Name/Title
Carpenter, Margaret (1897-1980) "Tulips and Pewter Pitcher"Entry/Object ID
2025.900.FA18129Tags
Oil PaintingDescription
Multiple small craft boats of different shapes, sizes and colors are moored alongside a wooden dock. The water is calm enough to see a green look-out tower, the blue sky, and white clouds in its reflection. The water level, however, appears to be low. Buildings, trees, and a small town occupy the background of this piece, including a large brick church at the top of the hill. Predominantly earth-toned, including various shades of greens, browns, and reds. Two American flags and two crosses prominently stand out, suggesting patriotism and religionCollection
Mt. Morris TB Hospital FAP CollectionMade/Created
Artist
Carpenter, MargaretDate made
1935 - 1940Condition
Overall Condition
PoorDate Examined
Jul 20, 2025Notes
5+ left middle edge/upper right corner/right middle side, 12+ chips middle right and left edges/ upper center/ lower right, 7+ scratches middle right and left edges/lower center, warping/stains throughout entirely/ left middle to centerRecommendations
requires cleaning and repairs for chipped paintProvenance
Provenance Detail
Created under the Works Progress Administration’s Federal Art Project (1930s–1940s), this collection of easel paintings was originally installed at the Mount Morris Tuberculosis Sanitorium in Livingston County, New York. Following the sanitorium’s closure in 1970, the artworks were abandoned and remained in storage until their rediscovery decades later. Now preserved and exhibited by the Genesee Valley Council on the Arts (GVCA), the collection is housed at the New Deal Museum in Mount Morris. Current efforts include digitization, high-resolution photography, and the creation of an online archive to ensure long-term public access and research availability.General Notes
Note Type
Cataloging NoteNote
See the entry titled 'New Deal Collection' for supporting documents, and general historic and research information.
