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Summer Bouqet
We see a table with a satin table cloth covering it; on it there is a vase of flowers, all with bright warm colors--red, yellow, and orange. To the left of the vase is a single blue book while on the right there is a pile of brown books. In the…
The Farm
This watercolor painting is a landscape of the quintessential farm in rural America. The most striking objects are the bright colored buildings that contrast with lighter-colored foliage and land. The composition is quite empty, a majority of the…
Tags: Barn; Farm; Federal Art Project; John Cunning; landscape; New Deal Gallery
In the Early Spring
This painting depicts a scene that combines natural elements with man-made features. The brick wall is clearly defined in the forefront of this painting, but our attention is directed to the waterfalls that flow behind it. The wall varies in height…
The Avon Inn
The historic landmark in Avon, NY was built ca. 1840 as a private residence and later became a sought-after destination during the village's days as a spa resort. Damaged by a fire in 1979, it was restored and has remained in business.<br />
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This linen…
Main Street, Looking South, Geneseo NY
The distinctive "Sky Tint" blue of this postcard probably dates it to the 1920s, and in confirmation we see both horse-drawn wagons and automobiles on Geneseo's (as-yet unpaved) Main Street. At left is the sign of Frazer, Green & Leadinham's hardware…
Tags: Bronze Bear; Geneseo, NY; Post Card; Watersheds
Sheffield Peabody, 1894
Homesteading in the Oklahoma Territory and separated from his Springwater, NY family, Peabody sat for this photograph taken on December 29, 1894. He would have been 64 years old.
Tags: Edmonds, OK; photograph; Sheffield Peabody
Trout Fishing in the Village
Village of Mumford, NY is the location for this watercolor blending elements of natural and built environments
Tags: angler art; Daly, Thomas Aquinas; Mumford, NY; Seth Green; trout
Industrial Possibilities of Dansville
Promotional brochure created by the Industrial Department of the Dansville and Mount Morris Railroad, a short line operation whose existence depended upon manufacturers locating near its facilities. The 32-page document contains information upon…
Monopoly Board
The most popular board game of the 1930s began as an inspiration of writer, actor, political activist and anti-monopolist Lizzie Magie, who created the Landlord Gamein 1903 as an educational tool. Players traveled around a square board, hoping to…