distance south from Fairhaven village. Palmer's Island is seen extending before the town, on the left of the engraving. The bridge connecting the town with Fairhaven is discernible on the right." This print is from "Historical collections… relating to the history of every town in Massachusetts" by John Barber. Engraved by S. E. Brown, Boston.

• ADDITIONAL INFO: This piece is in a 14 x 11" mat for handling.

• CONDITION: Good condition and color save for overall grey toning.

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• CATEGORIES: 18th-19th Century Subjects , Town Views - United States , Massachusetts