The
Florence Griswold Museum
Online Guest Book
In
the tradition of the artists who once stayed at the Florence Griswold
House, please sign our guest book and leave any comments or questions.
If you would like a response it is necessary to leave your e-mail
address.
Would
you like electronic updates about Museum exhibitions and events?
Please leave your e-mail address. You will not be contacted more
than once a month.
Betsey Pender : Jacksonville, FL
Please consider showing the actual posters you have on your website.
Dr. Carolyn D'Avanzo : So. Glastonbury, CT
Please advise me about any local, regional or international travel
and all social events. Thank you so much!
Ashley Roland : Portland, OR
Thank you for the astounding show of David Brown's. He is in good
company with the french impressionist. It is so exciting to see where
this genre has gone with a living artist. I hope you can extend this
show and get the word out about this inspired artist. I will do my
part with word of mouth. Ashley Roland
Michael Mather : Twentynine Palms, CA
Looking over your site. My family lived in Old Lyme prior to the Revolution
(Captain Timothy Mather) and my brother graduated from the Coast Guard
Academy. You will be on my list of things to see when I come East
again. Thank you.
Carol Farrell : Winslow Township, NJ USA
looking for information on JL Lewis
JOHN VOLKMAR : GUILFORD, CT
Last Sunday I visited your museum and in particular the exciting exhibit
of Dave Brown's Hay House.What a wonderful and contemporary addition
to your generally traditional displays. There have been a number of
very positive newspaper articles describing the HayHouse. It seems
to me that there is still a public which hasn't had the opportunity
to see it and that you should extend its display beyond the fourteenth
of Novemer to make sure that all who are interested can view it. Thank
you for giving us this great experience.
Karen Ritchie : Meriden, Conn. USA
Please send me information on Bulb Day. Time,date,ect. Thank you,
Karen A Ritchie
A. Dennis Gatto : Rhinebeck, NY USA
Please send any info you may have regarding Edgar Otis Minor who I
believe is an Old Lyme artist. Thanks
Rosemary Clarke : Simsbury, CT USA
In the Calendar section of your website, one of the photos looks like
Chet Raymo, retired Professor of Physics, Stonehill College, and columnist
for the Boston Globe. Was he a featured guest speaker during 2004?
Rosemary Chadwick Clarke, Stonehill College, Class of 1974 Dr Raymo
was a favorite!
Claire Rossbach : Cleveland Heights, OH USA
My husband and I visited the Lyme Art Association's gallery in June
'03. While there we purchased a small booklet that was published for
the commemorative exhibit of the original members of Florence Griswold's
group.
Recently while on a field trip with many of my local artist friends
I shared that booklet, then -- I lost that booklet! Oh, my. I surely
would like to buy another copy. It contained so much history about
the group and photos of so many of the artists. Is it still available?
Or does anyone have a copy they would be willing to part with?
Thank you very much. mckr3441@earthlink.net
Kate McLaughlin : Durham, Ct USA
I have enjoyed your collections tremendously!
gina cameron : danielson, ct usa
Denise McLennon : Bolton, Ct. US
Hello, We are a small girl scout troop of 15 and 16 year olds. We
would be interested in visiting the museum. Is the Krieble museum
on the same grounds as the Florence Griswold? Is it reasonable to
visit both on the same excursion?Thank you in advance.
Kathleen DelRossi : Melrose, MA
Your museum was recommended to me by Gildy Cummings of CT. I hope
to meet with her soon regarding a watercolor by C.E. Porter, dated
1878, of a large and small butterfly. It was left to me by my mother.
I would very much like to bring this piece for someone at the Museum
to see.
Thank you.
Wendy Lopes : 440 High St, CT Mystic
I'd like for learn more about volunteer opportunities.
Deborah Tierney : 8B Colonial Park, MA Brimfield
Diana Hurrie : Canton, CT
I'm looking forward to David Brown's exhibit. I just saw him on "Positively
Connecticut". Looks very interesting.
Gavin Wassung : Salem, CT USA
Your showing of Hassam is pleasantly taking place at the same time
as the Metropolitan in NY. His work is a fine representation of the
history and established eloquence of Lyme and its tradition.
Glenda Leake : Guilford, CT
Rosemarie Kalin : Hanover, CT USA
Do you serve lunch daily - and if so, do you require reservations?
Thanking you advance P.S. yes I would like electronic updates.
