by Alice Barber Stephens (American, 1858-1932). Stephens studied under Thomas Eakins and quickly attained leadership in the “New Woman” movement of working and professional women of the late 19th century. She was, perhaps ironically, best recognized for her illustrations for Ivory Soap advertisements. Her work regularly appeared in magazines such as Scribner’s Monthly, Harper’s Weekly,…
Author: Myrian Cavalli
Function and fashion across two centuries of French and English furniture
The Pamplin Collection holds many and diverse pieces of 18th and 19th century furniture, including this period English secretary bookcase, with original broken- arch pediment and original mirrors. The candle slides are still intact. Continental two drawer chest, with original escutcheons. Marquetry of ebony and satinwood, plus other woods. This elegant curved front desk–a Continental…
Drinks Box 18th Century
Tantalus, or drinks box, 18th century, with an interior fitted for bottles and glasses. This tantalus is made of burled walnut and is supported by four carved feet. The bottles and glasses are of the same period, and thus are over 200 years old.
George Washington Objects
Objects in the Pamplin Collection relating to George Washington include, at the top, an American Revolutionary period stocked musket, with a 46-inch barrel, and a cherry stock made in the British Brown Bess style. With its pre-French and Indian War French lock and brass trigger guard and rammer pipes, the gun is a fine example…
George Washington George Washington, The Battle of Dorchester Heights
George Washington, The Battle of Dorchester Heights, by Emanuel Leutze (German/American, 1816-1868) This monumental (80”” x 120”) portrait, once owned by the Philadelphia Library, was painted by Leutze in 1853, not long after he completed his portrayal of “Washington Crossing the Delaware.” (One of the four studies for which is also in the Pamplin Collection.)
Jesse James Love Story
by Matt Clark (American, 1903-1972) This painting, by western artist Matt Clark, depicts the 1874 marriage of Jesse James to Zerelda Mimms (“Zee”), who aims her pistol at the hapless minister, while brother Frank keeps a lookout at the window. Like his brother Benton, Matt Clark was member of the Society of Illustrators Hall of…