Past and Present
This week at the Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum, we continued to engage with the new acquisitions from David M. G. Huntington. We have several posts coming out this week with more information, so keep an eye on our website for updates on our research!
A new collection page has been created by intern Haden featuring our ‘Canton ware’, a Chinese porcelain popular in late 18th and early 19th century America. The collection consists of approximately 87 different plates, serving platters, covered dishes, tea service items, ginger jars, and sauce boats— most of which can be found in the house’s dining room, as you would have found them in centuries past. Want to know more? Follow this link to see the page!
Also of interest this week, was a print of Epes Sargent by John Singleton Copley included in the acquisitions. While not the original painting, this piece adds to the history of the Sargent family, and subsequently the Huntington family, as Hannah Dane Sargent married Frederic Dan Huntington, adding the Sargent lineage to the family genealogy. Click here to visit our blog!
Further in the week we will also be highlighting the short life of Charles ‘Chippy’ Phelps Huntington. Passing away at only nine years old, Chippy left behind a scrapbook which was later filled by his mother with memories and pieces of his life. Like and follow our Facebook page for updates!
This Week : "Wednesday Folk Traditions"
This week for the Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum's virtual Wednesday Folk Traditions we highlight Jose Gonzales and Criollo Clasico. Bringing contemporary rhythms of Puerto Rico, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic led by one of today’s foremost exponents of Caribbean music, acclaimed for his original compositions featuring the cuatro. “Full of rhythms, flowing melodies and masterly guitar playing.” – Union News.
Click here to see their facebook page, and consider supporting these artists by purchasing their music!
See our Wednesday Folk Tradition Page for performances and information on the artists!