Cultural Landscape Report Documents Received from Heritage Heritage Materials received 10/28/23 Progress memo Draft history chapter Site Existing Landscape map Site Existing Landscape map 2 MH Documents History National Register of Historic Places Listing The Story of the Mather Homestead as told by Gordon Hastings The Story of the Homestead - find this document Anne McPherson report on homestead 1956 Letter from Selleck 1878 Letter from the "old homestead" 1877 House Bertha's album chronicling house history (see bottom of this page) Ownership of the home over the years MH ownership 1778 TO 2017 Donn's Blog: Ah, had the Deacon lived another 182 years... A look at the Last Will and the estate of Deacon Joseph Mather. Donn's Blog: From the Deacon to Stephen... Tracing the ownership of the Homestead from 1840 to 1905. 2021 McPherson donation of land Garden Walter Burlei gh Griffith plans 1909? Pictures of STM's garden - find Lillian Egleston plans 1938 - find APS Final Condition Assessment Surveys - 2021 - 2021 The Mather Homestead Foundation is dedicated to the preservation of the Mather Homestead, built in 1778 and enjoyed by seven generations of Mather descendants, as a treasured place for public education and enjoyment. The Foundation is committed to raising awareness of the Homestead’s unique history, dating back to the Revolutionary War, and Stephen Tyng Mather’s legacy as an important conservationist and the founder of our modern National Parks System.

Silk-on-Linen, framed and glazed; 17 ¼” h. x 12 ¼” w. (sight size). < Back American Schoolgirl Needlework First Floor - Entrance Hall Other Decorative Arts Silk-on-Linen, framed and glazed; 17 ¼” h. x 12 ¼” w. (sight size). Within a flower and vine border, a complex polychrome design of flowers, trees, bird, butterflies, and cat, around a 20-line verse entitled, Christ the Rose of Sharon. Needlework signature and dated in brown LC: Hannah Stuniken/ December 20, 1794. Some age toning of the linen ground, otherwise condition and color are good. Note: Although Stuniken is a German or Austrian name, the Biblical verse in English suggests the maker of this work as American. More research should be done. Previous Next

Coastal Connecticut, 1775-1810. Maple, tulip poplar, ash, rush seat; 40 ½" h. x 19 ¾" w. x 15 ¾" d. < Back “York” Side Chair Second Floor - Entrance Hall Furniture and Hard Furnishings Coastal Connecticut, 1775-1810. Maple, tulip poplar, ash, rush seat; 40 ½" h. x 19 ¾" w. x 15 ¾" d. The turned side chair, known in the period as a York chair, has a yokeshaped crest above elongated baluster turnings with complex ball, ring, and baluster turnings above and below. The solid tulip poplar splat is tenoned into a stay rail above a rush seat; turned and tapered front legs have small columnar turnings at the top and offset-turned pad feet, the proper left of which has partially split off. Front turning has opposing balusters and reel in the center. Ash double side stretchers and a single rear stretcher secure the legs. Previous Next

Nine cups, 3 ¾” d. Eleven saucers, 5 ⅝” d. Waste bowl, 3 ⅜” h. x 6 ¼” d. Two under-plates or trays, 7 ¾” d. Footed milk pitcher, 4 ¾” h. Footed teapot with flower finial, repaired lid, 8” h. x 9 ½” w. < Back Set of Staffordshire Pink Lustreware Tea Service First Floor - Parlor Ceramics and Glass and Objects of Vertu Nine cups, 3 ¾” d. Eleven saucers, 5 ⅝” d. Waste bowl, 3 ⅜” h. x 6 ¼” d. Two under-plates or trays, 7 ¾” d. Footed milk pitcher, 4 ¾” h. Footed teapot with flower finial, repaired lid, 8” h. x 9 ½” w. On crème ground, hand painted with rose and lavender scrolling floral, green hearts; circa1810-1830; 24 pieces total. Previous Next

Including: Shoehorn with repoussé work on handle, 6 ¾” l. Hand mirror with silver frame, 9 ½’ l. Brush with natural bristles, Sterling handle, 9” l. Nail file, Sterling handle, 6 ⅝” l. < Back Sterling Silver Dresser Set, Four Pieces Second Floor - Guest Room Other Decorative Arts Including: Shoehorn with repoussé work on handle, 6 ¾” l. Hand mirror with silver frame, 9 ½’ l. Brush with natural bristles, Sterling handle, 9” l. Nail file, Sterling handle, 6 ⅝” l. Shoe-horn is marked, Hamilton & Diesinger Sterling; circa 1900. Previous Next

