Friday, September 11, 2009
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Drayton Hall: Haunted Plantation
Based on Drayton Hall Plantation located in the “Low Country” near Charleston, North Carolina
Drayton Hall was built for John Drayton. Construction begun in 1738 (George Washington was 6 years old) and completed in 1742. (A year before Thomas Jefferson was born and 25 years before Jefferson began construction on Monticello) Drayton Hall is still standing today. It is said that it is haunted. In 1779 the British army arrived at Drayton Hall. In anticipation of their arrival, and the destruction they wrought, John and his family packed what they could and left. While crossing the west branch of the Cooper River at Strawberry Ferry, John suffered a seizure, died, and was buried in an unmarked grave.
The watercolor painting on this old book cover depicts the palladian mansion and some of the ghosts whose spirits might dwell there. It has been drawn and written over in graphite showing a masonic square and compass, a crown and several spiritual beings. Also penciled in is the notation, Great hall built by John Drayton. Construction began in 1738. Drayton Hall was completed in the year of our Lord 1742. Underneath the words John Drayton, B. 1715, D. 1779. in the upper right corner, are listed John’s four wives. His first wife Sarah Cattell, the daughter of a neighboring plantation owner; she and their two children died before 1740. In 1741 John Drayton married Charlotta Bull, daughter of South Carolina's Lt. Royal Governor William Bull. Charlotta died in 1743. In 1752, John married Margaret Glen, the sister of James Glen, the Royal Governor. Margaret died 20 years later in 1772. In 1775, John married Rebecca Perry, the 17-year old daughter of a neighboring plantation owner.
Drayton Hall was built for John Drayton. Construction begun in 1738 (George Washington was 6 years old) and completed in 1742. (A year before Thomas Jefferson was born and 25 years before Jefferson began construction on Monticello) Drayton Hall is still standing today. It is said that it is haunted. In 1779 the British army arrived at Drayton Hall. In anticipation of their arrival, and the destruction they wrought, John and his family packed what they could and left. While crossing the west branch of the Cooper River at Strawberry Ferry, John suffered a seizure, died, and was buried in an unmarked grave.
The watercolor painting on this old book cover depicts the palladian mansion and some of the ghosts whose spirits might dwell there. It has been drawn and written over in graphite showing a masonic square and compass, a crown and several spiritual beings. Also penciled in is the notation, Great hall built by John Drayton. Construction began in 1738. Drayton Hall was completed in the year of our Lord 1742. Underneath the words John Drayton, B. 1715, D. 1779. in the upper right corner, are listed John’s four wives. His first wife Sarah Cattell, the daughter of a neighboring plantation owner; she and their two children died before 1740. In 1741 John Drayton married Charlotta Bull, daughter of South Carolina's Lt. Royal Governor William Bull. Charlotta died in 1743. In 1752, John married Margaret Glen, the sister of James Glen, the Royal Governor. Margaret died 20 years later in 1772. In 1775, John married Rebecca Perry, the 17-year old daughter of a neighboring plantation owner.
Friday, September 4, 2009
Thursday, September 3, 2009
A leatherbound journal personalized in a Pennsylvania German Fraktur style
PERSONALIZED FREE!!!
These Journals with their handcrafted irregularities, antiqued edges, pale watercolors and scribbled notations, look like the remembrance books that individuals recorded their travels and adventures in decades ago. These journals come in an assortment of sizes. The smaller size is perfect for keeping in your haversack. Great for that trekking journal! The middle size is great for those of you who like to sketch or watercolor while on the trail. If you are a trader or a merchant the larger size might just fit your needs as a ledger.
Size 4"x 6"... $49.
Size 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"... $59.
Size 7 " x 11 "... $69.
Size 8 1/2" x 11"... $85.
Please add $10.00 shipping, handling.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Folk art owl:The Night Watcher
FOLK ART OWL: THE NIGHT WATCHERThis painting show an Owl done in an early folk art style. Sitting on a tree branch. Colonial house in the background. A large moon and stars shines overhead.Ink, watercolor and pencil. Painted on the inside cover of an old book. Antiqued to look even older.
14"X 18" Unframed, mounted on black background. Will fit into a standard 14 x 18 frame.
14"X 18" Unframed, mounted on black background. Will fit into a standard 14 x 18 frame.
Reg. $135.
SPECIAL VALENTINE'S DAY SALE PRICE $100.
Ink, watercolor and pencil.
SALE ENDS JANUARY 25! Please include $12 shipping.
Ink, watercolor and pencil.
SALE ENDS JANUARY 25! Please include $12 shipping.
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