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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

New England, late 18th century. White pine; 16 ¼" h. x 44 ¼" w. x 15 ½" d. < Back Blanket Chest Second Floor - SE Bedroom Furniture and Hard Furnishings New England, late 18th century. White pine; 16 ¼" h. x 44 ¼" w. x 15 ½" d. The six-board blanket chest has dovetailed corners, a base molding, and iron strap hinges attaching to top with cleats at each end. Interior with a lidless till on right side. The iron handles are 20th c. replacements, as is the lock. Chest has been stripped of its original paint and refinished with a clear coating inside and out. Previous Next

< Back History of American Music from Colonial Times to the present - presented by The Stamford Symphony. 3 part series Sundays at 4 pm in April, May, June We welcome the Stamford Symphony to the Mather Homestead for a three part lecture series: "The History of American Music from Colonial Times to the Present." Previous Next

Lassen County, CA < Back Lassen Volcanic Lassen County, CA 1916 Established: Size: 106,452 acres Visitors: 499,435 in 2018 Summary Wildlife Sounds of the Park Things to Do When to Visit Ties to Stephen Mather Fun Fact Previous Next

The Mather Homestead property originally consisted of 100 acres in 1778, which is what it took for a family to sustain itself. By 1906, when Stephen Tyng Mather acquired the property, it consisted of 22 acres. Stephen Mather hired Walter Burley Griffin, a renowned architect and landscape architect to create the sunken garden at the Homestead. < Back Mather Garden The Mather Homestead property originally consisted of 100 acres in 1778, which is what it took for a family to sustain itself. By 1906, when Stephen Tyng Mather acquired the property, it consisted of 22 acres. Stephen Mather hired Walter Burley Griffin, a renowned architect and landscape architect to create the sunken garden at the Homestead. Previous Next

Tucson, AZ < Back Saguaro Tucson, AZ 1994 Established: Size: 91,716 acres Visitors: 908,194 in 2022 Summary Wildlife Sounds of the Park Things to Do When to Visit Ties to Stephen Mather Fun Fact Previous Next

New England; first half 19th century. Maple; 43” h. x 40 ½” w. x 80” l. < Back Single Bedstead with “Cannonball” Finials Second Floor - NE Bedroom and Hallway Furniture and Hard Furnishings New England; first half 19th century. Maple; 43” h. x 40 ½” w. x 80” l. A solid curved headboard and four posts of equal size; quadruple ring and vase turnings with 3” ball finials, and medial turned post at the foot. Condition is good. Previous Next

Tavern Food + Tavern Drink + Tavern History + Tavern Games = Tavern Fun! < Back An Evening at the Mather Tavern - Feb 16, 2023 Tavern Food + Tavern Drink + Tavern History + Tavern Games = Tavern Fun! Previous Next

Including: Courting Mirror with fitted box [n.n.]; 17 ½" h. x 12 ¼" w. Walnut and European pine, mirrored and painted glass; 1775-1825. Looking Glass [n.n.]; 28" h. x 14 ⅝" w. Walnut and European pine, and mirrored glass; 1760-1800. < Back Two Northern European Looking Glasses First Floor - Entrance Hall Furniture and Hard Furnishings Including: Courting Mirror with fitted box [n.n.]; 17 ½" h. x 12 ¼" w. Walnut and European pine, mirrored and painted glass; 1775-1825. Looking Glass [n.n.]; 28" h. x 14 ⅝" w. Walnut and European pine, and mirrored glass; 1760-1800. Courting Mirror: With a deeply molded walnut frame, outset corners and central pediment with églomisé floral spray panel against a white ground. Looking Glass: Featuring a walnut-veneered scalloped crest and base; glass bordered by ogee-molded crossbanding. The crest has a slot for a finial or cartouche, now missing. Previous Next

The Mather Homestead Foundation is overseen by the Board of Directors: Chair: Richard L. Chilton, Jr., Stephen Berger, Diane Boston, Meredith Edwards, Jennifer L. Foster, Carol Glassmeyer, Ania Janis, Ronald LaMorte, Maeve McGovern, Ginger Morgan, Penny Rashin, John Sini, Tammy Sload, Lauren Swenson, Tiffany Van Elslander. Other boards include: Advisory Board, Junior Board, Teen Board. MATHER HOMESTEAD HIGH SCHOOL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES TEEN BOARD The Mather Homestead Teen Board offers high school students with an interest in history an opportunity to both contribute to and learn from the Mather Homestead, including its rich collection of original documents and antiques. MORE MH Teen Board 2022-23 SPRING INTERN PROGRAM High School seniors participating in Darien High School and New Canaan High School's intern programs are invited to apply for our internship. MORE MH Interns 2023

Cuyahoga County, OH < Back Cuyahoga Valley Cuyahoga County, OH 2000 Established: Size: 32,783 acres Visitors: 2,913,312 in 2022 Summary Wildlife Sounds of the Park Things to Do When to Visit Ties to Stephen Mather Fun Fact Previous Next

Probably England, 1780-1810. Mahogany, mirrored glass; pine; 31 ½" h. x 18" w. < Back Looking Glass Second Floor - SW Bedroom Other Decorative Arts Probably England, 1780-1810. Mahogany, mirrored glass; pine; 31 ½" h. x 18" w. An ornately scalloped mahogany-veneered crest with gilded phoenix bird in the pierced center; and ornately scalloped base. Molded cross-banding surrounds the glass. Backboards are replaced. Previous Next