John Casey : Salem, OR USA
I somehow wound up at the CT Museums site, clicked on the Griswold
link - hoping to find something on Rob't Brackman, with whom Lloyd
Cunningham studied. I don't know that either artist was an Old Lyme
colonist - only that they were S. CT painters. As a boy of ten I went
to Lyme once with Cunningham, who was my mother's cousin, and who
got me started as an artist when he gave me a painting set when I
was 11.
BTW, the onsite index link didn't work so I'll be back for another
try at a later time.
L Warner : Lyme, CT
Having been an observer of the Florence Griswold Museum for many years
I wanted to express my appreciation for an outstanding job all of
you have done in promoting the arts from this very important time
in American Art. Miss Griswold must have been an amazing person, and
a savior to the artists that were lucky enough to cross her path.
My only criticism is that artists today are not offered a similiar
hospitality and/or encouragement for their own creativity that started
it all. I would think that your museum would prefer to perpetuate
these things Miss Griswold began, instead of the more social oriented
events you hold today. Impressionism during her time was an abstract
style and today's "Lyme Colony" should encourage this type
of artistic growth as well. I truly believe this would give your organization
more integrity. The pioneers in the Lyme Colony would truly be proud
to see a supportive organization perpetuating Miss Griswold's idea
for a haven along the Connecticut River in which to create. Not to
mention exclaiming joyfully, "it's about time they started living
in the present!"
Robert Hammond : Trumbull, CT United States
Nancy Tozzo : Middletown, Ct USA
I teach at Haddam-Killingworth MS, any activities for 7th & 8th graders
would be of interest.
Also, I would like to bring my 4 neices to paint on Sunday afternoon.
What do I need to know or bring?
Nancy
kathleen birch : HOHOKUS, nj usa
WE ALSO HAVE SEVERAL EDGAR OTIS MINERS PAINTINGS ON BOARD AND ON CANVAS.
COULD YOU GIVE US SOME INFORMATION ON HIS WORK. I UNDERSTAND THAT
HE DID ATTEND THE GUY WIGGINS SCHOOL. THANK YOU.
Rose Powers : Westwood, MA
I am looking forward to a visit to Old Lyme and more importantly a
visit to your museum. repowers
Rocco Tarulli : Mystic, CT United States
John Huss : Manchester, MA USA
Claire Singer : Arlington, VA USA
I have had the distinct pleasure of visiting Old Lyme and (thankfully!)
this awesome and lovely Museum in recent years. I intend to return
many times over ~
Claire A. Singer
douglas wayne : oregon, usa portland
I WAS LOOKING FORTHE HUNTINGTON MUSEAUM IN SAN MARINO CA AND CAME
ACRSS THIS SITE WANTED TO SEE WHAT THERE IS IS HERE.
Marie Buggie : Portland, CT USA
I have just purchsed a small painting by Edgar Otis Miner, supposedly
a member of the Old Lyme School of painters. There is a whimsical
quality to his work that reminds me a bit of Guy Wiggins. I'd appreciate
any info you could provide about tartist.
mugu momo : togo, lome
my guy
Barbara Weintraub : Santa Fe, NM USA
I would like to receive your email newsletter.
Arnold Jaffe : Wawarsing, N.Y.
I could not find a listing for your email address so I am using this
venue to request information about Old Lyme painter named Edgar Otis
Miner who was a member of the Art Association. They do not have information
in their files and suggrested that I make contact with Amy Ellis who
might be able to find some data regarding his artistic biography.
Thanks, Arnold Jaffe
Katharine Lavitt : West Hatford, CT usa
John Miller : Cornwall Bridge, CT
FYI---I would like to offer some additions and corrections to your
listing under Ivan Olinsky, my grandfather. The bedspread and pillows
were crocheted by my grandmother, Genevieve Olinsky, wife of Ivan.
The picture shown in reference to a painting we gave the Griswold
of a red-headed woman in a green skirt is not that picture and my
mother's name is Leonore, not Lenore. There are also several Olinsky
paintings not mentioned, including a marvelous portrait of a young
woman from the Hartford Steamboiler collection.
erika : madison, ct usa
I am interested in receiving information regarding international as
well as trips in the US. I have been on day tours with the museum
but did not realize that you also tour international destinations.
Thanks in advance,
Erika Reen
Robert Gary : Huntington, NY
Do you sell reprints of Summer Evening by Hassim? If not, can you
tell me who does?
Jon Sproul : Somerville, MA
What a wonderful visit with informative exhibits and friendly people.
