DINING ROOM
Most notable is the large, impressive Eastlake sideboard (ca. 1875) which was once owned by the Spargur family. The beautiful woodwork, integrated with marble and mirrors, make it a stunning piece. The dining table, a magnificent 19th Century American mahogany piece in the Empire Style, is a recent donation as are the six chairs around it. The cherry corner cupboard, from the local Mather family, is ca. 1790. The desk in the northwest corner of the room was carved by Elizabeth Richards, the mother of Joe Rockhold who worked as Uncle Orrie on WHIO TV in Dayton.
Now direct your attention to the large portrait above the library table with its silver tea service. This is Katherine Buckingham Trimble - or at least her face. The body, however, is that of her friend, Nanny Pugsley, who was a lady of a smaller size. That’s the nice thing about a painting compared to a photograph – one can be any size she wishes!
Most notable is the large, impressive Eastlake sideboard (ca. 1875) which was once owned by the Spargur family. The beautiful woodwork, integrated with marble and mirrors, make it a stunning piece. The dining table, a magnificent 19th Century American mahogany piece in the Empire Style, is a recent donation as are the six chairs around it. The cherry corner cupboard, from the local Mather family, is ca. 1790. The desk in the northwest corner of the room was carved by Elizabeth Richards, the mother of Joe Rockhold who worked as Uncle Orrie on WHIO TV in Dayton.
Now direct your attention to the large portrait above the library table with its silver tea service. This is Katherine Buckingham Trimble - or at least her face. The body, however, is that of her friend, Nanny Pugsley, who was a lady of a smaller size. That’s the nice thing about a painting compared to a photograph – one can be any size she wishes!
A meal ticket for Highland House.