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  1. 1991.325.1 - Print, Photographic

    Exterior view of "Seccomb House," also known as Rock Gate at 51 Ferry Bridge Road. Former home of Col. Lucius Barbour and designed by Ehrick Rossiter, c. 1885. In blue ink on back: "Seccomb House", "Drive + Entry", "l890's"

    Record Type: Photo

    Seccomb House
  2. 1991.325.10 - Print, Photographic

    Black and white photographic image of the lawn and trees at Rock Gate. In blue on back: "Seccomb House Lawn" and "P(b) #152"

    Record Type: Photo

    Seccomb House Lawn
  3. 1991.325.11 - Print, Photographic

    Black and white photographic image of the perennial gardens at Rock Gate. Arched walkways circumscribe the crescent shaped garden bed with mature trees in the background. In blue on back: "Seccomb House Gardens"

    Record Type: Photo

    Seccomb House Gardens
  4. 1991.325.2 - Print, Photographic

    Exterior view of "Seccomb House" also known as Rock Gate at 51 Ferry Bridge Road. Former home of Col. Lucius Barbour and designed by Ehrick Rossiter, c. 1885. In gray ink on back: "Seccomb House, 'Rock Gate' Built in 1880 Ferry Bridge Rd" In black ink on back: "Mr. + Mrs. Edward Seccomb - the parents 1 Grace Seccomb Wallace"

    Record Type: Photo

    Seccomb House
  5. 1991.325.4 - Print, Photographic

    Exterior view of "Seccomb House" also known as Rock Gate at 51 Ferry Bridge Road. Former home of Col. Lucius Barbour and designed by Ehrick Rossiter, c. 1885.

    Record Type: Photo

    Seccomb House
  6. 1991.325.5 - Print, Photographic

    Interior black and white copy photographic print of Rock Gate. The upright piano with elaborate curved legs is the focus of "the music room." Side chairs and small tables skirt the room as light streams in from the bay window awaiting a captive audience.The beamed ciling is low over the paneled walls, detailed carpets scatter across the hardwood floor. Three framed paintings hang above the piano. In blue ink on back: "Seccomb House, Musi...

    Record Type: Photo

    Music Room Seccomb House ca. 1890 (Rock Gate)
  7. 1991.325.6 - Print, Photographic

    Black and white interior copy photographic print of Rock Gate's dining room. Light streams in from a nearby window onto the square, pedestal dining table with four side chairs centered in the dining room. The wooden side chairs have a squared back with flared ends, five arched rails, and front paw feet. A fifth side chair sits at the end of a buffet against the wall. The small room with low beamed ceiling and dark wood wainscoting features a ...

    Record Type: Photo

    Dining Room Seccomb House ca. 1890 (Rock Gate)
  8. 1991.325.7 - Print, Photographic

    Black and white interior copy photographic print of Rock Gate. A small, round, pedestal table with rocking chairs fills the corner of the dark paneled library. Built in bookcases,open on the bottom and closed with diamond paned doors on top extend 3/4 up the wall. The ceiling appears arched. A large, banquet lamp sits centered on the table among books and a vase of fresh floweres. In blue ink on back: "Seccomb house - 1890's, Library"

    Record Type: Photo

    Library in Seccomb house (Rock Gate)
  9. 1991.325.8 - Print, Photographic

    Black and white copy photographic print of Rock Gate's interior entrance. Light streams in from the door and windows giving a halo effect to the entrance of Rock Gate. The interior is dark paneled wood with low, beamed ceilings. A raised landing leads to the broad stairs on the right screened with tall, spindled balusters. A glazed urn sits on the third stair. On the raised landing is a cushioned window seat furnished with pillows and a bra...

    Record Type: Photo

    Seccomb Hallway & Stairs ca. 1890 Grace married here (Rock Gate)
  10. 1991.325.9 - Print, Photographic

    Black and white copy photographic print of a Rock Gate bedroom. A small bedroom with two twin beds. The bed frames are simple with an "X" forming the footboard. The room is also furnished with a rocking chair, spindle table and occasional chair. Separated by spindled balusters, an arched wall filled with lace draped windows, is fitted with a window seat decked in striped ticking. In blue ink on back: "Seccomb House, 1890's, Bedroom" PBR...

    Record Type: Photo

    Bedroom ca. 1890 Seccomb house (rock gate)
  11. OCL 231 - Shawl

    Ecru lace shawl. 4-5' at longest dimension. Unusual shape - sketched diamond shape (see accession card for outline).

    Record Type: Object

    Ocl 231
  12. X1991.171 - Print, Photographic

    Exterior view of "Rock Gate," 51 Ferry Bridge Road. Former home of Col. Lucius Barbour and designed by Ehrick Rossiter, c. 1885. Black and white photographic image of Rock Gate's front facade. Rock outcroppings and a small island of bushes and trees fronts Rock Gate. Dark trim highlights the massive horizontal lines and cross-gable roof of this Shingle Style residence with stucco facade. Two eyebrow windows project from the rooftop. A second...

    Record Type: Photo

    Rock Gate
  13. X1991.172 - Print, Photographic

    Exterior view of "Rock Gate," 51 Ferry Bridge Road. Former home of Col. Lucius Barbour and designed by Ehrick Rossiter, c. 1885. Black and white photographic image of Rock Gate's front facade. Rock outcroppings and a small island of bushes and trees fronts Rock Gate. Dark trim highlights the massive horizontal lines and cross-gable roof of this Shingle Style residence with stucco facade. Two eyebrow windows project from the rooftop. A second...

    Record Type: Photo

    Rock Gate
  14. X1991.173 - Print, Photographic

    Exterior view of "Rock Gate," 51 Ferry Bridge Road. Former home of Col. Lucius Barbour and designed by Ehrick Rossiter, c. 1885. Black and white photographic image of Rock Gate's front facade. Rock outcroppings and a small island of bushes and trees fronts Rock Gate. Dark trim highlights the massive horizontal lines and cross-gable roof of this Shingle Style residence with stucco facade. Two eyebrow windows project from the rooftop. A second...

    Record Type: Photo

    Rock Gate
  15. X1991.174 - Print, Photographic

    Exterior view of "Rock Gate," 51 Ferry Bridge Road. Former home of Col. Lucius Barbour and designed by Ehrick Rossiter, c. 1885. Small, vertical black and white photographic print of Rock Gate. Gravel drive meanders thru the large, rock outcroppings approching the gabled Rock Gate. Discernable thru the trees, the eyebrow dormer, granite chimney, and diamond pane windows. In pencil and blue ink on back: "Rock Gate, Seecomb House - now ...

    Record Type: Photo

    Rock Gate
  16. X1991.175 - Print, Photographic

    Exterior view of "Rock Gate," 51 Ferry Bridge Road. Former home of Col. Lucius Barbour and designed by Ehrick Rossiter, c. 1885. Small black and white exterior photographic print of Rock Gate. Thru the rock outcroppings and trees, the smaller, cross gables projecting beyond the main building mass can be seen. The stucco exterior features multiple window styles, a few multiple-paned sashes shown open. Two eyebrow windows project from the shi...

    Record Type: Photo

    Rock Gate
  17. X1991.176 - Print, Photographic

    Exterior view of the "Barbour House" ska "RockGate" at 51 Ferry Bridge Road on Washington Green, CT. Former home of Col. Lucius Barbour and designed by Ehrick Rossiter, c. 1885. In black ink on back: "The Barbour House" In blue ink on back: "Heavens (1978)" In pencil on back: "1954" and "Rock Gate" Stamped in purple ink on back: "Thomas Smales, Photographer, New York City"

    Record Type: Photo

    Barbour House

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