Monthly Archives: December 2016

Let’s Talk Silhouettes: An Edouart Conversation Piece

Posted on December 20, 2016 by mansionmusings

One hundred thousand. That is the astonishing number of recorded silhouette likenesses produced by the French-born artist Augustin Amant Constant Fidèle Edouart (1789–1861), according to British scholar Sue McKechnie. One of those portraits, a so-called “conversation piece,” is in Bartow-Pell’s … Continue reading →

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Holidays Past: A Bartow Christmas in the Civil War Era

Posted on December 4, 2016 by mansionmusings

The year is 1860, and it’s Christmastime at the Bartow estate. The family’s home is in the country, but New York City, with all of its holiday temptations, is nearby. The start of the Civil War is just a few … Continue reading →

Posted in Mansion Musings | Tagged Bartow Christmas, Bartow-Pell Christmas, Christmas in the 19th century, Christmas trees in New York City, Civil War Christmas, Holiday activities, Holiday customs in the 19th century | 1 Comment

Monthly Archives: December 2016

Let’s Talk Silhouettes: An Edouart Conversation Piece

Holidays Past: A Bartow Christmas in the Civil War Era

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