Description on the back of the picture: "Not typical Lancaster County. Found in the center of Pennsylvania. Private Collector" Schrank with two different stains, and green stain surrounding panels on doors. Two drawers on the bottom with a single door and two panels on either side of it. Unique piece.
Four copies of this Schrank. Two different descriptions - 1. "A decorated schrank from Switzerland Dage 1771. It never had feet. Now in my bedroom." 2. "Schrank of soft wood made in Switzerland, dated 1779. Less than six feet high. The beveled corners are attractive, and complicate construction of the schrank. The decoration is intact. It never had feet. from the Kauffman collection.
Description from card accompanying print: "Pennsylvania Walnut Linen Press circa 1750. Flat dentil carved molded cornice over twin panel doors, lower section having four thumb molded drawers brass bail handles, escutcheons and lock plates, molded apron, on casters.
From the back of the print: "American, Pennsylvania (prob. Lancaster Co.) KAS (c. 1750 - 1770)
Walnut; 92 1/2" x 90 1/2" x 28 3/4" The Baltimore Museum of Art: Gift of J. Gilman D'Arcy Paul
BMA 1970.45.1
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Photographs from the estate of Henry Kauffman. Not to be reproduced without written permission from THE BALTIMORE MUSEUM OF ART, Baltimore, Maryland 21218
Schrank, Kas, Wardrobe or Clothes Press - two doors over two drawers, each drawer and the door have key holes. Ogee fee, and what appears to be brass hinges on the drawers. Courtesy, Old Salem Restoration, Winston-Salem, N.C.,
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Photographs from the estate of Henry Kauffman. Negative No. S-9842. This phtograph not to be reproduced in any form without written permission of Old Salem, Inc. Should rights be given it's understood that reproduction will be accompanied by the credit line: Courtesy, Old Slem estoration, Winston-Salem, N.C.,
Description on the photo: " German Schrank, doubtless of the nineteenth century. This one might keep you awake at night.." Courtesy Cupboards and Roses.
Millback kitchen, view from the stairway. From the Philadelphia Museum of Art Collection
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Photographs from the estate of Henry Kauffman. Do not reproduce without written permission. The following words must accompany any reproduction of this photograph. Philadelphia Museum of Art
Unknown House -could be Rockford - Living room with desk, Fireplace, wood carved cane, Picture above desk, pewter mug, Oriental carpet and andrions.
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Photographs from the estate of Henry Kauffman. Do not reproduce without written permission. The following words must accompany any reproduction of this photograph. Philadelphia Museum of Art
Great room of a colonial era home. Fireplace at one end, with rifle over the mantle which has dishes displayed from it and utensils hanging from it, Rocking chair next to it and long table and bench in the middle of the room. Over the table is a hanging lamp with candles on it. There is a Dish cupboard on the far side of the room, 2 shelves on the top and doors under the shelves. Various chairs ring the room.
Dining room of a period home. Fireplace on one corner with built in Kas on the other side. Drop leaf table and 4 chairs sit in the middle of the room with the table set for two persons.
1950's "modern" living room setting. Sleek fireplace, Danish modern furniture, chairs, tables and angled seating arrangement. Floor to ceiling draps on a curved window area, with inset lighting on a curved ceiling. Floor is very large tile squares.
Notes on back of picture: John F. Keever, Muncie, Indiana, June1958. 4999 July Donley Dec.The front of the picture has "Illustrated by C.W. Ackerman of Cincinnati" at the bottom of the photograph.
Large hooked rug with very large floral design anchors the living room with a tall fireplace on the back wall. The fireplace has a large painted mural above it, framed with a large carved border. Grandfather clock next to fireplace and a candlestick on a 3 legged table is nex to it. Large wingback chair on the carpet with a small decorated wooden stool in front of it. Decorated bureau on the far wall with a black chair in front of it. Courtesy, The Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum."
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Photographs from the estate of Henry Kauffman. This photograph not to be reproduced in any form without written permission of the Henry Francis Du Pont Winterthur Museum and it is understood that reproduction will be accompanied by the Credit Line: "Courtesy, the Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum."
Washington Irving's Study. A large desk dominates author Washigton Irving's study at Sunnyside, his home on the east bank of the Hudson River inTarrytown, N.Y. Irving's publisher, G.P. Putnam of New York City, gave Irving the pedestal desk in 1856 while he was writing a five-volume biography of George Washington entitled "The Life of George Washington." On the desk are a mechanical Carcel oil lamp and Irving's ink stand, center. The study contains much of Irving's library and a sofa in the rear. At one time Irving used the study for his sleeping quarters and slept on the sofa.
Iron andirons with a cube and flame finial. Relatively rare. Information on the back of the photograph: "Fireplace - 2nd floor front, c. 1715, Letitia Street House. This is the only original mantel remaining in this house." Courtesy Philadelphia Museum of Art
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Photographs from the estate of Henry Kauffman. Do not reproduce without written permission. The following words must accompany any reproduction of this photograph. "PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART."
