The Stamford Historical Society Presents

GRACIOUS LIVING IN STAMFORD
Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries
Photos and Objects from Our Collection

Life at Home

Benjamin M. Ayers family, Long Ridge Village c. 1890

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The Phillips Family

Mrs. Charles Edmund H. Phillips & dog

Grandson Alfred Noroton Phillips Jr.

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From Katharine Merritt's Photo Album, 1893 & 1894

The extended family—no people are identified.

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Wilbur Lewis Family

In a 1905 Cadillac Model F. Although the radiator is real, the hood behind it is a “dummy,” because the single-cylinder engine is under the front seat. Automobile information courtesy Christopher G. Foster, Society of Automotive Historians, Inc.

Young patriots Frank Trowbridge and Hazel and Clarence Lewis with Glenbrook School in the background left.

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The Wardwell Family

Dr. Franklin Wardwell

Helen Wardwell and cousin Margaret

more Wardwell Family pictures

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Mayapple Farm

Anne Barrows (Mrs. John C. Ramsey) on her horse “Stony”
with her friends holding her pets
Mayapple Farm

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Introduction to the Exhibits Best Seats in the House Description of Chairs Gracious Living in Stamford Hallway Displays from the Collection Pictures from the Opening Reception Victorian Tea

Staircases Living Rooms Dining Sleeping Books and Music Life at Home

Henri Bendel Mansion Denehurst Downtown Judd Home Wilbur Lewis Homes Marion Castle

Blachley Lodge Linden Lodge Katharine Merritt's Photo Album By the Water Strawberry Hill Wardwell Homes