Name/Title
THE MILL DAM AT "SLEEPY HOLLOW"Entry/Object ID
PM.2016.2 a-bDescription
Framed lithograph of Philipsburg Manor dam and mill
a. Lithograph: Hand-colored: view of dam and bridge from the southwest; bridge oriented diagonally from the lower right corner to the center of the print; bushes in the right foreground; numerous logs support the bridge; fisherman man dressed in a blue coat and a yellow hat and carrying a creel standing on bridge, fishing; mill on the left with tan wood shingles and clapboards and stone foundation; a ladder extends down to the wheel; to the right of the dam, a small boathouse with a boat and willow tree next to it; behind the mill, large house, partially obscured by two large trees; behind and to the right of the boathouse, a stone wall, trees, and a white picket fence; the pond and the river are blue-grey; the large willow, green to darker blue-green; the manor house, grey with a blue-green roof; other foliage, green and yellowish-green; the sky, blue, transitioning to pink, at the skyline; printed at bottom, center: "THE MILL-DAM AT "SLEEPY HOLLOW." and "NEW YORK PUBD. BY CURRIER & IVES, 152 NASSAU ST." ; printed at bottom left: "CURRIER & IVES, LITH. N.Y."
b. Frame: gilded wood with recessed profile; glass.Artwork Details
Medium
Paper, Watercolor, Ink, Paper, Watercolor, InkCollection
Philipsburg Manor Object CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Nathaniel CurrierAttribution
LithographerManufacturer
Currier & Ives, James Merritt IvesDate made
1857 - 1872Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionTranscription
See DescriptionDimensions
Dimension Description
SightHeight
18 inWidth
24 inDimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 18 x 24 in. (45.7 x 61 cm)Dimension Description
FramedHeight
20-1/2 inWidth
26 inDepth
1-1/4 inDimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 20 1/2 x 26 x 1 1/4 in. (52.1 x 66 x 3.2 cm)Condition
Notes
Remarks: Somewhat discolored and faded overall; tide lines at bottom left side and bottom center and center right; likely cut down from larger size (center printed mark partially cut off); "ghost" of former acidic matting lighter 1/4-inch border on all edges; tape adhesion marks on all sides on reverse; acidic backing removed (9/21/2016); (b.) some chipping and losses to gilding on all side.Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Philipsburg Manor, Upper MillsPerson or Organization
Philipsburg Manor, Upper MillsNotes
SubjectRelated Entries
Notes
L.2007.192 - Lithograph - Similar item
PM.2002.1 - Lithograph - Similar item
SS.98.3 a-b - Lithograph - Similar item
PM.2016.1 a-b - Painting - RelatedGeneral Notes
Note Type
Curatorial RemarksNote
This object was found in the Associate Director of Retail's office in 2016 when Henri Corbacho retired and Lynne Wieder was hired. The source of the object is unknown. As it is in better condition than others in the collection, it was removed from the office and accessioned [Jessa J. Krick, 9/21/2016].
Related Items: G-67-43; G-67-44; G-67-45 (smaller, margins cut off); G-67-46; 1981 no number, very dark paper. All of these items are colored with different colors.
Date information is from H. Peter's "Currier & Ives" book (see bibliography): This print was republished a number of times throughout the period the company existed. 1907 is the last year of the Currier & Ives company's existence.
According to James Abbot's exhibition label for New York, New York, New York this work dates from about 1870.Note Type
General NoteNote
Object received new archival backing and the glass was removed and cleaned, 5/24/2017 [Jessa Krick, Collections Manager].Note Type
StorageNoteNote
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Union Church, Storage, Unit 1 Slot 1Note Type
DepartmentNote
Curatorial