It's doubly enjoyable when the old house has family connections. This weekend I had the opportunity to take photographs at the Benjamin Nye Homestead in Sandwich, Massachusetts. Who knew, when I visited the homestead as a child that one day I would live just a few miles away here on Cape Cod, and would be a member of the Nye Family Association Board? I'm descended from Benjamin Nye -- my great-great grandmother Mary Purrington Nye was Benjamin Nye's great-great-great granddaughter. That's a mouthful, right? You can see a picture of Mary Purrington Nye and read more about her and her parents here.
Here are a few images of the homestead and grounds.
Nye cup plates in the window, of course
A chamber pot under every bed
An essential undergarment
School supplies
A reflection in a wavy mirror
Sewing
And a great piece of a larger sampler. I like her attitude.
A bonnet at the ready, in case of an outing
And a roaring fire in the bake oven
The house, circa 1680s
The mill, built later
And the marshes, turning gold just as fall arrives
You can see all my Nye House photos in a slideshow here, or by visiting my flickr page.
And of course, there's more information on the Nye homestead on the Nye Family of America's website.
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Great photo collection! I love the wavy mirror image. Thanks for sharing a bit of your history.
ReplyDeleteI agree, these photos are great, and the mirror photo is nearly perfect, as are the two with the headboards. I love antiques.
ReplyDeleteIntriguing and the section of of embroidery you show is really wonderful. I need to learn more about my family history.
ReplyDeletelucy, so many cool photos! thanks.
ReplyDeletei am curious, and excited. you have shown the wonderful bedspreads that i've been wishing i could find. can anyone tell me what they're called or where i could find such a thing for sale? i want one badly!
yay for the nye family association. they keep me connected to my heritage!
These are beautiful photos Lucy! I can close my eyes and smell everything.
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