Title: 'Three Horses.' It is in deteriorated condition and rather useless. Recovered from Capen/Riverside on 7/31/2006.
Title: 'Shepherdess.' It is in deteriorated condition and rather useless. Recovered from Capen/Riverside on 7/31/2006.
This is a badly spotted copy of the mural 'The Day of Decision' which could be of use in a school exhibit (identify). Explication of the mural is on the back: 'The Day of Decision' a mural painted by Barry Faulkner for the home office of the John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company depicts the tense moment in the Continental Congress in Independence Hall, Philadelphia, on July 2, 1776. Benjamin Harrison of Virginia has just finished reading the Independence Resolve: 'RESOLVED, That these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, Free and Independent States,' John Hancock, President of the Congress in the chair, is about to say 'Gentlemen, you have heard the Resolution: As this momentous question has been fully debated by the Congress during the past two months, I will, if no member objects, proceed to take the vote.' The Independence Resolve was passed. Next day, July 3, John Adams wrote to his wife Abigail, 'Yesterday the greatest question was decided, which ever was debated in America; and a greater, perhaps, never was nor will be decided among men.' After the passage of this resolution it only remained to read and adopt Thomas Jefferson's amended draft of the Declaration of Independence, which was done on July 3 and 4. A number of the signers of the Declaration of Independence were not present on July 2. Shown in the mujral are more than half of the members actually present: L to R - Robert Morris, George Clinton, Stephen Hopkins, Thomas McKean, Joseph Hewes, Samuel Adams, John Dickinson, Josiah Bartlett, William Paca, Lyman Hall, Thomas Stone, Rev. Samuel Witherspoon, Thomas Jefferson, Roger Sherman, Benjamin Franklin, Robert Livingston, John Adams, James Wilson, Robert Paine, Francis Hopkinson, Benjamin Harrison, Charles Thomson (Clerk), Samuel Huntington, John Hancock, Elbridge Gerry, Edward Rutledge.
Publication - Poster, 'Market Fair and Auction Sale at Worthington'
Poster Title: 'Market Fair & Auction at Worthington. 'This is a Sale Poster advertising the third market fair and public sale, by the Green Mountain Agricultural Society, at the Town Hall, in Worthington, on Tuesday, the 30th of Oct., at 9:00 A. M. 'All kinds of stock will be offered for sale or exchange: also all kinds of Produce, by sample or otherwise. Auction sales will commence at 10:00 a.m., and continue through the day. Those who wish to avail themselves of the public sales are requested to make their entries with the secretary of the society, on or before the date of the sale. The public sale will be conducted in the order of entry. Ample provision will be made for the security of Stock. All public sales are to [be] positive sales, and a liberal credit will be given for most of the property sold, if desirable. The citizens of the neighboring towns are respectfully invited to participate in the purchase and sale of stock and other property. Experienced Auctioneers will be in attendance.' Names in bold print at the bottom of the poster are: Horace Cole, C. H. Bates, Nahum Blackman, Zenas Watkins, A. D. Perry. Printed by Gazette & Courier Caloric Printing Establishment, Northampton, MA. It is framed in an old wooden, partially deteriorated, fairly ornate frame. Quite a lovely piece. Recovered from Capen/Riverside on 7/31/2006. On display in East Vestibule.
Newsprint - 'Lafayette's Visit to Worthington' plus undated article by Dorothy Potter
Yellowing copy of newsprint of 1925 telling of Lafayette's Visit to Worthington in 1825. 'Worthington Woman, Grand-daughter of Col. William Rice, Who Welcomed Noted Frenchman, Tells of Hisd Country" section article in "Town and Country" section of unnamed newspaper by Dorothy Potter recounting the events of the day
The Bartlett Hotel burned in the late 1890s. The block is wood with a metallic photo of the Bartlett Hotel. Ink stains are visible.
Art - Printing Block of Woodbridge House
The block is wood with a metallic photo of the Woodbridge House. Ink stains are visible.
