The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-24

Mrs. Elizabeth Brusie Sarcka. in
describing the exhibit of paintings,
for the special Tercentenary sup
plement, aptly says, "Out Of the
dusk of comparative obscurity into
the bright light of Connecticut's
Tercentenary celebration, comes
Ralph Earle, the Revolutionary
artist, to take his place with such
Connecticut painters as Trumbull
and Morse. Twenty-one Earle
portraits are hung in the school
auditorium, where the choicest ex-
hibits Of portraits and fine old fur
niture are housed. A. Sheldon Pen
noyed, Litchfield artist, has been
untiring in his efforts for a sue
cessful and artistic collection.
William S. walcott and Floyd l..
Thoms, authorities on furniture,
have arranged in the present ex-
hibit many pieces associated with
the history of Litchfield. Very
early Connecticut types are shown,
with the more sophisticated piece
of Sheraton, Duncan Phyfe and
the Chippendale's of a later period.
Mrs. Morris Seymour has exhibited
the Moses Seymour Duncan Phyfe
sofa. -Four fine pieces loaned by
Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Fussenich are
in the simulated room of paneled
pine. Mr.. mad Mrs. H. q. Menden-
hall have one of the largest ex-
hibits, also that of Mrs. Frederick
Sherman.
Connecticut antiques, in charge
of william M. Van Wrinkle, repre-
sent various groups associated whit
the town in olden times. Mr.. and
Mrs. Jewish Marsh have contribu-
ted much that belonged to Mr..
Marsh's ancestors one of the or
iginal settlers of the town. Mr.. and
Mrs. John H. Brooks, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. M. vanWinkle, DR.. and Mrs. J.
l.. Buel and Mrs. j. G. Beckwith
all have interesting exhibits OF
brass articles, decorated slip ware.
paper and leather goods, many of
them manufactured in Litchfield.
Miss Margaret Seymour Beck
with is chairman Of the Papier
mache hand made furniture made
in Litchfield nearly 100 years ago.
The silverware display will de-
light the lover Of beautiful pieces.
Mrs. John L. Buel, an expert on
Hall marks, has arranged this
room with American, English and
some European silver, the foreign
pieces having belonged to the col
lection Of we'll known local people.
The costume room presents a
study in old fashioned styles from
the days of homespun to the elab-
crate court brocades of the bellies
of a later period. In fact, several
gorgeous costumes are shown
which were worn by Litchfield wo-
men at occasions of great impor-
lance. Mrs. H. G. Mendenhall has
secured a surprising number OF
authentic costumes for the exhibit.
Some of the choicest examples
come through the courtesy Of the
Litchfield historical society. Mrs.
M. w. Seymour, Mrs. +. w. Peck
OF Morris and Mrs. Mendenhall.
Laces and fans are the delightful
personal treasures of the ladies OF
the past two centuries. The laces
exhibited in Litchfield are largely
Of European origin, treasured by
Litchfield women and handed
down to posterity. Miss Clarissa
Deming has gathered a beautiful
collection from the Litchfield His
torical society and from local fam
lilies.
Miss Ellen N. Doyle and Miss
Clarissa Deming have borrowed
one of the most priced collections,
exquisitely painted miniatures.
Many are by Dickinson, who had
for his subjects many local people
Other choice American miniatur-
lists have been represented for
their artistic contribution Among
the exhibits are family miniatures
sent by Mrs. w. w. Rockhill. Mrs
M. w. Seymour. Mrs. ]. G. Beck
with, and many others.
Origon s. Seymour and A. Shell
don Pennoyer have brought &c
Litchfield a choice collection Of
prints which portray the simplicity