Sword
A Civil War cavalry sword manufactured for Union forces. The long, slightly curved sword with brass guard and leather-wrapped grip. The blade and guard unadorned with decoration. The top of the blade with the manufacturer's name and date. The sword with unadorned, light steel scabbard.
From Burke Hodgson:
"The cavalry saber of the mantelpiece belonged to Oscar Brown. It was given to me by my aunt, Mrs. Tom Burke and when I grew up I put it over my mantelpiece. Mother bought its exact duplicate in an antique store for $25. I am donating the duplicate which is dated 1863. The original was given to Lamar Lyndon by his uncle Oscar Brown and may well have been housed in the Lyndon House for some years. They are both Yankee sabers, but we make little mention of that. The bayonet is French and belonged to my great grandfather Henry Lowe. It is dated 1876. There are 4 of them. I'm keeping two of them, and if I can find the 4th one, I'll donate 2 of them to the Lyndon House."
Photographed by David Hammond
American Manufacturing Company, Chicope, Massachusetts
On loan from Burke Hodgson in memory of Moselle Burke Hodgson.
Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation
1863
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Blade:
34 5/8 in. long
Handle:
6 1/2 in. long
Steel
Brass
Leather
L1999.01.11
Athens (Ga.)
Clarke County (Ga.)
Aerial Photograph of Ware-Lyndon House site
Underground electric, underground gas, underground water
Aerial photograph showing buried utilities on site.
Athens-Clarke County
Athens-Clarke County
August 23, 2013
Athens-Clarke County United Government
English
Ware-Lyndon House Brochure
Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department
Lyndon House Arts Center
Athens-Clarke County
English
Two Families, One House -- Recorded Tour
Recorded Tour of the Ware-Lyndon House in Athens, Georgia
Athens-Clarke County, Leisure Services Division
Athens-Clarke County, Unified Government
Athens-Clarke County, Unified Government
Podcast
English
Ware-Lyndon House Garden 2011 SPLOST
Historic House Formal Garden
Documents about the 2011 SPLOST-funded garden at the historic Ware-Lyndon House.
Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation
Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation
Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation
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Scanned documents
English
Ware & Lyndon Family History
Ware Family History
Two short histories of members of the Ware family of Athens, Georgia.
Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation
Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation
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10 Piece Belter Suite
Setee, Rosewood, Rococo Revival style, with floral carved cresting above Rosewood frame, with laminated, curving wooden back. John Henry Belter, cabinet-maker, New York, ca. 1950. In the pattern "Rosalie (Without Grapes)." Excellent, restored condition with good, usable, blue brocade upholstery.
Gentleman's chair, to match above exactly, button-tufted upholstery on back.
Pair of Side Chairs, to match above exactly, button-tufted rear upholstery.
Set of six Side Chairs, exact design as above, recently restored and recovered to be used en suite with above.
[NOTE] John Henry Belter stands out among the mid-nineteenth century cabinet-makers, just as Duncan Phyffe does for the early years of the century. His workmanship and his materials were of best quality. The style in which he worked, known as "Rococo Revival," found its origin in the Louis XV revival in France, and represents for American Furniture the highest expression of the French taste of the period. The large scale and richly carved, ornate decoration was especially suited to the "cavernous splendor" of the antebellum mansions, and was especially desired not only in stylish New York, but in the homes of wealthy southerners of the period.
Belter had recognizable styles and techniques and patented many of this construction methods and processes. In particular he was known for the process of lamination, in which many layers of wood were steamed and then glued together in molds or "cawls." Thin layers of wood, generally six to eight, were laid out in layers with the grain at a right angle to the alternating layers, his use of casters on all four legs and his style of carving set his furniture apart from that of imitators. Belters layers for lamination were thinner and therefore more numerous in making a given thickness, his carving of flowers was fuller and more naturalistic, and his laminated chair backs cover the rear seat rails.
Always desirable and more valued than other furniture of the period, Belter furniture became markedly sought after then 1980 exhibit of the large Manney collection of the Museum of Our National Heritage in Lexington, Massachusetts, This interest led to the research producing the landmark book The Furniture of John Henry Belter and The Rococo Revival. Their research also gave names to the various patterns which had not been previously captioned. The furniture in this collection, "Rosalie," is named for the Natchez, Mississippi mansion for which a collection was purchased in the 1850s. The exhibit and resultant interest also marks the beginning of the great rise in prices and values for Belter furniture.
Photographed by David Hammond
Belter, John Henry
Gift of Cindy and Ron Evans.
Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation
1850
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Settee: 40 3/4 in. x 75 in. x 33 in.
Gentlemen's Chair: 42 1/2 in. x 23 1/2 in. x 22 in.
Side Chair: 37 1/4 in. x 18 1/2 in. 17 1/2 in.
Rosewood
Upholstery
1998.24.01
Athens (Ga.)
Clarke County (Ga.)
Ukelin
The trade name for an instrument with two primary string groups, identified by function: one group of sixteen strings tuned to the scale of C; four groups of four strings, respectively. This ukelin has twelve of the former group and 15 of the latter. With original labels inside each sound hole.
Photographed by David Hammond
Bosstone Co., Boston, MA
Gift of Burke Hodgson in memory of Moselle Burke Hodgson (finalized 2-18-1999).
Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation
1900
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28 in. x 7 3/8 in.
Wood
Metal
1999.01.15
Athens (Ga.)
Clarke County (Ga.)
Les Enfants De La Mer
Les Enfants De La Mer, 1860. Colored engraving on paper. Name of engraver, Jean-Baptiste Alfred Cornilliet, printed lower right in margin. Name of painter, Charles Wagener, printed lower left in margin. Published by Eugene Jouy of Paris in 1860.
In 19th century frame referenced in catalogue entry 1999.01.04
Photographed by David Hammond
Cornilliet, Jean-Baptiste Alfred
Wagener, Charles
Purchased
Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation
1860
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19 1/4 in. x 26 5/8 in.
Color lithograph
1998.21.02
Athens (Ga.)
Clarke County (Ga.)
Piano
Square grand piano. Rococo style with cabriole legs, pedal lyre, and music rack. Off-centered keyboard has fewer keys than today's pianos. Playing action supported by heavy cast iron frame. Smaller than typical 7-8 foot cases of concert square pianos.
Photographed by David Hammond
Decker and Sons, New York
Gift of the Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation
Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation
1860
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38 in. high x 80 in. wide x 39 in. deep
Rosewood
Cast iron
Brass
Ebony
Ivory
1997.02
Athens (Ga.)
Clarke County (Ga.)