One comment: The painting on the second floor of the Florence Griswold
House by Gregory Smith (1880-1961) has dates listed incorrectly on
the informational and biographical plaque adjacent to the painting.
Those dates read something like 1840-186?. Please check. Otherwise,
expertly done and very professional.
Gayle Smith : Dalton, PA USA
I'll be visiting the museum this July. I was
amazed at all the helpful information at this site
and at its sheer beauty. I am looking forward to our
our visit even more now.
Janet Davis : West Suffield, Ct USA
I had read I believe in the newspaper, that at this museum , Falls
Brook Farm(which was featured in an article in Thurs. June 24th's
Hartford Courant) sells their home-made Hungarian Paprika at funtions
in the Museum. I was wondering how I could go about purcahsing this.
Thank you~
eddan katz : new haven, ct
Barbara Scully : New Britain, CT
What a lovely day spent at the Florence Griswold Museum today ! The
paintings were fabulous and the gardens were beautiful. I especially
enjoyed the Seasons exhibit and the works by Hassam and Matilde Brown.
Our docent was very informative and made the home of Florence Griswold
come alive. What a marvelous treasure in our state !
WILLIAM DAVIS : WOODBRIDGE , VA USA
Research canvas oil work of beach. Thanks
Armelle Webster : Pasadena, CA
I used to teach in CT and was familiar with the Florence Griswold
Museum, which I loved. I am a French teacher (and French) and always
try to make my students aware that Impressionism was not just a French
phenomenon. I am now teaching in Pasadena, California and I am doing
research on American Impressionism. I am now more familiar with california
Impressionism and would like to go back to learning about Impressionism
on the East Coast. I have 2 questions:How does one apply to a Summer
Institute for teachers in Mid-August? and Does the museum sell slides?
I would be very grateful for your help on these matters.Thanking you!
Sincerely
Armelle Webster
Emi Gonzalez : Branford, CT USA
Marleen Basile : Springfield, MA USA
Please update my membership address: 314 Longhill Street, Springfield,
MA formerly PO BOX 85, Canton CT
Thanks
MB
Tracy Ajello : Cheshire, CT USA
Hi, I loved your museum experience!
I'm planning an end of year unit featuring Old Lyme artists, but I
was not able to open the collections link. I need to get to an index
of your artists.
Please advise.
Thanks, Tracy
Nancy Santos : Hartford, Ct U.S.A.
Good afternoon;could you please tell me if the museum is accessible
via public transportation, and,if so,could you please give e directions?
Thank you so much;I'm really looking forward to visiting! Nancy
Felix Dahunsi : Lagos, Nigeria
I got to know you through a friend, and l am pleased with what l read
about you.
Susan Bogan : Lovington, NM USA
Kathleen Treat : ,
I look forward very much to visiting Childe Hassam and friends at
the museum this year.
Michael Miller : Baton Rouge, LA East Baton Rouge
I was looking for information and/or works by Robert William Vonnoh,
especially any history of the work known now as "In Flanders
Field - Where Soldiers Sleep and Poppies Grow."
Kate Griswold : ,
mugu mgbada : london, uk usa
i dey brother!
Cheryl Anderson : Madison, CT USA
I am interested in your summer programs for children. I have 3 girls
ages 6-10. Is it possible to send me some information on what you
will be offering this summer? Thank you!!!
Jay Bright : 180 LivingstonSt, CT New Haven
Please send me all travel mailings. Anything international in "04?
Laura Taylor : Eastford, CT USA
Ruth Rich : Las Vegas, NV USA
Ms MCCABE felt I should take a virtual tour at the very least this
Sunday. She was right!! This is great!!!
Joanne McDonough : Manchester, CT USA
I AM VISITING HERE LOOKING FOR WORKS PROVIDED BY KAREN SANTRY.
patricia Griswold : Grand Rapids, MI USA
danielle wexler : peekskill, ny usa
please keep me up-dated on your exhibitions and events. thank you
John DePol : Cliffside Park, NJ
Sandy Norelli : Darien, ct
Dear Tammi,
Thanks for the emails, they are very informative. Thank for offering
kids' programs, we are going to plan on coming on Thursday the 19th.
I will call for reservations. Thanks again.
