This is a painting of the H.D. Smith Carriage Factory located in the Plantsville section of Southington, CT. William Sherman Ward took out over 50 patents while serving as superintendent of the factory starting in 1883, including the first of it's kind Carriage bolt cutting machine. I have loved this building ever since I can remember. It has personality as well as history... It was enjoyable to set up across the street and paint this view.
You can find some info on carriage bolts here: http://www.blacksmithbolt.com/gpage14.html
They are kind of beautiful really.
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