Collage

Title:

Rarus Time 2.13 1/4

Object Name:

Collage

Object ID:

1969.005.093.2

Creator:

Merrill, Edward West (1841-1910)Artist

Place of Origin:

Concord, NH

Date:

1865

Description:

Birchbark picture of Rarus Time 2.13 1/4, by Edward West Merrill (1841-1910), 1865. Birchbark, and paint on paper. Birchbark horse harnessed to two-wheeled gig with man on seat, long whip in right hand held over horse's back. In white ink below horse, "RARUS TIME 2.13 1/4". In very small lettering below wheels, "Made by / E.W.Merrill Concord NH / (Birch Bark)". Black background. Molded frame, gilded with painted black and gilt scroll decoration, glazed.

Material:

Wood
Birchbark
Paper

Dimensions:

H-10 W-13.9 inches

Provenance:

The Josiah Abbott Dadmun (1840-1924) and Susan Dadmun (1844-1936) Collection is a bequest of their daughter, Helen I. Dadmun (Mrs. Frank C.) Doble (1881-1969). Mrs. Doble's bequest includes: "my 'Durgin' silver." Other items in the collection include: New Hampshire and other silver, wallpaper samples, fans, personal items, and birchbark pictures made by E. H. Merrill.

Credit Line:

Josiah Abbott Dadmun and Susan Dadmun Collections, Bequest of Helen I. Dadmun Doble

People:

Merrill, Edward West (1841-1910), Dadmun, Josiah A. (1840-1924), Dadmun, Susan (1844-1936), Doble, Helen I. (1881-1968)

Subjects:

Horses, Harness racing