Sandy Norelli
Lisa Reneson : Lyme, CT 06371
I'd love to hear more about the kindermuse programs...haven't seen
them listed on the Education Matters brochure? :)Lisa
Peggy DiVito : Oakville, ct
I was looking for info concerning the exhibit by the Allen sisters,
"A Moment in Time; Photographs
by the Allen Sisters" which I'd previously read was going to
be at your museum, however, I don't see it listed as a past or future
event. Please advise as to the stauts of this showing. Thanks!
jay bright : 180 Livingston ST, CT New Haven
I am a presenter in the winter lecture series and have asked several
times to be added to Sheila's program description. She says she has
asked you to update your publicity and web, but it hasn't happened.
She also has other presenters who deserve to be mentioned.
Thankyou for prompt correction of this oversite.
Jay Bright Architect
Pete Santry : billerica, ma usa
googled "santry"
Sandra Simpson : Holly Springs, USA North Carolina
I have an old painting, pre-1900's by LH Colby, I rescued this painting
from someones attic, how can I find out about this artist. It is a
lovely piece with a girl in the meadow with her sheep (I guess sheep)
she is looking back at a very old home, charming dark reds, large
trees etc. can anyone help?
Marie Grant : 28 Metacomet Dr., CT Kensington
Will you be having a tea party, in the future, like the one posted
for December (Yummy in the Tummy)or any other children's activities?
Thanks for your response.
Angela Fowle : St. Charles, MO USA
I'm researching Bessie Potter Vonnoh and her husband Robert. I believe
they were members of the colony. Do you have any info on them?
Thank You,
A. Fowle
Halliwell Denis : Kennebunkport, ME
Want to come visit.
Othel Scott : Jesup, GA U.S.A.
Just saw your add on
Just saw your add on WNLC website. I thought you might enjoy looking
at mine, for Gospel and Country clips (30) sec. www.othelscott.com
Thanks. Othel.
Sandra Mobilia : Torrington, CT
John Oliveri : Farmington, CT
Lisa Chesaux : Portland, Me USA
I was so pleased to see that you had included "Philippe in Monet's
Garden", the children's book that I illustrated, as part of a
project in your youth program. I happened to punch the title into
an internet search just for fun this evening and was surprised by
the many places it has reached. I look forward to visiting your museum
some day!
WILSON HENRY IRVINE PAINTING
Yes
, it is a "real original "....
Hello , I have
a lovely work by Wilson Henry Irvine , in an
original (but worn) frame . The work measures ::
(a large) 27 X 24 inches ... the frame measures 36 X 33 inches .
Signed
on the lower right , the backside
information :: Autumn No.X (it's there) and XX/XX/17 ......(month
& day are there)
I have
enjoyed this piece for many years , and
now find myself with other needs ....
I was
wondering if this would hold any special interest with your museum
,or any other buyer ?
Judy Barber : Nashua, NH
I am interested in spring, summer 1-2 week artist workshops. When
will your schedule be published?
Thanks
for assistance.
Kathleen Newman : Palos Park, IL 60464
Hello! I visited your beautiful museum during the exciting PAPA plein
air workshops this past October and would like to purchase a book
I saw during the trip, "Artists of Rockport." Do you have
that book available?
Ed Hann : Crestview hills, ky Usa
Hello:
I am seeking information on Rudold Scheffler. I have come into some
paintings he had done for mural work in Cincinatti in 1932 and would
like to know more about him.
Thank you
Ed
Ossenfort Agnes : Northport, Me 04849
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Dr. Gary Kingsley : Mt. Sinai, NY 11766
I've always enoyed American impressionism and the Pennsylvania exhibit
added to my knowledge and interest in the subject - Many Thanks
Hilary Ney : New York, NY
James Miller : New York, NY usa
You had a show on Pennsylvania Impressionism. Do you know whether
any of these beautiful works are for sale?
Best,
James
Anne Bergeron : Brooklyn, NY
I had pleasure of visiting the Krieble Galleries for the first time
over the holiday weekend. What a beautiful space! Kudos to everyone
involved for creating a building that so complements its surroundings,
takes advantage of its vistas and evokes the sense of a New England
village. As a museum administrator and consultant, I am delighted
that such a special place exists in my hometown. I look forward to
the restoration of the Griswold House, and hope that its retrofitting
will allow more of the permanent collection to be on view. Thanks
for such an enjoyable experience.
Trevor Stewart : New York, NY
Maloof Louise : Mill Valley, CA
Thanks!
nancy chapman : madison, ct
The museum's docent staff is superb, bringing the style and times
of the artists in the colony to life.
cold rich : fostoria, oh
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Florence Polens : Stafford Springs, CT usa
David Paiva : Westerly, RI
Chris Brunson : Wethersfield, CT
Looking for a press contact - interested in receiveing press releases
about events, etc.
