South Parlor


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Reference        Description
A        Portrait of Matthew Stonaker by James Marlatt, circa 1860.

B        Portrait of Elizabeth Farr Stonaker by James Marlatt, circa 1860.  The Marlatt paintings are
considered to be finest possessions we have here at Ely House.

C        Mirror with inlaid woodcarving.

D        Oil lamps.  Thumb-print pressed glass globe.

E        Fire Department uniform.

F        Lace umbrella.

G        Two-piece Brown Dress, circa 1883.  

H        Collection of horse harness buttons (rosettes).

I        Tall, carved “shift chest” (lock on side kept drawers from sliding out).

J        Print of Morven, the official residence of New Jersey Governors.

K        “Lincoln” Rocker, overstuffed.

L        Horsehair couch, intricately carved.  Originally owned by the Perrine family in 1904.

M        Cane chair.  Mahogany chair.

N        Electrified oil lamp.  Stereopticon and viewing cards.

Not Pictured        Ogee clock with mirror, circa 1830.  Weight-driven with metal winding
mechanism.

Parlor drop-leaf table, carvings on legs.

George Washington painting.