Old houses King & Varick Sts.
"Greenwich Village N.Y.C. Quaint old houses, Varick and King Streets, on the site of Richmond Hill, where sojourned Lord Amherst, George Washington, Vice-President Adams and Aaron Burr."--printed on verso. New York, N. Y.
http://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/f10790b0-c55d-012f-5355-58d385a7bc34The image is a vintage etching or woodcut depicting old, weathered buildings with various architectural details such as chimneys and windows. In the foreground, there's an area where individuals appear to be engaging in activities on the ground; some are seated while one person lies down seemingly asleep. The scene includes elements like a dog and what looks like barrels near the building entrance, suggesting domestic life from another era. The etching is titled "OLD HOUSES KING & VARICK STs." by Bernhard Wall at the bottom of the image.
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