Mahogany, white pine; Boston; 1750-1770; original brasses. 31" h. x 35" w. x 21 ½" d. < Back Block-Front Prospect Bureau Table (Kneehole Desk) First Floor - Parlor Furniture and Hard Furnishings Mahogany, white pine; Boston; 1750-1770; original brasses. 31" h. x 35" w. x 21 ½" d. The façade of the rectangular case of drawers has a recessed central cupboard with tombstone panel door below a shallow drawer with scalloped front and full-width drawer at the top. Top drawer has a recessed center with flanking curved projections. These swellings continued down stacks of three additional graduated drawers. The case has a conforming top with thumbnail-molded edge and stands on six straight bracket feet with ogee scalloping in the front. Brasses appear original; the bottom 2 ¾” of front feet are replacements, as are the rear feet; new glue blocks inside the feet; otherwise good condition, and a rare object. Previous Next

Maple, rush seat. New England; 41 ½” x 22” x 16”; circa 1750-1780, and later. < Back Queen Anne Armchair First Floor - Dining Room Furniture and Hard Furnishings Maple, rush seat. New England; 41 ½” x 22” x 16”; circa 1750-1780, and later. Yoke crest rail over a Queen Anne solid splat, woven rush seat; ring-and-ball front stretcher, Spanish (or brush) feet. Condition: Considerable restoration: new front feet; rear feet have been ended-out. Shape of arms is inconsistent with the form, and thus determined to be replacements. Previous Next

Guardian's of the Valley: John muir < Back Dean King - April 18, 2023 at the Darien Library Guardian's of the Valley: John muir Previous Next

Probably Connecticut, 1750-1800. Tulip poplar; 18 ¾" h. x 6 ¼" w. x 4 ¼" d. < Back Pipe Box with One Drawer First Floor - Keeping Room Other Decorative Arts Probably Connecticut, 1750-1800. Tulip poplar; 18 ¾" h. x 6 ¼" w. x 4 ¼" d. Tall rectangular box tapers slightly from its molded base to the open top with broken-ogee cutting. A shaped tang at the top of the backboard has a hole for hanging. Lower drawer with brass pull; “DW” is scratched into the drawer bottom. This is a classic New England pipe box in old surface. Containing two reproduction white clay pipes and pipe pieces from Colonial Williamsburg and Germany; longest 16” l. Previous Next

Great Camp Sagamore and the Rustic Movement, plus stories of the Vanderbilt Family < Back Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt III - June 23, 2022 Great Camp Sagamore and the Rustic Movement, plus stories of the Vanderbilt Family Previous Next

Saint Louis County, MN < Back Voyageurs Saint Louis County, MN 1975 Established: Size: 218,200 acres Visitors: 232,974 in 2019 Summary Wildlife Sounds of the Park Things to Do When to Visit Ties to Stephen Mather Fun Fact Previous Next

Back by popular demand ... more plein air painting with Lisa Thoren! < Back Plein Air class Spring 2022! Back by popular demand ... more plein air painting with Lisa Thoren! Previous Next

Probably Connecticut, 1810-1825. Cherry, tulip poplar; 27 ¼" h. x 32" w. x 19" d. < Back Drop-Leaf or Pembroke Table First Floor - Keeping Room Furniture and Hard Furnishings Probably Connecticut, 1810-1825. Cherry, tulip poplar; 27 ¼" h. x 32" w. x 19" d. Rectangular table with leaves supported by swivel stands on square tapered legs. One drawer with scored drawer edge, brass bail pull. Good refinished condition; refinished by Denson, 1927. Previous Next

Larimer County, CO < Back Rocky Mountain Larimer County, CO 1915 Established: Size: 265,461 acres Visitors: 4,300,424 in 2022 Summary Wildlife Sounds of the Park Things to Do When to Visit Ties to Stephen Mather Fun Fact Previous Next

England, 20th century reproduction of an early 19th century form. Mahogany, oak; 29 ½” h. x 51” l. x 20 ½” w. < Back Dining Table First Floor - Dining Room Furniture and Hard Furnishings England, 20th century reproduction of an early 19th century form. Mahogany, oak; 29 ½” h. x 51” l. x 20 ½” w. Two D-ends with drop-leaf center. Center section is not as detailed as ends but appears to belong; straight Marlborough legs. Previous Next

Nature Trail, Bench & Sign < Back Abhilash Polaki Nature Trail, Bench & Sign Previous Next

First at the Mic ... Superneutral, featuring Jon Jensen, singing favorites from the past 300 years! Then singer/songwriter James Crafford! < Back Music-at-Mather: Superneutral and James Crafford - March 11, 2023 First at the Mic ... Superneutral, featuring Jon Jensen, singing favorites from the past 300 years! Then singer/songwriter James Crafford! Previous Next