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[Stick and ball oak chair with arms]
Referred to as "stick and ball" describing the back design with cane seat. American c.1890-1895 Old Object Term: Chairs, side
Date:
1890~/1895~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Mamie Davis George and T.W. "Bud" Davis]
Mamie Davis George and T.W. "Bud" Davis in studio portrait, hand tinted watercolor. Frame is shadow box style with frame on frame appearance; inner frame dark finish with white floral etching; middle frame of dark gold; outer frame medium wood tone. 1882 Old Object Term: Photograph and Frame
Date:
1882
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Mauve pink dining chair, armless]
Chairs, dining, Eastlake. 1 of a set of 8 Eastlake style, includes 1 armchair, 7 side; upholstered in mauve pink velvet with covered button edging; upholstered over top of chair crests in roll form; black walnut, casters on front legs. Old Object Term: Dining Chairs
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Chest of drawers, Sheraton]
Wooden Sheraton chest of drawers, dark finish. Carved design on the edges and legs.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Victorian cast-iron parlor stove]
Stove, parlor, cast iron, Victorian. The design on the front depicts female figures in dresses and leaf patterns. The top of the stove chimney has also been decorated with a pattern.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Chair, wing, Sheraton]
Large winged Sheraton chair with cream-colored floral pattern, upholstered, wooden legs.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Victorian wooden fainting couch]
A Victorian wooden fainting couch for the lounge. Dark wood finish, "head rest" at one end.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Work table, Hepplewhite]
Table, work, Hepplewhite. Dark wood finish, knob missing from drawer.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Jelly Cupboard]
Wooden jelly cupboard with two doors and top drawer, medium finish.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Map of Ryon Farm and Pasture Co. lands]
Drawing, map, ink of Ryon Farm and Pasture Co. lands 1897. On paper with black ink, the title reads "Lands in Fort-Bend Co-TEX"
Date:
1897
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Pine wood pie safe]
Pie safe carved of pine wood with a dark finish. The cabinet shows signs of wear. Metal ventilation holes are carved in a star pattern.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Eastlake slipper chair without cushion]
Eastlake slipper chair, which is missing its seat. The legs are shorter than a typical chair. The back of the chair has a fabric "head rest."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Eastlake slipper chair without cushion, higher angle shot]
Eastlake slipper chair which is missing its seat. The legs are shorter than those of a typical chair. The wood around the seat frame shows some wear and jagged edges.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Silk cream-colored parlor chair, shorter legs]
Part of seven piece Parlor Suite. Walnut & upholstery in silk brocade of cream background pink and gold flowers in green-green baskets w/ornate floral design; tufted w/shirred edges & 3' back cushion buildup; casters on front turned legs. Louis XVI style, New York, c. 1890. Old Object Term: Chair, Ladies
Date:
1890
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Polly Ryon and Col. William W. Ryon]
Oval double black and white photograph of Polly Ryon and Col. William W. Ryon, re-framed in 20th C. with single mat and frame. Polly Ryon is wearing a high collar and has her hair tied back.
Date:
1870~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Polly Ryon and Col. William W. Ryon]
Oval double black and white photograph of Polly Ryon and Col. William W. Ryon, re-framed in 20th C. with single mat and frame. Polly Ryon is wearing a high collar and has her hair tied back.
Date:
1870~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of William Ryon]
Photograph of William Ryon in Victorian walnut shadowbox frame. c. 1870. The photograph has faded from age.
Date:
1870~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Mrs. Mary Moore Ryon (Polly Jones Ryon)]
Photograph of Mrs. Mary Moore Ryon (Polly Jones Ryon) in Victorian walnut shadowbox frame. c. 1870. She is wearing a high-collared shirt and her hair is tied up. The photo is showing slight wear.
Date:
1870~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Irish linen cover for down puff or coverlet]
Irish linen cover for a down puff or coverlet. Hand embroidered with sprays of flowers.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Wall mirror with gold-painted frame]
Wall mirror with applied columns and gold-painted frame. The carving at the top depicts a bowl with pineapples and a rose.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Victorian settee, gold uphostory]
Settee, Victorian, Louis XV revival. The wood frame has a dark finish and decorative carvings along the edges. Pale gold cushioning.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Maple chest of drawers with light wood finish]
Chest of drawers, maple, birds eye. Light wood finish, four drawers with carved handles, on carved legs.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[2-part Empire Mirror]
Wall mirror, 2-part Empire-style. Spiral columns on the frame. Some damage on the upper-right corner of the frame.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Stick and ball armless oak chair, front angle]
Part of set of 6 chairs; Stick & Ball design on back of chair; cane seat. American 1890-1895 Old Object Term: Chair, arm
Date:
1890~/1895~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The Portal to Texas History