VAN TASSEL HOUSE, THE RESIDENCE OF WASHINGTON IRVING
Entry/Object ID
L.2007.290
Description
Page from a book with wood engraving of Sunnyside: on top of page is printed, "588; WESTCHESTER COUNTY."; below is a view of Sunnyside; the house is surrounded by low growth; trees can be seen in the back of the house; in left background, the river can be seen; below the scene is printed, "Van Tassel house, the residence of Washington Irving."; below is a block of text; recto is a page of text.
Artwork Details
Medium
Paper; ink
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Unknown
Attribution
Maker
Date made
circa 1841
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Height
4-3/4 in
Width
5-3/4 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 4 3/4 x 5 3/4 in. (12.1 x 14.6 cm)
Condition
Notes
Remarks: Yellowing along left and right edges and surrounding image and ink; top edge is cut irregularly and discolored from removed adhesive; right edge has two small losses and creases from removed binding; bottom half of page is removed with uneven cut; writing in pencil, top left; recto has yellowing and accretion from removed adhesive along top edge.
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
William Diebold
Notes
Former owner
General Notes
Note Type
Curatorial Remarks
Note
Diebold Box #11
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Administrative Office, Archive Room, Shelf O3, B9