In the Mandarin palate with red and gold painted floral sprays against a crème ground; cylinder shape with flared rim and base, 8 ½” h. < Back Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain Vases Mounted as Lamps First Floor - Parlor Ceramics and Glass and Objects of Vertu In the Mandarin palate with red and gold painted floral sprays against a crème ground; cylinder shape with flared rim and base, 8 ½” h. Condition is good; presumed pierced bases for lamp mounts; ca. 1800-1825. Previous Next

England, mid-18th century Tin-glazed earthenware; 7 ½” h. x 5” w. x 2 ½” d. < Back Pair of Blue and White Delft Wall Pockets Second Floor - Guest Room Other Decorative Arts England, mid-18th century Tin-glazed earthenware; 7 ½” h. x 5” w. x 2 ½” d. Cornucopia-shaped; marked with blue-painted “T” script upper section. Condition is good. Previous Next

England, 20th century Elmwood; 13” h. x 34” l. x 14” d. < Back Six-Board Chest Second Floor - SW Bedroom Furniture and Hard Furnishings England, 20th century Elmwood; 13” h. x 34” l. x 14” d. Fitted top over case with molded flat base; strap hinges, new metal handles. Scrapes and finish losses. Previous Next

Dan is an American singer songwriter. With a contemporary Americana flair, Dan’s music reflects his love of classic rock and blues. His evocative lyrics, captivating melodies, and energetic performances exude Dan’s passion for creating and sharing his music with everyone around him. < Back Dan Zlotnick - July 11, 2021 Dan is an American singer songwriter. With a contemporary Americana flair, Dan’s music reflects his love of classic rock and blues. His evocative lyrics, captivating melodies, and energetic performances exude Dan’s passion for creating and sharing his music with everyone around him. Previous Next

On the Trail returned by popular demand! On the Trail is a modern acoustic quartet that explores everything from bluegrass to contemporary pop, from stunning instrumentals to beautiful songs. The band bonded from their love of bluegrass and the band Punch Brothers, and has already gained recognition and praise for their execution of challenging music, as well as fore their new original music. On the Trail features Darien Middlesex Music Teacher, Austin Scelzo on fiddle and vocals, To Polizzi on mandolin and vocals, Chet Duke on banjo and Charlie Widmer on guitar and vocals. < Back On the Trail - August 29, 2021 On the Trail returned by popular demand! On the Trail is a modern acoustic quartet that explores everything from bluegrass to contemporary pop, from stunning instrumentals to beautiful songs. The band bonded from their love of bluegrass and the band Punch Brothers, and has already gained recognition and praise for their execution of challenging music, as well as fore their new original music. On the Trail features Darien Middlesex Music Teacher, Austin Scelzo on fiddle and vocals, To Polizzi on mandolin and vocals, Chet Duke on banjo and Charlie Widmer on guitar and vocals. Previous Next

Handmade 3’ 4” x 6’ 5”, circa 1925-1940. < Back Oriental Rug First Floor - Entrance Hall Other Decorative Arts Handmade 3’ 4” x 6’ 5”, circa 1925-1940. Featuring a crème border with blues and red surrounding flowerheads. Some aniline dyes; condition overall is good. Previous Next

Including: Pink and yellow roses against a black ground; 3’ 11” x 6’. Semicircular with pattern of red roses and buds on beige ground; 33” x 16”. Circular with pattern of three center red roses with concentric polychrome ‘waves’ to brown and blue edge; 33” d. Handmade, wool and cotton; late 19th/ early 20th century. < Back Three American Handmade Floral Pattern Hooked Rugs Second Floor - SW Bedroom Other Decorative Arts Including: Pink and yellow roses against a black ground; 3’ 11” x 6’. Semicircular with pattern of red roses and buds on beige ground; 33” x 16”. Circular with pattern of three center red roses with concentric polychrome ‘waves’ to brown and blue edge; 33” d. Handmade, wool and cotton; late 19th/ early 20th century. Condition is good. Previous Next