FERRY HOUSE LADIES' PARLOR

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

FERRY HOUSE LADIES' PARLOR

Entry/Object ID

VC.2021.11

Description

Color postcard; front image shows a room with a canopied bed, cradle, and two chairs in front of a fireplace, all with matching large red check patterned upholstery and drapes; printed black text on back reads "LADIES' PARLOR, FERRY HOUSE / VAN CORTLANDT MANOR / Croton-on-Hudson, New York / This bright interior served a dual purpose - / a parlor during the day and a bedroom at / night. The furnishings are all typical of things made in the Hudson River Valley during the / mid-eighteenth century. / This subject also available as a 2x2 Color Slide. / Ektachrome by LOUIS H. FROHMAN for SLEEPY HOLLOW RESTORATIONS / 146057 / POST CARD / Address / PLACE / STAMP / HERE"

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Louis H. Frohman

Attribution

Photographer

Manufacturer

Sleepy Hollow Restorations

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

4-1/8 in

Width

5-7/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 4 1/8 x 5 7/8 in. (10.5 x 14.9 cm)

Material

Ink on cardstock

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

Accessioned 2021, acquired earlier

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Administrative Office, Collection Manager's Office

Note Type

Department

Note

Curatorial