AKA Epes VI. An editor, poet and playwright.
The artist drowned when his ship wrecked off the coast. This silhouette washed ashore with the wreckage, was found some months later in an Essex farmhouse bought and taken New York where it was sold to descendants of sitter.
son of Daniel & Mary Turner Sargent
was a Colonel in the War of 1812, and was a member of the MA Senate from 1812-1817. He was also was a popular painter in Boston in early 1800s; some of his works are in the MFA collections
On the back "This portrait of Col. Henry Sargent belonged to Winthrop Sargent, his grandson, and is now presented to the Sargent House. Signed RF.
Initially a strong supporter of the First Parish; prominent in the mob that attempted to ride Mr. Murray ingloriously out of town. He became an equally strong supporter, refusing to pay taxes to support the First Parish Church and was briefly jailed for this protest. In 1805 the new Universalist Church was built on land donated in large part by Pearce. He was a very successful businessman. The Jacobean bench and the Seymour chair were from his estate.
Col. Pearce was a major supporter to Murray and gave large piece of land that UU Church stands on - m. Thomasin Brown. 1773
lived his entire life in the house where he was born (very near here). It was said that he never visited a doctor. He was a signer of the Charter of the Universalist Church. He was a cousin of the Sargents, a friend and in-law of Hough and his family endowed the Sawyer Library.
Sawyer lived his life in the house where he wa born. It was said that he never visited a doctor. He was a signer of the Charter of the Universalist Church. He was a sailmaker and lived very near the Sargent House. He and BKHough were friends. His brother married BKH sister. His family endowed the public library.
was a Colonel in the War of 1812, and was a member of the MA Senate from 1812-1817. He was also was a popular painter in Boston in early 1800s; some of his works are in the MFA collections
During the Revolution, Reverend Murray was appointed as a chaplain of the Rhode Island Brigade by George Washington. During the war, Murray retired from this position and returned to Gloucester due to poor health.
painted posthumously, probably from the mezzotint engraving (oid0012_C) by Charles St. Memin.
During the Revolution, Reverend Murray was appointed as a chaplain of the Rhode Island Brigade by George Washington. During the war, Murray retired from this position and returned to Gloucester due to poor health.
painted posthumously; Bacon was a Universalist minister, Born in Boston
Pitcher fits in wash stand used by Rev Gilman while at Harvard
Wash bowl fits in wash stand used by Rev Gilman while at Harvard
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English
said to be part of the French furnishings brought from Paris to Boston by Swan? Connected to chair #514
Bedwarmer belonged to William Ellery, signer of the Declaration of Independence. Judith’s sister Esther married his son. Decorative engraving on brass lid.
Benjamin K Hough, Sr was original owner of chair. Front cabriole legs, ball and claw feet, square seat frame, bow shaped cresting rail.
reverse serpentine front,with 2 frontal cabriole legs terminating in ball and claw feet; possibly made in Newburyport.
These chairs and the 6 in the best parlor are described as Boston Chippendale. Both sets are considered very fine chairs. Originally owned by Abraham Sawyer, an early supporter of John Murray. Sawyers portrait hangs in the Murray room.
tilt top table with a tripod base, 3 cabriole legs terminating in pad feet.
Bow-front with 2 frontal inlaid French feet. Original brasses. A fine piece in remarkably untouched condition. (beaded top of drawer sides)
carved with thistle motif; Six carved and scrolled legs; Replacement caned seat. Brought from a Scottish castle to Gloucester prior to the Revolution. Likely to have been built as a Settle with arms and high chair backs. Belonged to Colonel William Pearce
fitted with steel and Sheffield silver accoutrements
This Dressing Table has been noted by conservators as a very fine piece of furniture. The graceful proportions of this piece and the intricate inlay attest to its superior workmanship. Style suggests it was made in Portsmouth NH (Winterthur attribution)
This piece especially represents an important segment of decorative arts of the period, within Sargent House collection, because of its painted surface; such finishes were common and Salem area produced many outstanding pieces of this type. John Seymour Jr. was the son of the furniture maker John Seymour and brother to Thomas.
This shaving glass belonged to Rev Samuel Gilman
Belonged to the Kimball Family in Ipswich MA and Gloucester.
During the Revolution, Reverend Murray was appointed as a chaplain of the Rhode Island Brigade by George Washington. During the war, Murray retired from this position and returned to Gloucester due to poor health.
printed by Bufford, James A.