Lithograph

Title:

Meredith Village, N.H.

Object Name:

Lithograph

Object ID:

1986.070

Creator:

Norris, George E. (1855-1926)Artist; Burleigh, Lucien R. (1853-1923)Lithographer

Place of Origin:

Brockton, MA / Troy, NY respectively (see below names)

Date:

1889

Description:

Lithograph, bird's-eye view of Meredith Village, N.H., drawn and published by George E. Norris, Brockton, MA, 1889. Lithographed by The Burleigh Lithographing Establishment, 1889. Aerial view of Meredith Village with "Winnipiseogee Lake" in right foreground and "Waukawn Lake" upper left. Houses, businesses and churches clustered between two lakes. Mountains in background. Printed directly under image at left: "DRAWN & PUBLISHED BY GEO. E. NORRIS, BROCKTON, MASS 1889". At center: "COPYRIGHT SECURED." On right: "THE BURLEIGH LITH. EST. TROY, N.Y." Title lower center in margin: "MEREDITH VILLAGE, N.H." Key in four columns; two on left and right of title. First column on left: "1 Congregational Church. / 2 Baptist Church. / 3 Free Baptist Church. / 4 Town Hall. / 5 Schools. / 6 'Meredith news' Office, G.F. Sanborn, Pub. / 7 S.A. Ladd's Office Building, Savings Bank. / 7 Post Office. / 8 Elm House, Thomas Gray. / 9 Hosiery Mills, Samuel Hodgson, / 10 Piano Case Mfy., J.A. Lang & Co. / 10 Lumber Mill, G.H. Clark & Co." Next column: "11 Meredith Shook & Lumber Co., T.L. Wadleigh. / 12 Boston, Concord & Montreal R.R. Station. / 14 Clarence A. Clark & Co., Job Printers and / Rolled Coin Wrapper Mfrs./ 15 Pease & Towle, Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots / and Shoes. / 16 J.F. Beede, Dry Goods, Clothing & Groceries. / 17 E.C. Mansfield, Dry Goods, Clothing, Boots, Shoes and Carpets. / 18 G.F. Sanborn, Drugs, Fancy Goods and Toilet Articles." First column on right: " 19 C.W. Morrison, Drugs, Medicines & Fancy Goods. / 20 J.B. French, Dry & Fancy Goods, Flour, Grain / and Provisions. / 21 Albert A. Kidder & Co., Groceries & Provisions, / Boots, Shoes and Rubbers. / 7 P.A. Ellsworth, Watches, Jewelry and Cutlery. / 22 Blake & Moulton, Undertakers. / 23 Wilbur J. Collins, Wheelwright, Picture / Frames and Livery Stable. / 18 S.M. Estes, Harness & Whip Mf'r and Dealer. / 7 S.W. Rollins, Attorney at Law. / 24 F.L. Hawkins, Physician and Surgeon. / 24 C.C. Mathewson, Dentist." Next column: " 25 F.B. Wilson, Photographer. / 26 D.F. Been, Truckman. / A S.A. Ladd, Residence. / B Mrs. J.W. Beede, [ditto mark] / C Mrs. N.B. Wadleigh, [ditto mark] / D Mt. Prospect. / E Sandwich Dome. / F Beech Hills. / G Fog Hill. / H McCrellis Hill. / I Jackman Island. / J Roses Island." Old backing paper on frame from Manchester Union, Thursday April 4, 1889. Deep molded wood frame with gilded patterned interior; glazed.

Material:

Paper

Dimensions:

H-17 W-28 inches

Credit Line:

New Hampshire Historical Society Purchase

People:

Norris, George E. (1855-1926), Burleigh, Lucien R. (1853-1923)

Subjects:

Meredith, NH, Views, Aerial, Views, Bird's-eye, Views, Panoramic, Industry, Manufacturers, Stores & shops, Bird's-eye views, Bird's-eye view prints, Lithographs