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  • Looking Glass | Our Collection | matherhomestead.org

    England, 1750-1780. Walnut, mirrored glass; pine; 32 ¾" h. x 16 ½" w. < Back Looking Glass Second Floor - SW Bedroom Other Decorative Arts England, 1750-1780. Walnut, mirrored glass; pine; 32 ¾" h. x 16 ½" w. Rectangular with a scalloped crest, the central pierced roundel containing a gilded foliate motif. Walnut crossbanding veneer with a carved and parcel gilt inner edge surrounds the glass. Previous Next

  • Two American Linsey-Woolsey “Summer-Winter” Coverlets | Our Collection | matherhomestead.org

    Natural dyes; circa 1800; New England. < Back Two American Linsey-Woolsey “Summer-Winter” Coverlets Second Floor - Guest Room Other Decorative Arts Natural dyes; circa 1800; New England. Both with a top layer of indigo-dyed wool, the bottom layer of buff linen, one quilted in an interlocking circular pattern; one quilted in feather or leaf pattern with separate flat pillow cover; 84” x 76”, the larger. Remarkably good condition overall with few small repairs. Previous Next

  • Donn's Blogs

    Docent Donn Smith has been busy in the attic and has many stories to tell about the Homestead and its inhabitants < Back Donn's Blogs Docent Donn Smith has been busy in the attic and has many stories to tell about the Homestead and its inhabitants Previous Next

  • Tombstone Shaped Cast Iron Fireback | Our Collection | matherhomestead.org

    33” h. x 23 ¼” w.; circa late 19th /early 20th century. < Back Tombstone Shaped Cast Iron Fireback First Floor - Keeping Room Other Decorative Arts 33” h. x 23 ¼” w.; circa late 19th /early 20th century. With figure of an Indian and Colonial figure; edged with bead molding. Previous Next

  • Brown Bag Lunch: Women in the American Revolution - March 10, 2023

    Brown Bag Lecture: Women in the American Revolution - putting the "her" in heroics! < Back Brown Bag Lunch: Women in the American Revolution - March 10, 2023 Brown Bag Lecture: Women in the American Revolution - putting the "her" in heroics! Previous Next

  • Chest of Drawers | Our Collection | matherhomestead.org

    New York or Southwestern Connecticut, 1805-1825 Cherry; tulip poplar; 43 ¼" h. x 45" w. x 20 ⅛" d. < Back Chest of Drawers Attic Furniture and Hard Furnishings New York or Southwestern Connecticut, 1805-1825 Cherry; tulip poplar; 43 ¼" h. x 45" w. x 20 ⅛" d. A rectangular top (originally a lid) over a deep drawer above three cockbeaded and graduated drawers, original stamped oval brasses; case sides extend to form straight bracket feet flanking a deeply serpentine skirt with large ogees and central half-round drop. Condition: missing veneer on the skirt and a section of cockbeading. Finish has broken down and now is crackled; originally would likely have been painted. Previous Next

  • Slant-Lid Desk | Our Collection | matherhomestead.org

    Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, 1800-1820. Figured walnut and veneer, tulip poplar, resinous white pine 43" h. x 41" w. x 22" d. < Back Slant-Lid Desk Second Floor - SE Bedroom Furniture and Hard Furnishings Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, 1800-1820. Figured walnut and veneer, tulip poplar, resinous white pine 43" h. x 41" w. x 22" d. Desk interior has an oval-inlaid central prospect door flanked by inlaid column drawers and two tiers of small drawers above three pigeonholes at each side. Prospect door encloses two small drawers above a pigeonhole through which three secret drawers may be accessed. Lower case with four graduated and cockbeaded drawers with grain arranged symmetrically, and string inlay; oval brasses are replacements (and at least the third set of brasses). Case stands on flared “French” feet with a shaped skirt across front and sides; diamond banding borders the base. Chamfered case corners inlaid in a fluted design. Condition: A strip of walnut along the bottom of the hinged lid is a repair, attached with three fasteners now covered by wood plugs in the bottom edge. Hinges appear to be replacements; lid is warped. Previous Next

  • Reverse Serpentine Chest of Four Drawers | Our Collection | matherhomestead.org

    Hartford area, Connecticut, 1790-1800 Cherry, white pine; 34 ¾" h. x 42 ⅝" w. x 22" d. < Back Reverse Serpentine Chest of Four Drawers Second Floor - SW Bedroom Furniture and Hard Furnishings Hartford area, Connecticut, 1790-1800 Cherry, white pine; 34 ¾" h. x 42 ⅝" w. x 22" d. The chest of four graduated and cockbeaded drawers has reverse serpentine (or “oxbow”) shaping in front with an overhanging conforming top. The front case corners with engaged quarter columns; ogee bracket feet splay outward. The post and bail handles and oval escutcheons are original. Condition overall is good. Previous Next

  • Nick Depuy - February 12, 2022

    First up, Nick will entertained and educated kids about American Folk music, playing folk songs from the 40s through the present, think Woodie Guthrie, Pete Segar, and talking about the historical influences behind these songs and how they've inspired the music that followed. Next, he performed his original music (he has penned over 60 songs and counting!) and a few cover favorites for adults and young adults. Nick calls his music “folksy with a few twists" -- think a combination of James Taylor meets Mumford & Sons. His goal, he said, is to tell a meaningful story through his music. < Back Nick Depuy - February 12, 2022 First up, Nick will entertained and educated kids about American Folk music, playing folk songs from the 40s through the present, think Woodie Guthrie, Pete Segar, and talking about the historical influences behind these songs and how they've inspired the music that followed. Next, he performed his original music (he has penned over 60 songs and counting!) and a few cover favorites for adults and young adults. Nick calls his music “folksy with a few twists" -- think a combination of James Taylor meets Mumford & Sons. His goal, he said, is to tell a meaningful story through his music. Previous Next

  • Connor Blenke

    Kitchen Garden < Back Connor Blenke Kitchen Garden Previous Next

  • Chinese Export Porcelain Armorial Tea Service of Fifteen (15) Pieces | Our Collection | matherhomestead.org

    Four teacups, 3 ½” d. Four saucers, 5 ½” d. Teapot with strawberry finial, twist handle, 5 ¾” h. x 8 ¾” w. Two plates, 9 ¼” d., and 7 ⅝” d. < Back Chinese Export Porcelain Armorial Tea Service of Fifteen (15) Pieces First Floor - Parlor Ceramics and Glass and Objects of Vertu Four teacups, 3 ½” d. Four saucers, 5 ½” d. Teapot with strawberry finial, twist handle, 5 ¾” h. x 8 ¾” w. Two plates, 9 ¼” d., and 7 ⅝” d. A white ground is festooned with blue ribbon enamels and gilt decoration of family crest with monogram, JG, surmounted by a crane. Label verso identifies family as Godey Family. Condition is good overall with two small rim chips on teapot; circa 1800. Previous Next

  • Camelback Sofa | Our Collection | matherhomestead.org

    Possibly New England; 35 ½" h. x 64" w. x 30" d. < Back Camelback Sofa First Floor - Parlor Furniture and Hard Furnishings Possibly New England; 35 ½" h. x 64" w. x 30" d. In the Chippendale form, circa 1790. Rolled arms, square tapered mahogany legs; yellow upholstery. Note: Frame was not examined because upholstery was not removed, thus preventing definitive determination of age and origin. Previous Next

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