Name/Title
H. M. S. Harlow, Assembly House 1750, 1936-45Entry/Object ID
2016.9Description
This view by local artist H.M.S. Harlow depicts the Portsmouth Assembly House of 1750 at night. Built by Michael Whidden in the North End at the corner of Vaughan St. and Raitt's Court, the elaborately decorated building was used as a function hall until around 1838 when it was divided to create two dwelling houses. Those structures were in turn torn down in the early 1970s. George Washington attended a ball there when he visited Portsmouth in 1789.Collection
Portsmouth Historical Society Curatorial CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2016.9Source or Donor
Candee, Richard M., Vocca, PeterCredit Line
Gift of Richard Candee and Peter VoccaMade/Created
Artist
Harlow, Harry Merrick SuttonDate made
1936 - 1945Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionLocation
Recto, along bottom edgeTranscription
H. M. S. / HARLOW • ASSEMBLY • HOUSE • / • 1750 •Language
EnglishMaterial/Technique
Painted
