Name/Title
The Mill and River, WillimanticEntry/Object ID
2023.33.1Description
A view of the mill and river in Willimantic. 1986 by Editha Spencer Numbered Linoleum Block print on paper. Spencer produced this image of the mills the year after the American Thread Company closed the plant.Artwork Details
Medium
Numbered linoleum block print on paperSubject
The Willimantic Mill and RiverSubject Place
Neighborhood
Willimantic, CTCity
Windham, CTContinent
North AmericaRegion
NortheastContext
This work was done the year after the American Thread Company closed the plant. During this time there was an increased attention to capturing images of Willimantic as they historically stood. This piece is an example of that focus.Collection
Lucy Crosbie CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Editha SpencerRole
ArtistDate made
1986Time Period
20th CenturyInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
SignatureLocation
Bottom borderTranscription
The Mill and River, Willimantic Ap 1986 Editha SpencerLanguage
EnglishMaterial/Technique
In Artist's Hand, PencilColors
Color
Black, WhiteColor Notes
Back inked woodcut on paper.Location
Location
Room
Archives* Untyped Location
Main Museum BuildingCategory
StorageDate
October 21, 2023Condition
Overall Condition
Very GoodDate Examined
Oct 21, 2023Created By
Eves, JamieCreate Date
October 21, 2023Updated By
Eves, JamieUpdate Date
November 25, 2023