Monica frieman : Philadelphia, PA USA
Your museum is special to me.
Betty Pardoe : 26 Spring St, NH Lebanon,
I just visited the museum for the first time this Tuesday. I live
near the Cornish Art Colony, NH., where Maxfield Parrish lived and
painted. I was pleased to see the panels painted by Metcalf and Hassam,
Parrish contempories.
Cynthia Glacken : New York, NY USA
Ingrid Treissw : Lebanon, CT USA
I would like update on exhibitions, events and travel adventures.
Thank you
Galen Spitler : Midlothian, Texas
Pamela Griswold : Missouri, USA Chamois
Where can I get more information on Florence Griswold?
Sue Broskowski : Palm Beach Gardens, FL
I lived in CT for 28 years. About 10 years ago I visited your museum
and bought a poster of a painting by Wm. Chadwick of a women with
a hat sitting at a table alone on a porch with a garden behind her.
There is a cup and a glass on the table with her and she's looking
down. I had that poster framed and have enjoyed it all these years.
Unfortunately, it has faded quite a bit. We would like to replace
that poster with the same or simliar image to remind me of my visit
to your museum and of CT which I miss. The poster size is 30"
wide by 24 or 25" high. Is there a way of seeing your posters
in your museum shop? Your web site doesn't allow me to view your posters.
Thank you.
lawrence kieft : east hartford, ct
Kenneth Griswold : Atlantic Beach, Florida
My visit in September to the museum was most enjoyable -- Thank You
maloof kevin : boston, mass suffolk
I have been trying to view the Boiler collection of 175 pictures.
There is some problem with the page in that only half of the subjects
for viewing come up on the screen. I have called the museum about
the difficulty in trying to see the collection and they have told
me that they would consult their web designer but the problem persists.
I hope you will be able to rectify the problems so that we can enjoy
the entire collection. I have been to the museum but I can honestly
say that I don't think the entire collection is for public viewing.
Am I right?
Alison Buckens : Stamford, CT 06902
Please send me e-mail updates
arlene glaser : commack, ny
Thank you very much for letting me know about future museum exhibitions.
Celia Baldwin : 39 Appleton Place, NY US
interested in The American River exhibit. How long is it up? Thank
you!
Beth Keith : New Canaan, CT
Great Web site!
Will be visiting soon!
Harvey Green : New Ipswich, NH
A message for Director Jeff Anderson: Let's hook up at the NEMA meeting.
Kate Viens of NEMA (a former student) convinced me to give the address
and to get people stirred up about collections, corporatism, etc.
It's all written, and I have some fun going after "marketplace
values."
Cathy Bowman : Spokane, WA USA
What a beautiful place....I have family back in Massachusetts and
New York...so next time i am there i will come visit..Thank you
Emily Griswold : , Vienna
I'm the grandaughter of Donald Griswold, daughter of Daniel T. Griswold.
Sandi Brockway : Cambria, CA
R. Lee Edmonson : Hattiesburg, MS USA
It has been several years since my last visit.
Glad to find your Web site.
R. L. Edmonson
relative of William Howe
Della Mancuso : 20 Lakeview Road, NY North Salem
Decker Swann : Denver, CO
Am coming to my50th High School Class reunion on the 11th at Cherrystones
and will visit you then. Was a volunteer at the Denver Art Museaum
when they had the exhibit "American Impressionists at the Connecticut
Shore" was it Greenwich? Norwalk?
Russell Carson : Rocky River, OH USA
I am interested in any information available about Alphaeus Cole 1910
portrait of a lady holding a bouquet of violets. We have reason to
believe she may possibly be in some way related to the Pittsburgh
Frick family (perhaps Mrs. Frick's sister).
Sandi Gold : Westerly, RI USA
As a member of the New Britain Museum, I am invited each year to submit
art to their annual members (juried) show. Why not look into this
and offer tnje same to your artists' member. My guess is you would
certainly get more of us to join and you would be doing a very good
thing to continue your heritage of helping artists.
Brandenberger Ina : Riehen , BS Switzerland
Sehr geehrter Herr Lau, ich moechte Ihnen gern antworten per e-mail,
aber Sie gaben Ihre Adresse nur unvollstaendig an. Bitte schreiben
Sie mir direkt an meine e-mail-Anschrift, nicht via dieses guestbook.
