Hearthside - The House That Love Built

NUMEROUS FURNISHINGS DONATED TO HEARTHSIDE

While the Mowbray family left behind many large pieces of furniture, there is a need to help accentuate different rooms and make Hearthside more interesting for viewing. Several donations have already begun to transform the house into a museum. Thanks to the generosity of the estate of Elizabeth Cashman, a pink Victorian couch and a floor lamp has been added to the front parlor. Several dresses from the early 1900’s, perfume bottles, pins and spectacles from the estate are also displayed. A tea cart and silver tea service are beautiful additions to the dining room, both of which were donated by Lincoln residents Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hesketh. A couch, chair and ottoman have been added to the music room in memory of MaryAnn and Joseph Diruzzo, given by their family. A lovely green glass oil lamp, with pink painted roses, was donated by Mr. Joseph Goodreau. A red armchair was donated by John McCaughey. Also, now being refurbished is an original complete wooden commode, a gift from Jaime Bertenshaw. A wooden doll buggy is the perfect addition in the upstairs nursery. It was donated by the Jackson family of Lincoln. An ornately hand-painted black metal serving tray, donated by artisan Eleanor Dodsworth of Woonsocket, hangs prominently in the front entrance. A beautiful hand-crocheted bedspread covers the sleigh bed in one of the upstairs bedrooms. This was among dozens of crocheted items, including doilies and a tablecloth, which were donated by Margaret and Constance Plamondon of Central Falls. They wanted to pass on their mother's lifelong handiwork where it could be displayed and appreciated rather than stored away in a dark closet. Beautiful crocheted valances adorn many of the windows throughout the house thanks to a donation from local retailer, Ryco.

Numerous items are loaned for display, rather than being permanently donated. The Hadley family of Lincoln have loaned their secretary's desk for display in the upstairs bedroom. Ray Gardner has loaned a Victorian cradle and some framed portraits.

Nineteenth and early twentieth century items, either to place on loan or permanently at Hearthside, are welcomed. Check out our Wish List to see if you can add to our collection. Contact Friends of Hearthside if you wish to make a donation.