New York, possibly New Jersey, 1750-1775. Mahogany; 23 ½" h. x 24 ½" w. x 16 ½" d. < Back Rectangular Tray Top Tea Table First Floor - Parlor Furniture and Hard Furnishings New York, possibly New Jersey, 1750-1775. Mahogany; 23 ½" h. x 24 ½" w. x 16 ½" d. The molded “tray” top stands on four cabriole legs ending in ovoid feet on pads. Three of the four legs are laminated at the knees on one profile, representing original fabrication. The rounded, projecting molding along the bottom of the frame has a shaped drop at the center of each long side. Top has been removed and reinforced from underside but appears to be original. Previous Next

Another fun evening of creating holiday wreaths and centerpieces while sipping on holiday beverages! < Back Holiday Greenery - Nov. 30, 2022 Another fun evening of creating holiday wreaths and centerpieces while sipping on holiday beverages! Previous Next

Massachusetts, 1790-1815. Mahogany; 41 ½" h. x 24" w. x 21" d. < Back Lolling Chair First Floor - Keeping Room Furniture and Hard Furnishings Massachusetts, 1790-1815. Mahogany; 41 ½" h. x 24" w. x 21" d. A rectangular back with a shallow serpentine crest; S-shaped arms on curved arm supports join the front corners of the chair, above square tapered front legs; H-stretchers join legs. Rear feet are ended out by 2 ½”; the proper right front arm support is repaired at the bottom. The frame was not examined because upholstery was not removed. Good restored condition. Previous Next

Pennsylvania, 1820-1840. Cherry; 28 ¾” h. x 21” l. x 16” (top). < Back Tilt-Top Stand Second Floor - Guest Room Furniture and Hard Furnishings Pennsylvania, 1820-1840. Cherry; 28 ¾” h. x 21” l. x 16” (top). A rectangular top with slightly bowed or curved sides and serpentine-notched corners. A brass catch attaches top to a turned pedestal with a wide-bodied baluster above reel-and-ball turnings; on three ogee legs. Previous Next

Mary Culbertson (dates unknown). Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, dated 1834. Silk on linen; 16 ½" h. x 16 ½" w. (sight), 18 ½" x 18 ½" frame. < Back American Needlework Sampler Second Floor - Entrance Hall Other Decorative Arts Mary Culbertson (dates unknown). Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, dated 1834. Silk on linen; 16 ½" h. x 16 ½" w. (sight), 18 ½" x 18 ½" frame. The sampler displays three alphabets rendered in white (except for a “UVWZ” in blue) above a two-handled bowl with a stylized floral arrangement, flanked by two trees. A stylized floral vine borders the entire composition. Color fading. Bottom: Mary Culbertson’s work 1834 Shippensburg, September 8th 1834. Framed in modern frame. Previous Next

Custer County, SD < Back Wind Cave Custer County, SD 1903 Established: Size: 33,847 acres Visitors: 448,405 in 2020 Summary Wildlife Sounds of the Park Things to Do When to Visit Ties to Stephen Mather Fun Fact Previous Next

Eastern Massachusetts, 1730-1760 Walnut; 40 ¼" h. x 21 ¼" w. x 20 ¾" d. < Back Two Similar (Queen Anne) Side Chairs First Floor - Parlor Furniture and Hard Furnishings Eastern Massachusetts, 1730-1760 Walnut; 40 ¼" h. x 21 ¼" w. x 20 ¾" d. Each with a shaped, solid splat below a yoked crest rail over rear stiles with flat faces and rounded backs. Front seat rails are undercut with central half round flanked by ogee curves. Side seat rails undercut and join carved cabriole legs ending in pad feet. Rear legs are chamfered between seat rails; turned side stretchers, medial and rear stretchers similarly turned with swelled middles. Needlework on slip seats is 20th century; upholstery not removed for examination of slip seats. The chairs differ most in the undercut shaping the side rails and in the side curvature of the rear stiles. Condition of both is good. Previous Next

7⅛” h. (including hanging bracket) x 3 ⅛” w. Pocket watch: 1 ⅞” d.; circa 1830-1840. < Back Grain-Painted Hanging Watch Hutch with Pocket Watch Second Floor - Guest Room Other Decorative Arts 7⅛” h. (including hanging bracket) x 3 ⅛” w. Pocket watch: 1 ⅞” d.; circa 1830-1840. Cube-form with hanging bracket and flip top; painted brown with black outlining and grain painting. Containing a pocket watch with a silvered case, dial is cracked, one hand is broken. (Working condition of pocket watch unknown, but appears poor.) Paint condition of box is good, vibrant. Previous Next

New England, 1790-1810. Birch; 43" h. x 31 ¾" w. x 26" d. < Back Easy (or Wing) Chair First Floor - Keeping Room Furniture and Hard Furnishings New England, 1790-1810. Birch; 43" h. x 31 ¾" w. x 26" d. Upholstered easy chair with ‘wings’ that curve to cone-shaped arm supports. Legs joined by H-stretchers and a rear stretcher. Front Marlborough legs are replacements; rear block legs are additions. Frame was not examined because upholstery was not removed. In good restored condition. Previous Next

American Eden: David Hosack, Botany, and Medicine in the Garden of the Early Republic < Back Victoria Johnson - June 2, 2021 American Eden: David Hosack, Botany, and Medicine in the Garden of the Early Republic Previous Next

New England; first quarter 19th century. Maple; 44” h. x 42” w. x 79” l. < Back Pair of Bedsteads with “Cannonball” Finials Second Floor - Guest Room Furniture and Hard Furnishings New England; first quarter 19th century. Maple; 44” h. x 42” w. x 79” l. Each bed with four posts of equal size; ring and vase turnings clearly made by a master turner, and are crisp and sharp. By family history, both beds were lengthened in 1940. Condition is good. Previous Next

Con Fuoco returned for a Spring concert featuring Haydn and Mendlessohn < Back Con Fuoco String Quartet - June 19, 2022 Con Fuoco returned for a Spring concert featuring Haydn and Mendlessohn Previous Next