- Ja, es handelt sich um Rudolf Scheffler, der bis Ende der 30er-Jahre
u.a. in Wieck a. Darss lebte. Ich bin gespannt von Ihnen zu hoeren.
Freundlichst, Ina Brandenberger/3.10.03
Galleria Smith : Old Lyme, Ct. USA
This is a very interesting and educational trip for anyone 2 take!
I enjoyed my visit at the museum, and my surfing on ur orginized website!
18246 Neu Käterhagen, Deutschland
Ich besitze ein Bild von Rudolf Scheffler von 1914.
R. Scheffler lebte in Wieck au f dem Darss bis ca. 1933.
Ist das der Maler, der bei IHnen erwähnt wird.
Erbitte Auskunft
Danke
Ernst Lau
Gloria Gray : 25 River Rd. #7102, CT Wilton
Rosemary Murray : Weymouth, MA
I would like to receive museum updates.
Alice Howard : 16 Birch Rd., CT Darien
Brandenberger Ina : Riehen, BS Switzerland
Dear ladies and gentlemen,
After
a trip through the Baltic in June 2003 and many talks with my mother
and my aunt I would like to know more about the artist/painter Rudolf
Scheffler, who worked at Miss Florence Griswolds House in the early
20's of the last century. - Mr. Rudolf Scheffler was born in D-Zwickau
in 1884 as son of Alwin and Marie Scheffler and as brother of 5
sisters (Helene, Lotte, Fritz, Alfred, Gerhard). One sister, Helene,
was my grandmother who died 1977 in D-Ingolstadt. My mother Christa
and auntie Inge (nieces of uncle Rudolf) mentioned so many details
about his life. After my Baltic holidays, where I could visit uncle
Rudolfs old mill in Wieck auf Darss (peninsula) I am very fond of
his paintings which I only saw in the little American booklet discovered.
- Is there any possibility to acquire one of his flowers paintings
in America or do you have any addresses in Europe, preferably in
Germany, where I could ask for?
Thank
you in advance for your understanding and your response. Best regards
from Switzerland, Ina Brandenberger
Tamara Baird : Sutherlin, OR United States
Cheryl Celmer : Columbia, CT
A friend and I visited the museum for the first time early this summer
even though we both are Connecticut residents from birth. The gallery,
the Florence Griswold home and the impressive grounds made it easy
to envision what life was like in that artists colony. We have returned
several times since our first visit and will continue to do so as
the seasons and exhibitions change.
Normand Ouellette : Jay, Me Franklin
We will be in Niantic late Sept. We would like to have updates of
your events etc. We are looking forward to visit the Museuum. Thank
you. Mr. Mrs. Ouellette.
Carol Andersen : Seattle, WA USA
We are really looking forward to visiting your museum Jeff. It looks
wonderful and your website is great! See you and Maureen soon. Carol
Heidi Swanson : 947 Worthington Ridge, CT
I recently visited for the first time and thoroughly enjoyed my experience
- I will be back! Mrs. Preston or Parsons (I'm not quite sure) was
the docent in the mansion and she was terrific.
Is there a possibility you can put directions on your website - I
am fairly familiar with the area, but other friends of mine are not.
Patricia Smith : Lima, OH USA
A link to this web site indicated that it was home to the historical
society. I'm researching a former resident of Old Lyme and wondered
if you have a local history archives. Thank you.
Rachel Hawkins : Uncasville, CT
I would like information on showing in your gallery. I am a printmaker
specializing in etchings and monotyopes with some mezzotints and lithographs.
I would be interested in showing at your gallery. Thank you
Jayne Miller : Guilford, CT
I recently visited and was so impressed by the museum and its collections.
There
is a painting at the top of the stairs in the house that I love
and I am trying to remember the artist's name -- I thought I could
get it from your web site but when one clicks on "Collection"
and then on "enter here" there are all kinds of error
messages. You might need to check your server to see if there is
a problem. In the meantime, if you know the painting I am referring
to (it's called something like "A view to the hilltop"
or something like that), I would appreciate your letting me have
that information.
Thank
you very much.
Jayne
Miller
Herm and Jeanne Eckrich : Darien, CT USA
updates please.
Gail French : Poughkeepsie, NY
Would you also be kind enough to send membership information?
Dianne Hunter : Hartford, CT USA
Sharon Lewis : Ivoryton, CT
Donald Smith : Laguna Niguel, CA USA
My ancestor, Richard Smith, was one of the six signatories of the
"parting covenant" with Saybrook, signed in 1665. I work
for a New Haven company and look forward to visiting Old Lyme when
I come to the headquarters in the Fall.
