Object Record
Images
Metadata
Object Name |
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Title |
"Esculapia Springs, KY." (Sulphur Springs) |
Catalog Number |
2004.41.9 |
Date |
1847 |
Material(s) |
Paper/Ink |
Dimensions |
H-6.625 W-4 inches |
Description |
This is an illustration from "Collins' Historical Sketches of Kentucky, Cincinnati, 1847" titled, "Esculapia Springs, KY" from a wood engraving. It is printed in black. A small knob in the foreground has small trees. Trees, homes and barns are in the middle ground surrounded by fence rows. A large sloping hill is in the background at the center. |
Notes |
Schmidt catalogue number KV 11, 1011. This page was removed from Collins' Historical Sketches of Kentucky", Cincinnati, 1847. "Esculapia or Sulphur Springs is located in Lewis County. This celebrated watering place is situated in a romantic valley, surrounded by tall hills of easy ascent, from which the view is picturesque and enchanting. The improvements have been greatly extended within a few years, and now afford ample accommodations for 200 visitors. There are 2 springs, one of white sulphur, the other Chalybeate, said to be equal if not superior to the waters of similar kind in Virginia." |
Collection |
Martin F. Schmidt Collection |
Subjects |
Book illustrations Bookplates Drawing Ink drawings Medicine Prints Springs Water use Woodcuts Engraving Health resorts Historic sites Mineral springs |
Search Terms |
Water Therapy Resort Lewis County (Ky.) Kentucky Esculapia Springs |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |