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  • Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky - May 6, 2021

    The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution < Back Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky - May 6, 2021 The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution Previous Next

  • Plein Air Weeks 2022

    Artists drew, painted and photographed during Plein Air Weeks 2022 -- images to follow! < Back Plein Air Weeks 2022 Artists drew, painted and photographed during Plein Air Weeks 2022 -- images to follow! Previous Next

  • Drop-Leaf or Pembroke Table | Our Collection | matherhomestead.org

    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

  • Redwood

    Humboldt County, CA < Back Redwood Humboldt County, CA 1968 Established: Size: 139,091 acres Visitors: 458,400 in 2022 Summary Wildlife Sounds of the Park Things to Do When to Visit Ties to Stephen Mather Fun Fact Previous Next

  • Kings Canyon

    Fresno County, CA < Back Kings Canyon Fresno County, CA 1890 Established: Size: 461,901 acres Visitors: 640,986 in 2022 Summary Wildlife Sounds of the Park Things to Do When to Visit Ties to Stephen Mather Fun Fact Previous Next

  • Con Fuoco String Quartet - October 4, 2020

    We introduced our "Music at Mather" series with the classical sounds of the Con Fuoco String Quartet. These accomplished young musicians, Ari Matsushita, Kay McIlhenny, Josh Bustamente and Ami Matsushita, performed an hour long program including: String Quartet in G Major KV 156, Mozart; String Quartet no. 11 in F Major Op. 96 "American," Dvorak; and Eine Kleine Nacht Musik in G Major KV 525, Mozart. < Back Con Fuoco String Quartet - October 4, 2020 We introduced our "Music at Mather" series with the classical sounds of the Con Fuoco String Quartet. These accomplished young musicians, Ari Matsushita, Kay McIlhenny, Josh Bustamente and Ami Matsushita, performed an hour long program including: String Quartet in G Major KV 156, Mozart; String Quartet no. 11 in F Major Op. 96 "American," Dvorak; and Eine Kleine Nacht Musik in G Major KV 525, Mozart. Previous Next

  • Con Fuoco String Quartet - October 16, 2021

    Con Fuoco returned for a fall performance. < Back Con Fuoco String Quartet - October 16, 2021 Con Fuoco returned for a fall performance. Previous Next

  • Framed 1818 Needlework Sampler, Silk-on-Linen | Our Collection | matherhomestead.org

    Size: 16 ¾” h. x 10 ¼” w. (sight size); framed and glazed. < Back Framed 1818 Needlework Sampler, Silk-on-Linen Second Floor - NE Bedroom and Hallway Furniture and Hard Furnishings Size: 16 ¾” h. x 10 ¼” w. (sight size); framed and glazed. The alphabet and numerals in blue along upper section, over upper case alphabet in cross-stitched brown in center section, over lower section of Biblical script in crème thread: All the pious duties….. Signature and date embroidered in the lower center section: Nancy McPherson/ Nov 24, 1818. The linen ground has discolored, conflicting with the crème embroidery thread Previous Next

  • Arrow-Back Child’s Highchair | Our Collection | matherhomestead.org

    Southern New England, 1820-1840 Maple, tulip poplar seat; 36 ¼” h. x 16 w. x 17 ¾” d. < Back Arrow-Back Child’s Highchair First Floor - Dining Room Furniture and Hard Furnishings Southern New England, 1820-1840 Maple, tulip poplar seat; 36 ¼” h. x 16 w. x 17 ¾” d. Featuring a rectangular crest and three arrow-shaped vertical slats; the turned arms stand on two turned supports and are tenoned into the rear posts. The plank-seated chair stands on turned legs (suggesting bamboo turnings) with tapered feet, joined by turned rungs. Foot rest is a replacement. Previous Next

  • Oriental Rug | Our Collection | matherhomestead.org

    Wool-on-Wool, Ferraghan, handmade; 6’ 4” x 13’ 7”. < Back Oriental Rug First Floor - Parlor Other Decorative Arts Wool-on-Wool, Ferraghan, handmade; 6’ 4” x 13’ 7”. Featuring a deep alternating border surrounding central design field in natural dyes of red and indigo, with flowerheads and herati motifs. Condition shows several areas of wear, including a 6” repaired tear in the center; circa first quarter 20th century. Previous Next

  • Plein Air class Spring 2022!

    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

  • Connor Blenke

    Kitchen Garden < Back Connor Blenke Kitchen Garden Previous Next

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