Ellie Hobbie : Ithaca, NY USA
Judith Robbins : Robinglen, 996 Cavendish Gulf Road, Vt. Cavendish
I have a portrait by Charles Noel Flagg. It has been in my family
for 103 years. I am trying to find information on this 19th Century
Artists but have not had any luck. The portrait is of the Skinner
Children. The family was one of the "First Families in Hartford.
My Grandfather's name was Roberts Kenney Skinner. This father, William
C. Skinner, was Chairman of the Board at Colt Manufacturing. Would
you have any information on Flagg or where I might find another one
of his portraits? Thank you for your help.
Sincerely,
Judy
Robbins
Helga Krampe : E Lyme, Ct USA
I am interested in any information on art work by Platt Hubbard
JACK MATAVA : 7 CROSSWOOD ROADFARMINGTON, CT FARMINGTON
Betty Perlish : Bayside, NY 11360
I would like updates about museum exhibitions and events.
I still have not been to this museum, as I don't have a car.
How would I get there via Metro North?
Ara Proudian : New Rochelle, NY
Diana Della Pietro : 10 Reynolds Avenue, CT Stamford
Amy Forman : 4 Squirrel Hill Lane, CT West Hartford 06107
Logan Delany : Irvington, NY USA
Kathy Dugan : Willow Grove, Pa
Hi- My great grandfather -Ely Johnson- was a sea captain and lived
in Old Lyme. My father told me that he used to visit the "old
homestead" when he was a boy in the 1930s. We will be visiting
Old Lyme during the last week in July and would like to try and find
it. Could you help or do you know someone that might be able to to.
Thank Kathy Johnson Dugan 215-659-0391
karen flynn : cape coral, fl usa
Jennifer Griswold : Newtown, CT
My maiden name is Griswold. I brought my parents out to the Museum
last summer. My dad (Jim) thought it was great! We were trying to
see if there was a resemblance between Florence and any of our relatives.
How do you know if you are related to this Griswold?
Teresa & Matt Lipparelli : Elko, NV USA
My husband's family is a desendant from the Griswold family and we
look forward to seeing your museum.
Shirley Grob : Enfield, CT USA
We visited last summer and thoroughly enjoyed it. We plan to visit
again this summer.
Judith Kline : Hartford, CT
Shera Cohen : 1242 Main Street, MA Springfield
Hi...I am a writer for Bravo Newspaper, based in Springfield, MA (13
year old publication with readership at 50,000). I am writing a feature
on the cultural happenings in hour area: Goodspeeed, Gillette's Castle,
Ivoryton, and would like to include your museum. I am going to Ivoryton
(with a guest) on July 5th. Would there be a possibility of coming
to the museum with press passes and receiving a press kit at that
time? We would arrive approximately 11am. I look forward to hearing
from you. Thank you. Shera Cohen
Debra Thibault : 61 Windham Dr., CT Southington
Joy Lovell : San Jose, CA
hyoung lee : east longmeadow, ma usa
i want to visit your museum and more in recent days.
Walter Moriarty : Canterbury, CT USA
I've been going to the Museum for years, and I think one of my former
students, Susan Spivack-Bennett is/was associated with you. A great
museum!! However, make the dates of temporary exhibitionss (Hartford
Steam Boiler) more easily found..
Peter Hooten : Sarasota, FL
Hello, Hello,
I'll regret not visiting your fine museum again soon as the Griswold
Family Association will be convening in Old Lyme the first part of
August, but I'm spreading the word. I'll have my siblingd pick up
some more notecards. My uncle is Donald Griswold, a past president
of the association. They have a nice educational aspect which awards
scholarships. I sahall include my sister Mary Ann Adkison's e-mail;
this will be her first trip to Old Lyme. Thankyou.
Yours, Peter Hooten (son of Janet
Adams Griswold)
danny bethel : fostoria, ohio seneca
i like to view art museums you are good
Robert Thompson : East Haddam, ct United States
6/10/03
Holly Camerota : Waterford, CT USA
Can't wait to come on a Sunday afternoon. Been trying to get there
for years (all the way from Waterford!)
6/9/03
Sandi gold : Wasterly , RI usa
6/9/03
Ronald Epp : , NH Merrimack
My wife and I visited the museum June 8th for for the first time since
our departure from Connecticut two years ago. We were much impressed
by the new facilities and the Hartford Steamboiler gifts.
