Old Court House at the Corner of E. Main and Nebraska Streets - Also Mrs. Palmer's and Dr. Leigh's Houses Next Door
Artist
Lizzie Camp
(American)
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1840
MediumCharcoal
DimensionsOverall, Frame: 23 1/2 x 18 5/8 in. (59.7 x 47.3 cm)
InscribedNotation on back paper, which has written and stenciled on it "Thos. Talbot and T. Talbot".
Credit LineGift of Mrs. William F. Egelhoff
Object number54.40.76
Not on view
DescriptionCharcoal drawing of the old Norfolk Borough courthouse (and fire station), which was built in 1780 and stood at the corner of East Main and Nebraska Streets. Artist was daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Palmer, whose house is also depicted in the drawing; Dr. Leigh's house was next door.Exhibition HistoryPlaced in the Willoughby-Baylor House, 9/10/68. Published References"Museum Piece of the Week", VIRGINIAN-PILOT, 2/18/57
November 23, 1891
