Warp: natural cotton. Binder: natural cotton. Pattern: blue dyed wool. The lower right hand corner block of this float work coverlet is marked in red cross-stitch: ""H.B."" (possibly for Hylah Bevier). The coverlet is seamed down the center.
View into the Children's Ward of the hospital; photo used in the 1929 Annual Report; nurses attending to the needs of sick and recovering children. Four children sitting at table in center with toys; four, possibly five, children in iron beds; two...
Two marchers pose with placards featuring the Tappan Zee Playhouse and the sun. The woman is wearing a long dress and shawl, possibly suggesting the clothes of 1883. The girl is dressed in a tan dress and moccasins, suggesting Native American garb.
Military parades & ceremonies; Military education; Military training; Military officers; Cadets; Military training; Military uniforms; Schools;
Twelve cadets are standing in rows in front of the New Paltz Normal School. Each cadet is holding a rifle in their left arm in an upright position. Behind the cadets there are thin bales of wrapped hay, possibly used for bayoneting practice. There...
World War, 1914-1918; Men; Decoration and ornament
Three men (possibly including Henry Suckley) sit outside building with "C. Cuny H. LeBoeuf" over doorway. Man stands in doorway looking at something in his hands. Doors open in middle; each has paneling in the bottom & glass with decorative metal...
This young person's hair is upswept and on it sits a marvelous hat of velvet, ruched velvet and jewelry. Her blouse has a high stiff collar and tucks, lace and a piece of fine jewelry. Around her neck and hanging down front is a long chain with...
This three-story dwelling at 52 Gedney Street appears even higher on the 1884 map of Nyack, possibly because the street levels have risen since then. The top floor dormer is a recent addition to the structure.
This studio portrait of a seated bride with upswept hair, high neckline and pouter pigeon style bodice is characteristic of middle/upper-middle class women's garments of this period. The bridal gown's bodice is adorned with a variety of...
This room - possibly the library -has glass-fronted bookcases filled with books, a wicker chair, an upholstered chair, an ornate chandelier, and vases with flowers.
This is the last will and testament of Jan Van Ness of Albany. According to a biography created by the New York State Museum, he was probably born during the 1640's or early 50's. He was the son of New Netherland pioneers Cornelis and Maria Van...
This is supposed to be a Revolutionary War relic that stood into this century in West Nyack. Oil painting by John William Hill. Possibly an old brick oven that stood near Clarksville, reputed to used by Washington's troops.
This is an account by Alice Haagensen of the involvement of John D. Rockefeller Jr. and the Standard Oil company in the Palisades and Sneden's Landing area. Several sentences concerning a pier are highlighted in yellow.
