Historical Society of Early American Decoration

 

FYI: Vintage theorem to be auctioned Sept. 28  

To see the theorem and other items at auction, go to the address mentioned below, click on the auction for September 28, then click on Americana.  Or just click here and scroll down the page.    

 

 In a message dated 9/14/2007 7:46:16 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, cleon@seneca24.net writes:

 

    My mother, Dorothy G. Kellogg from Skaneateles, NY, was an early Guild Member.  Influenced by her interest, I purchased an original theorem in approx. 1972, signed by Matilda Haviland.  If you have the early decorator publications, there was a nice little article that mentioned a limited number of signed theorem painters, Matilda Haviland being one of them (I believe it was written by Emily Underhill).*  It has been in my possession since then until recently when I put it up for auction.  It will be sold at auction on Friday Sept. 28th.  If you, yourself, or any others whom might have interest, there is a picture shown in the upcoming Americana auction where it can be viewed at   www.cottoneauctions.com/upcomingauctions.php 
    If I may thank you in advance for assisting in securing that this gem go to a deserving home for posterity.  Please feel free to contact me via e-mail if you have any questions.  Lani Kellogg

*The Decorator, Volume 13  Number 2,  1958-59  Underhill, Emily: Old Theorems Come To Light