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-33" long. Made from the crook of a branch as shown by all the gnarls on it.  It is very- delicate with a brass tip. It was probably made for a lady. Purchased in Jacksonville, Fla. Sept., 1998. 

Mezzotint steel engraving. From a painting by John Trumbell, Esq., New York - printed and published by J. Neale, 56 Carmine St. Engraved by N.S. Sadd, N.Y. Purchased by FCHF Nov. 25,1995 at Westminster Antique Mall, Westminster, Md.

12 " x 26". Clear glass, etched foliate and floral decorations. Smoke bell. Used in entrance hallways from the 1830s onwards. Whale oil fuel originally.

6" x 20". Frame 23-1/2" x 26-1 /2" Typical activity of the period, but these people are better dressed than most. W.S. Mount, the painter, was one of the first American artists recognized by Europeans. This scene was titled "Boys Trapping" when…

- 89" tall; 42" at widest point, 14-3/4" deep, 14' x
28" base. Mahogany- some solid and some veneer. 12 hanging pegs; Ogee base with straight legs, solid fleur de-lis at the top; S swirls; diamond shape opening at the top would have held mirror…

- 84" x 24" x 34-1/2". Empire style. Mahogany, rolled crest rail, shaped back and arm supports, rolled seat rail, feet. It is possible that this sofa was in the house originally and passed from owner to owner. Date is compatible with 1845 date…

Frame- 1-3/4" x 28-112" x 42"; Mirror, 33-1/2" x 19-1/2". Burled mahogany with gold inner rim, original glass. (COL. EDITH HIN TON)

64" x 60". c. 1870. Design in red. This may have been made on a Draw loom, which necessitated child labor but was probably made on a Jacquard loom.

21'" x 42"- 1/2" x 38", Burled mahogany and maple, brass t.Ii1n, claw iron feet. Originally had a marble top. Mirrored back. One shelf. Called a petticoat table because the ladies could check their skirts to make sure their petticoats were not…