Old Dutch Church, Sleepy Hollow

Name/Title

Old Dutch Church, Sleepy Hollow

Entry/Object ID

PM.2005.21

Description

Heliographic image of the Old Dutch Church in which the church is the focus of the image: leafy trees stand in front and around it, partially obstructing the left facade; one gothic window is visible on the left facade; a picket fence encloses gravestones at the left of the church; a dirt path leads to the front facade and a gothic doorway; a small steeple sits atop the structure; billowy clouds grace the sky in the right upper corner; below the image in left corner, in ink, is inscription: "Photogragh by Rockwood & Co"; in right corner, "Heliograghic Eng.r Co. NY"; below this is title, "Old Dutch Church, Sleepy Hollow" / Erected 1699", and in pencil, "Tarrytown"; on back, upper right corner in pencil, "#115/200".

Artwork Details

Medium

Paper, Ink, Paper, Ink

Collection

Philipsburg Manor Object Collection

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Heliographic Engraving Company of New York, Rockwood & Company

Date made

1868

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

G67-161
Sp 8494

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

5-5/8 in

Width

6-7/16 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 5 5/8 x 6 7/16 in. (14.3 x 16.4 cm)

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Soil and discoloration evident on back surface; impressions leaving ring shaped marks on back.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Union Church, Storage, Shelf 27D

Note Type

Department

Note

Curatorial