Name/Title
Portrait, Mary Cochran BohlsContext
Above the fireplace mantle in the Neill-Cochran House Museum Front Parlor is a portrait of Mary Cochran Bohls painted in 2009 by Kay Polk (1943-2017). It is an oil painting on canvas with a gilded frame. Polk was a nationally-known portrait artist based out of Dallas, Texas. The portrait was a gift from Dr. and Mrs. Richard Treadway.
Mary Cochran Bohls is the granddaughter of Judge Thomas and Bessie Cochran, the original Cochran owners. Today, November 11th, 2022, is Mary's 96th birthday. Earlier this week Mary joined us at the Museum for the NCSDA-TX Board of Managers Meeting and the Dames gathered in the parlor to wish her a happy birthday.
This portrait of Mary Cochran Bohls is one of our favorite artifacts in the Museum, and Mary's ongoing connection to the NCHM helps make it a vibrant and loving place. You can see this special artwork, and all of our precious artifacts, Wed-Sun, 11-4pm.
Happy Birthday Mary!
American, 2009. Portrait of Mary Cochran Bohls, painted by Kay Polk. Oil on canvas, in a gilded frame. Mary Cochran Bohls is the granddaughter of the original Cochran owners.
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Richard TreadwayAcquisition
Accession
2009.03Source or Donor
Rex Dayton Bohls and Laura Bohls (Laura Ann Bell)Acquisition Method
Gift