6/9/03
Kathleen Wild : Niantic, CT USA
We have just relocated to the area from Boston and are delighted to
know that you are so close! Our 5 year old daughter is a blossoming
young artist and your children's programs sound better than anything
we had in greater Boston! Thank you.
6/8/03
STEPHEN GRISWOLD : COALINGA, CA USA
TINA IS MY SISTER. I HAVE A TWIN SCOTT, WHO IS STILL IN NEW YORK.
THE FAMILY PRIDE FROM STEPHENTOWN NY.
6/8/03
Tina Griswold : La Habra, Ca USA
My family is from Stephentown, NY. And we are a branch from the family
tree of the Griswold brothers. I am very excited to find our name
has such history! PS: My grandmother is a Wagner!
6/7/03
james griswold : franklin, pa usa
i think i am related to robert griswold. i have herd over my life
that my great grandfather who is from essex conn. was related to robert
griswold.
6/5/03
Alice Howard : Darien, CT 06820
6/1/03
Sophie Kimm : 4 Cooks Corner, NJ Plainsboro
My children will be spending a month of summer school in the area.
I hope to visit the museum and the neighborhood on the way.
5/28/03
Jay Bright : 180 Livingston St, CT New Haven
a wonderfilled place. I will be sure to see the Hartford Steam Boiler
show before it leaves.
5/25/03
amir mursleen : bahawalpur, pakistan pakistan
pleasesend me the information
5/25/03
amir mursleen : bahawalpur, pakistan pakistan
pleasesend me the information
5/20/03
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5/18/03
Michael Cure : Dunwoody, GA 30338
Your assistance please....as I was reading Maine Antique Digest this
month I came across the article, "Famous Connecticut Art Collection....."
and it made me think of a landscape oil painting I have as done by
Evelyn Layh Sears. Can you assist me, please, with any history of
her and her artisitic talent? In appreciation,...Michael
5/17/03
Hester and Paull Giddings : Paramus, NJ U.S.A.
We visited your museum, the house, and gardens today, and were delighted.
Thank you.
One
question: Can you tell us, please: what's the low-growing, doily-like
white flower in the garden now (May 17)?
5/13/03
Diane Mardis : ,
My Mother told my sister and I as we were growing up , of the artists
and their paintings. They would come to
her Grandparent's home (now known as the Old Lyme Inn) across the
street from the Griswold house
and set up their canvases and paint. I love coming to this site, I
can almost see it, I would have liked to. Hope
to come there someday and see my Mother's and family, hometown.
5/8/03
Pamela Griswold : Chamois, MO usa
5/5/03
Szerejko Ann-Marie : 314 Main Street, CT Portland
Message for Lisa Kenyon, where did you find those small masonite paint
palettes that you use in the studio barn? I am planning next years
budget and have not seen them anywhere. Just curious if you know where
they came from. Thanks again for our wonderful visit (Portland Middle
School) - Ann-Marie
5/3/03
santry karen : ,
4/30/03
Shari Howe : Conyers, GA USA
I am trying to locate a buyer for two of Edmund Greacen paintings.
They are as follows: Victorian Vase, #3; and Seated Nude, #144
If you know of any interested buyers, please do not hesitate to contact
me at the above e-mail address. Sincerely, Shari Howe
4/28/03
Janet Karp : Haddam, Ct USA
great web site
4/27/03
Bill Ridgway : Old Lyme, CT
Your website does justice to the Museum. Very nicely done.
4/22/03
Karen Wassmer : Wallingford, CT USA
I am looking to present my first solo exhibition.
Whispering Angels® Art Studio
Found Objects in Connecticut Art
http://www.whisperingangelsart.com
please call me if you would be interested.
203-065-1040
4/22/03
Sandra Lynch : 8 Main Street, CT Centerbrook
4/16/03
Dr Eduardo GERDING : Buenos Aires, Argentina
I find myself writing a book on the life of a US Naval officer who
was born in North Parish,New London in 1772 and who had an important
role in the South American wars of independence.I'd require if possible
a map showing how was North Parish (actually Montville)at that time.
This man received a great influence from Roger Griswold from Lyme
and it would be great if you could send me a picture of this last.My
apologize for the nuisances.
Dr Eduardo C. Gerding-Medical Division-Argentine Naval Hydrographic
Service-Montes de Oca 2124-Postcode:1271-Buenos Aires-Argentina.
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