Collection :: McConaghy Family Collection
The McConaghy Family Collection is composed of objects that were owned or made by one of the family members.
Pitcher, Hot Chocolate
This handpainted hot chocolate pitcher was made by B.C.R. Moliers in Germany. Donor remembers being in a cabinet in the dining room.
2006.025.001
Bottle, Perfume
Perfume bottle made by H & Co. in France was handpainted by Mary McConaghy. Mary was the daughter of Neal and Sarah McConaghy and was an artist. Her initials "M McC" have been placed on one side of the bottle. Donor remembers it being in the guest bedroom.
2006.025.002
Jar, Potpourri
This beautiful potpourri jar was made by A.L. in France. The decoration was hand-painted by Mary McConaghy, the daughter of Neal and Sarah. A favorite past time for ladies in the Victorian period was to purchase unpainted items and decorate them themselves. Mary's initials, "M McC" can be seen on one side of the jar. Donor remembers it being in the guest bedroom.
2006.025.003
Vase
A beautiful round vase with a floral design painted by Mary McConaghy. Mary was an artist and the daughter of Neal and Sarah. Her initials, "M McC", can be seen on one side of the vase. Donor remembers it being in the company parlor.
2006.025.004
Vase, Bud
Light blue bud vase with a cherub on one side. Belonged to the McConaghy family. Donor remembers it being in the company parlor.
2006.025.005
Box, Trinket
Trinket box made in Germany with a fragile floral bouquet on top. Belonged to a member of the McConaghy family. Donor remembers it being in the sewing room.
2006.025.007
Candlestick
Tall, silver plated candlestick that belonged to the McConaghys. It is part of a two piece set made by Reed & Barton. Belonged to the McConaghy family. Donor remembers the set being in the dining room.
2006.025.009
Bottle, Perfume
Perfume bottle made of glass with a silver leaf-patterned overlay. Belonged to a member of the McConaghy family. Part of a three piece set donor remembers being in Mary's room.
2006.025.010
Jar, Cosmetic
Glass cosmetic jar with a silver, leaf-patterned overlay. Belonged to a member of the McConaghy family. Part of a three piece set donor remembers being in Mary's room.
2006.025.010d
Desk
Home made, slant top desk made out of scrap wood. Desk was made by a member of the McConaghy family. Donor remembers it being in the library in front of the bay windows.
2006.025.011
Chair
Baby chair given to John McConaghy when he was a toddler. Sat next to the fireplace in the family parlor for many years. Chair was made by Gardner & Co. in New York.
c. 1870's
2006.025.012
Vase
Green Clo seine vase with floral pattern. Donor remembers it being in the family parlor.
2006.025.013
Painting, Oil
Framed oil painting of a path leading down to a beach. Artist unknown. Belonged to the McConaghy family. Donor remembers painting hanging in the company parlor to the right of the windows.
2006.025.014
Painting, Oil
Framed oil painting of a path winding along the beach. Artist Unknown. Belonged to the McConaghy family. Donor remembers painting hanging in the company parlor to the right of the windows.
2006.025.015
Painting, Oil
Framed oil painting of poppies on photographic paper. Frame is not original. Artist is believed to be Mary McConaghy. Donor remembers it hanging in the upstairs hall between the guest bedroom and Mary's room.
2006.025.016
Statue
Bronze statue of a women holding a book with a little boy at her side. Statue is made by Bruehny. Belonged to the McConaghy family. Donor remembers it sitting on a marble top table at the base of the stairs, next to the family parlor.
2006.025.017
Lamp
Table lamp with an orange body and a creme colored lampshade. Belonged to the McConaghy family. Donor remembers it being in the family parlor.
2006.025.018
Rug, Area
Red area rug with a floral pattern. Belonged to the McConaghy family.
2006.022.015
Trunk
Black, wooden storage trunk with "N. McConaghy, San Lorenzo" painted in gold on the top. Owned by Neal McConaghy.
02.2294.001
Apron
Two Masonic aprons mounted and put in a gold frame. A commemorative item given to John McConaghy. Photographs show they were hung in the library.
2006.022.171
Dipoloma
Diploma earned by John McConaghy. Photographs show it hung in the library.
2006.022.172
Certificate
Membership certificate for "The Imperial Council of the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine of North America". Given to John McConaghy by the Masons. Photographs show it hanging in the library.
2006.022.173
Certificate, Commemorative
Commemorative certificate given to John McConaghy by the Masons for "Grand Council Royal and Select Masters". Photographs show it hanging in the library.
2006.022.174