Name/Title
Ship ModelEntry/Object ID
2026.2.1Description
A representation of a three masted, square rigged, ship on a butternut half shell in a 6” glass container. The work is titled and described as "The Robert". “By Londonderry artist Tom Abruzese. A representation of the ship that carried Nutfield settlers to New England in 1718. Made from a shell from a Butternut Tree growing on this property and matchsticks.”Cataloged By
DeLucia, SandraAcquisition
Accession
2026.2Acquisition Method
FoundLocation
Location
Room
Morrison House KitchenDate
May 9, 2025Inventory
Inventory Project
INV2025.1Inventoried Date
May 2025Condition
Reason for Exam
InventoryOverall Condition
GoodDate Examined
May 2025Examined By
Ellis, DavidProvenance
Notes
By Londonderry artist Tom Abruzese. An image of the ship that carried Nutfield settlers to New England in 1718. Made from a shell from a Butternut Tree growing on this property and matchsticks.General Notes
Note
The model is actually of a three masted, square rigged, “ship” like the William whereas the Robert was a “brigantine” having only one main sail and a square-rigged fore sail.Create Date
May 9, 2025Update Date
January 25, 2026