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Interior finish from the Oak Hill Parlor

Carving attributed to: Samuel McIntire (American, 1757–1811)
American
1801
Object Place: Peabody, Massachusetts, United States

Medium/Technique Painted wood, composition ornament
Dimensions 48 x 53 1/4 in. (121.9 x 135.3 cm)
Credit Line Charles Amos Cummings Fund and anonymous gift
Accession Number22.805
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsArchitectural elements

DescriptionInterior finish and mantel of southeast parlor in Derby-Rogers house, Peabody, Mass. Engaged Ionic columns; five decorative reliefs in frieze, cupids in middle one; pilasters above with cornucopia design relief; wheat sheaves above. Painted panel by Corné.
Provenance1922, as part of the acquisition of the Oak Hill Rooms. Purchased by MFA, December 1922, with rest of Oak Hill interior elements for $14,472.70

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