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Mysteries of RedwoodScholars and researchers take note!  |
In an ironic sense, those places that we turn to for answers, the repositories of human knowledge and history - our museums and libraries - only lead to deeper questions and mysteries. In this spirit, the Redwood Library and Athenæum will make public its unanswered questions. If you have a clue, please contact us via email at redwood@redwoodlibrary.org, by phone at 401-847-0292, or see our staff directory. |
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First Mystery: Books Missing from the Original CollectionWhen Newport was occupied during the Revolutionary War, part of our original collection was lost. Thanks to extensive efforts on behalf of the Library and its friends, over 90% of the volumes have been returned or replaced. However, over 80 books remain to be found ... see Missing Titles and Redwood History | |
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Second Mystery: Portrait of a GentlemanIn the Redwood's collection we have a painting who's artist, composition date, and subject are unknown. If you have any information that would help solve the mystery, please contact us! Below is a listing of the known details. | |
Category: circa 1859-1885, resembles Eli Whitney portrait by Samuel F. B. Morse, part of the Yale University Art Gallery collection, and reproduced in Yankee Magazine, Nov. 1972, p. 169. Artist: unknown Title: Portrait of a Gentleman Medium: oil on canvas Dimensions: 36" x 28" (91.4 x 71.1 cm) Description: Portrait |
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Donor: May have been a gift or bequest of Charles Bird King, Aq. Hist./Date: 1859-1885 | |