Art - Printing Block of 'Early American House'
The block is wood with a metal cutout of an early American house.The house is a full cape with a gambrel roof. There is a 'coffin' door visible on the left side of the house. No ink stains are visible.
Art - Printing Block of Noah Pierce (Pearce) Tavern
The block is wood with a metallic photo of the Noah Pierce Tavern. Ink stains are visible.
Art - Printing Block of The Worthington Town Hall
The block is wood with a metallic photo of the the Worthington Town Hall. Ink stains are visible.
Art - Oil Painting, Capen/Riverside School House
Color painting by Dorothy Beebe of the Capen/Riverside School house. Matted, oil, varnished on canvas, Given in honor of her father, Walter H. Tower. On exhibit in the east vestibule of the WHS.
Watercolor mounted on board, edges show water damage. It was found in the back of a framed object Helen took apart. Subject of watercolor is peonies framing a poem, written with gilt (supposedly suspended in kerosene to secure the gold): 'Sleep sweet Within this quiet room O thou whoe'er thou art- And let no mournful yesterday disturb thy peaceful heart; Nor let it tomorrow scare the rest with dreams of coming ills. Thy maker is thy changeless friend: His love surrounds thee still, Forget thyself and all the world: put out each feverish light, the stars are watching overhead. Sleep sweet - Good night - Good night!' On reverse is handwritten in ink: 'Stevens family from Papa, May 21, 1896
Art - Watercolor Painting, James Benjamin Tombstone by Althea Mason
Watercolor of James Benjamin tombstone presented to WHS by Althea Mason, unframed and unsuitable for display. Althea would like it back if we do not display it. A frame was purchased and it is hanging in the East Vestibule. As of this date, Althea has never seen it hanging.
Art - Painting, Marion Bartlett, by Alice Tufts
Oil painting/portrait of Marion Bartlett, dressed in Native American costume. Painting was done by Alice Tufts probably in 1918 for 150th anniversary of Town incorporation. Frame is oval shaped, gold.
Art - Oil Painting, Arthur G. Capen, by Ann Rausch
Oil painting by Ann Rausch of Arthur G. Capen, Organist 1899-1916, 1927-1963. On display in WHS.
Art - Watercolor Painting, Worthington Historical Society Bell, by Karin Cook
Watercolor of the Worthington Historical Society painted, framed and donated by Karin Cook of Worthington. Value of $400. Karin Cook is a local painter who also teaches. This painting is the product of a session Karin held with her class on the grounds of the building on a summer day. It is a view of the front south east corner and features the vertical of the old school bell. It is on display in the main room of the Worthington Historical Society Building.
Art - Print, Still Life with Fruit, by Florence Gidden
Color painting of a still life (fruit, plant, books) by Florence Glidden in 1941. Title: 'Ivy', signed and titled on back, dated on back. Probably oil on canvas. Framed.
Art - Oil Painting, Farmhouses in Stevensville
Oil on canvas of a landscape representing two farmshouses in Stevensville. Painting by Ida Stevens McLellan, born in Stevensville, married to Roy McLellan, blacksmith in Cummington. Signed on back on upper stretcher in pencil: 'Painting by Ida McLellan 1880' painting strapped at all four stretcher corners with cloth. Medium: oil, is cracking. On exhibit at WHS.
'Stonepool' at West Worthington Falls by Lyder Frederickson, 1961
Color painting of landscape of 'West Worthington Falls, the Stone Pool' by Lyder Frederickson in April 1961. Oil on canvas; signed: lower left hand corner, front 'Lyder' in orange. Assignation: 'to Mary and Harold from Renee and Lyder, April 1961.'
Art - Oil Painting, Brookstone, by Lyder Frederickson
Color painting of landscape of Brookstone House on River Road. Medium: oil on canvas. By Lyder Frederickson; signed on back 'F. Lyder Frederickson' in orange. painted July 1959 signed on front also 'Lyder, '59'. Condition: two tears, mid-right. On exhibit in the WHS.