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- Interior of John Burroughs' "Slabsides" Retreat, West Park, New York, 1917 - John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and writer whose nature essays were well-received in both literary and scientific circles. From his home in the Catskills of upstate New York, Burroughs wrote mostly about accessible and familiar landscapes. After 1895, he did much of his writing at Slabsides, a rustic retreat he built a mile from his home.
- May 27, 1917
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Interior of John Burroughs' "Slabsides" Retreat, West Park, New York, 1917
John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and writer whose nature essays were well-received in both literary and scientific circles. From his home in the Catskills of upstate New York, Burroughs wrote mostly about accessible and familiar landscapes. After 1895, he did much of his writing at Slabsides, a rustic retreat he built a mile from his home.
- Detail of "Cathy Celebrates Christmas: A Victorian Dollhouse" Quilt, 1991 -
- circa 1991
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Detail of "Cathy Celebrates Christmas: A Victorian Dollhouse" Quilt, 1991
- John Burroughs Sitting at the Fireplace at Woodchuck Lodge, 1918 - John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and essayist who wrote about accessible and familiar landscapes. In 1913, with financial assistance from Henry Ford, Burroughs purchased the house built by his brother Curtis on land near Burroughs's birthplace in Roxbury, New York. Woodchuck Lodge, as Burroughs referred to it, became his summer retreat and its natural surroundings became the subject of his creative works.
- September 28, 1918
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John Burroughs Sitting at the Fireplace at Woodchuck Lodge, 1918
John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and essayist who wrote about accessible and familiar landscapes. In 1913, with financial assistance from Henry Ford, Burroughs purchased the house built by his brother Curtis on land near Burroughs's birthplace in Roxbury, New York. Woodchuck Lodge, as Burroughs referred to it, became his summer retreat and its natural surroundings became the subject of his creative works.
- Drawing, "Liv. Rm Fire Place and Kitchen Fire Place Mrs. Wells House Union Conn" (now Daggett Farmhouse), April 5, 1977 -
- April 05, 1977
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Drawing, "Liv. Rm Fire Place and Kitchen Fire Place Mrs. Wells House Union Conn" (now Daggett Farmhouse), April 5, 1977
- Drawing, "S.E. Bed Room 2nd and Living Room Fire Places M. Wells House Union Conn." (now Daggett Farmhouse), April 2, 1977 -
- April 02, 1977
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Drawing, "S.E. Bed Room 2nd and Living Room Fire Places M. Wells House Union Conn." (now Daggett Farmhouse), April 2, 1977
- Ash Scraper -
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Ash Scraper
- Pothook -
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Pothook
- Waffle Iron -
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Waffle Iron
- China (Dr. Gould), 1890-1915 - In 1890, Jenny Young Chandler, 25 years old and recently widowed, began working for the <em>New York Herald</em>. As a photojournalist and feature writer, Chandler captured life in Brooklyn, New York, and vicinity. She also documented collections of private individuals and museums -- some of which were featured in magazine articles for collectors. By 1922, the time of her death, she had produced over 800 glass plate negatives.
- 1890-1915
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China (Dr. Gould), 1890-1915
In 1890, Jenny Young Chandler, 25 years old and recently widowed, began working for the New York Herald. As a photojournalist and feature writer, Chandler captured life in Brooklyn, New York, and vicinity. She also documented collections of private individuals and museums -- some of which were featured in magazine articles for collectors. By 1922, the time of her death, she had produced over 800 glass plate negatives.
- Fireplace, 1890-1915 - In 1890, Jenny Young Chandler, 25 years old and recently widowed, began working for the <em>New York Herald</em>. As a photojournalist and feature writer, Chandler captured life in Brooklyn, New York, and vicinity. She also documented collections of private individuals and museums -- some of which were featured in magazine articles for collectors. By 1922, the time of her death, she had produced over 800 glass plate negatives.
- 1890-1915
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Fireplace, 1890-1915
In 1890, Jenny Young Chandler, 25 years old and recently widowed, began working for the New York Herald. As a photojournalist and feature writer, Chandler captured life in Brooklyn, New York, and vicinity. She also documented collections of private individuals and museums -- some of which were featured in magazine articles for collectors. By 1922, the time of her death, she had produced over 800 glass plate negatives.