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The Collection of the Warren County Historical Society

Coverlet (1846) | Rachel Lincoln Drake

5/21/2022

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This hand-stitched coverlet was made by Rachel Lincoln Drake in 1846. The piece was Drake's last, as she worked on it during her "final illness". It is made of fine muslin and employs several forms of stitching including French knots, honeycomb stitch, and sat & stitch. Drake even made her own fringe!
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Assistant Director and Textile Curator, Jeanne Doan shows off the Drake coverlet.
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Thomas Corwin (1823) | Marcus Mote

6/29/2021

 
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Thomas Corwin
1823
Marcus Mote
Thomas Corwin was an early founder of Lebanon.  Notice how the painter captured the subtle shade and fabric variations between his black high collar, his dark gray vest, and his black suitcoat.

Sylvia Thompson Outland

6/26/2021

 
Outland was born and raised in Lebanon, Ohio where her family were some of the earliest settlers, She was introduced to art and history at an early age by her mother and elementary school teachers. Those early influences set Outland on a life long path exploring the beauty of nature and local history. She was that child who always needed to know “why?”
 
Graduating from Lebanon High School, Outland credits Louise Stiles, Agnes Marts and Billie Runyan and Rosemary and Gene Chute for influencing her. She attended Miami University, Oxford and majored in Fine Art and Art Education. Additional coursework included: Business, Economics, Law, Real Estate and Interior Design.
 
Art became Outland's hobby over the years she worked in retail and business, but returned to creating again in 1996, studying with Elmer Ruff of Cincinnati. She retired from teaching at the Warren County JFS in 2014 and returned to volunteering with the Warren County Historical Society, at Harmon Museum, in the Art Curatorial and Conservation department in 2018.

Unknown Subject (1887) | Marcus Mote

6/25/2021

 
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6/25/2021

 
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Unknown | Marcus Mote

6/24/2021

 
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Charity Steddon McCurty (1884) | Marcus Mote

6/24/2021

 
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Charity Steddon McCurty
Marcus Mote
1884
During the 1800s, people often died young.  Unfortunately, Charity McCurty’s death occurred when she was in her prime.  This painting was actually painted postmortem, not an unusual practice at the time.  Mame Mote is thought to be either the sister-in-law or daughter of Marcus Mote.

Beedle Log Cabin (2020) | Sylvia Outland

6/24/2021

 
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When the Beedle Log Cabin was being reconstructed next to the Armstrong Conference Center, Sylvia Outland created this pen sketch for WCHS to use for marketing. It's a beautiful representation of Outland's wide variety of mastered mediums.

Dr. William Morris Charters (1849) | Marcus Mote

6/24/2021

 
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Dr. William Morris Charters (1806-1883) hired his friend, Marcus Mote, to paint his portrait, When he completed, Mote posthumously painted Dr. Charters' recently deceased twin children as well; free of charge. Dr. Charters remained distraught over the loss of his children and, soon after, packed up his family and practice and moved west.

The Twins (1849) | Marcus Mote

6/24/2021

 
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Twins, John Milton Charters and William Morris Charters (1846 - 1848), were the sons of Dr. William Morris Charters and Cynthia Dutton Seely (1806 - 1883 and 1809 - 1860 respectively).  The boys died a week apart. In 1849. When Quaker artist, Marcus Mote was hired to paint a portrait of Dr. William Morris Charters, Mote posthumously painted the twins as well. Dr. Charters was so distraught over the loss of his children that he, soon after, packed up his family and practice and moved west.

This work, featured on Antiques Roadshow, entered our collection on March 14th, 2021. The Betsy H. Maple Trust, represented by Karri Hamilton daughter of Betsy Maple, (second wife of William Chester “Chet” Maple), personally delivered the painting the family gifted to the Harmon Museum.

Mt. Washington (1845) | Marcus Mote

6/24/2021

 
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Marcus Mote painted

An antiques dealer from New England retired to Arizona. While there, he was asked to appraise an estate. He recognized the location and purchased the work. When he downsized, the work was listed for sale. Several patrons pitched in to purchase the piece and the dealer worked with us to get this beautiful landscape home.

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  • Plan A Visit
    • Harmon Museum >
      • History of Harmon Museum
      • The Museum Shop
      • Research Library
      • Group Tours
      • Special Exhibits
      • The Village Green
    • Glendower Mansion >
      • History of Glendower Mansion
      • Tours
      • Lebanon Garden Tour
    • 1795 Beedle Log Cabin >
      • History of the Beedle Log Cabin
      • Relocation & Restoration
      • History Walk
      • Plant Adoption
  • Events
    • ⭐ Events Calendar ⭐
    • Antique Show
    • Art Exhibitions
    • Christmas Carol
    • Flea Market - Attic Treasures
    • Frontier Fair
    • Harmon Hops | Oktoberfest
    • History Camp
    • Lebanon Ghost Walk / Hunt
    • Lunch & Learn
    • Music on Main
    • New Year's Eve Black & White Ball
  • Get Involved
    • Membership
    • Donate >
      • "Celebrate Our Future" Capital Campaign
      • History Walk >
        • History Walk Pavers
        • Plant Adoption
    • Volunteer
  • Facility Rental
    • Armstrong Conference Center
    • Lawn at Glendower Mansion
    • The Village Green
  • Education
    • History Camp
    • Lena Iorns Award
    • Schools Tours
  • Blog
  • About
    • About Us
    • History of Our Properties
    • William Elmer Harmon
    • Partner Organizations
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