Pratt
Room Picture of Zadock Pratt - Master Tanner, Banker, Congressman and Farmer Window - Pane with GWP was initialized by George Watson Pratt Tintype of Zadock Pratt on his favorite horse Prince Model of Tannery made in 1976 show how tannery operated |
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Hall Wallpaper - Reproduction of original wallpaper found in the hall, reputed to be French (18th Century), reproduced by Katzenbach & Warren for the Williamsburg collection Portrait of Mary Watson Pratt - restored by New York University Grandfather Clock - Silas Hoadley, Plymouth, CT, circa 1812 |
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Living
Room Portrait - Abigail Watson Pratt and son George at about two-years old Picture of Susie A.Grimm (Pratts fifth wife), Steinway Piano Tilt Table, Desk and Stag Inkwell - all belonged to Zadock Pratt |
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Dining
Room Mahogany Empire Buffet & Linen Press - allegedly bought for his wife Abigail Dishes - Flo Blue - English Dishes with green/gold borders, flowers in center - belonged to Julia Pratt Ingersoll |
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Kitchen Red Cupboards - tin lunch pail with cup, metal apple peeler, other utensils Wooden Box for storing candles (to keep away from mice) Period stove, skates, foot warmer, blue flour sifter, spice box, etc |
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Bank
Rooms/Exhibits Now used for exhibitions, such as the 1998 "Prattsville through a Pinhole". Bank opened in 1843 with $50,000 invested by Zadock Pratt. Its notes were backed by 7% on the New York Stock and there was "a correct likeness of Col.Pratt" on each note. These rooms are in the former bank building. |
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Second Floor Bedrooms 1 and 3 Blue bedroom suite contains cottage furniture, some of the first "catalog" furniture, it was owned by Zadock Pratt. The smaller bedroom has period furnishings. All rooms are decorated for Christmas Museum events. |
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Bedroom
2 Green bedroom was probably Pratt's bedroom since it had a fireplace. The green suite was also owned by Zadock Pratt. |
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Upstairs Hallway By front window - chaise (birdseye maple) 1855 by Jacob Myers, a Huntersfield cabinet maker. Also an Isaac Searles desk, dated 1866, made at the Searles Furniture factory. |
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Nursery Child's bed and several middle to late 19th century toys, dolls' high chairs. The nursery is just outside the master bedroom. |
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Sunken
Bedroom Rope bed with a rope-bed tightener, straw mattress. Why do we still say "sleep tight and don't let the bed-bugs bite". Pratt's family had to make the bed "tight" for a comfortable night's sleep and make sure no bugs were in the straw. You can see how that was constructed. |
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Library/Reading
Room/Exhibit Room This was once two rooms, now the reading room. The old Larraway coaching inn's original bar has been moved here from the O'Hara's house. |
One of our guides will be happy to show you around and answer all your questions. Also, in Spring, Summer and Fall, please visit our Herb Garden ! |
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