Lithograph

Title:

Henniker, N.H.

Object Name:

Lithograph

Object ID:

1967.067.05

Creator:

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

Place of Origin:

Brockton, MA

Date:

1889

Description:

Lithograph, bird's-eye view of Henniker, N.H.,drawn and published by George E. Norris (1855-1826), lithographed by the Burleigh Lithographing Establishment, 1889. Ink on paper with gray or blue tint stone. Aerial view of Henniker with river flowing down a series of falls from left center edge to lower center. Mill buildings on riverbanks. Town clustered in center middle to background; town has houses, churches, stores, and businesses. Covered bridge spans river in left foreground. Two smaller illustrations at lower left and right. In lower left, landscape titled, "SOUTH OF R.R.BRIDGE". At lower right, landscape titled, "WEST HENNIKER". Below illustration at left: "DRAWN & PUBLISHED BY GEO. E. NORRIS, BROCKTON, MASS. 1889." Below illustration at right: "THE BURLEIGH LITH. EST. TROY, N.Y." Titled in the center: "HENNIKER, / N. H." Key in 4 columns, two on left and two on right of title. First column: "1 Congregational Church. / 2 Methodist Church. / 3 Universalist Church. / 4 Academy. / 5 Schools. / 6 Town Hall. / 7 Post Office, Noyes' Block. / 8 Mink Hills. / 9 Hotel Dufferin, C.H.McAlpine Propr." Second column: " 10 Chase Chamberlain & Co., Shoes & Slipper Mfy. / 11 Contoocook Valley Paper Co. / 12 Gage & Co., Dry Measure & Woodenware Mfy. / 13 C.H. & F.H.Corser Custom Grist Mill. / 14 Chase, Chamberlain & Co's Box Mill. / 15 Contoocook Valley Creamery Co. / 16 G.W.S.Dow, Manufacturer. / 17 D.F.Lyman, Lumber. / 7 O.H.Noyes, Hardware & Furniture. / 18 Preston Bros., General Mdse." Third column: "19 Wm.O.Folsom, Merchant, Emerson's Block. / 7 Emery & Bean, Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots, Shoes / Clothing. / 18 J.Webster, Merchant Tailor. / 19 F.H.Scribner, Druggist. / 19 W.T. Sargent, Jeweler. / 19 E.E.Russell, Hair Dresser. / 20 Geo. H.Sanborn, Physician and Surgeon. / 21 D.S.Carr, Insurance." Fourth column: "22 Geo. A.Woods Jr. Meats & Provisions. / 23 R.M.Gregg, Harness Maker. / 24 D.W.Cogswell, Farmer. / 25 E.N.Cogswell, Farmer. / 26 H.A & J.J.Rice, Farmers. / 27 W.W.Skillen & Son, Blacksmithing. / 28. L.W.Preston, Blacksmithing. / 29 Balch & Woods, Livery and Boarding Stables. / 30. S.A.Bunnell, Contractor & Builder." Matted. Molded wood frame with acrylic glazing.

Material:

Paper

Dimensions:

H-17.5 W-23.75 inches

Credit Line:

Gift of Dartmouth College

People:

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

Subjects:

Henniker, NH, Townscapes, Industry, Industrialization, Bird's-eye view prints