Molly Stark bed

The legendary Molly Stark was married to a Revolutionary War general whose truncated quote gave rise to a  state motto.

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Her furniture inspired a whole collection; this tag for the inspired No. 2050D bed tells more.

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The H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company started in 1886 on Prospect Street in Bennington, Vermont.  They relocated to Water Street in 1892.  In 1933, they introduced the Cushman Colonial Creations line of furniture.  

From the tag, we read:

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"No. 2050D  -  Molly Stark Bed  -  The basic motif for the entire group is the decorative block front design on the drawer fronts.  The historical background for this design centers around several old pieces of furniture once said to be owned by the attractive wife of General John Stark of Revolutionary fame."

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The Cushman family sold the business to General Interiors Corporation in 1964.  In 1971, the  plant was sold to Green Mountain Furniture Company, who ceased operation in 1980.  General Interiors - who remained owner of the Cushman name - was sold to General Mills, Inc. and later to Maytag.

Rosy pants

Snooze in the shade

What struck me about this man, seated in the shade on a cement block or two, snoozing away in the afternoon heat, was that his rosy complexion matched the color of his pants.  

Late afternoon too

Late afternoon sunlight, No. 2

The near sunset sunlight of an early winter afternoon shines through the south facing window, filling the bedroom in golden yellow.  This 3d relaxed view photograph shows the mirror, the wall, and the bed.

Late afternoon

Late afternoon sunlight

The near sunset sunlight of an early winter afternoon shines through the south facing bedroom window, creating a pattern of golden yellow.  This 3d relaxed view photograph shows the texture of the bedspread.

Sunshine through my window

Sunlit bedspread

The angle of the sun, shining through the bedroom window, highlights the texture of the bedspread.