Albumen print photograph of house and front gardens: federal style house with later additions of two projecting bays and Greek Revival portico with columns; four chimneys; two projecting dormers and balustrade; rectangular frame with quarter round molding; plain band 3/4"; ornate border 1 3/4" of repeat geometric motifs with leaf and berry branches, overall raised stippled background; scalloped border; title printed on mat in script: "(West Elevation) Sunswick (now Ravenswood, N. Y.) Built by John Delafield, Esq. 1791.".
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Unknown
Attribution
Maker
Date made
circa 1880
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Inscription
Transcription
See description
Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
MP.87.355 A-B
MP.87.355a-b
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Framed
Height
4-3/8 in
Width
16-1/2 in
Depth
1 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 4 3/8 x 16 1/2 x 1 in. (11.1 x 41.9 x 2.5 cm)
Dimension Description
Sight
Height
6 in
Width
8-1/4 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 6 x 8 1/4 in. (15.2 x 21 cm)
Material
Glass, Conifer, Gilt, Paper, Gesso
Condition
Notes
Remarks: Details of condition: Urgent, needs acid free backing; mat is soiled; five large chips off frame; gilt worn off entire border.
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
John Delafield, Esquire
Notes
Subject
Person or Organization
Sunswyck
Notes
Subject
General Notes
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Centennial Bedroom