Friday, July 13, 2012

Another Self Portrait

This chest was made in 2011 by Freddy Roman, a craftsman from Ayer, Massachusetts. It is a reproduction of a chest made by Thomas Seymour, a Boston furniture maker who worked at the end of the eighteenth century and the start of the nineteenth.  The original chest is on the cover of an out-of-print book about Thomas Seymour and his father John.

The chest is in an exhibition of current-day furniture makers who work in traditional styles and with traditional tools, currently exhibited at the Connecticut Historical Society.
See other reflection images in James' meme, Weekend Reflections.
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29 comments:

  1. Cezar and LéiaJuly 13, 2012 at 7:14 AM

    Clever idea!The gorgeous furniture is
    framing your self portrait!
    Very well done!
    Léia

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  2. brattcatJuly 13, 2012 at 7:19 AM

    i need to tell mr. brattcat about this. i bet he would enjoy it very much. thanks, jack.

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  3. BirdmanJuly 13, 2012 at 8:38 AM

    I'm so envious of craftsmen like this.

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  4. LoisJuly 13, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    I like all those little drawers under the mirror. Plenty of places to put your treasures!

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  5. Luis GomezJuly 13, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    Very nice Jack. Have a nice weekend.

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  6. SharonJuly 13, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    What a gorgeous piece of craftsmanship!

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  7. UnknownJuly 13, 2012 at 10:39 AM

    Love the self-portrait!

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  8. JamesJuly 13, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    Wonderful shot and nicely framed!

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  9. Sylvia KJuly 13, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    Beautiful craftsmanship indeed! I would love to have one like that -- with lots of drawers!!! And what a great self-portrait, Jack, love your composition! What a clever guy you are! Enjoy your weekend!

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  10. PerthDailyPhotoJuly 13, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    The honey colour is marvelous, I wonder what kind of wood it is, looks a little like Amboyna burl wood, gorgeous piece of work and you don't look to bad yourself Jack haha!

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  11. MalyssJuly 13, 2012 at 11:21 AM

    Beautiful, elegant...I'm talking about both furniture and you! :o)
    Nicely framed!

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  12. TexWisGirlJuly 13, 2012 at 12:08 PM

    i like it very much!

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  13. RedPatJuly 13, 2012 at 1:16 PM

    It's a beauty and the guy in the mirror doesn't look too bad either!

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  14. Taken For GrantedJuly 13, 2012 at 1:49 PM

    That is a fine looking chest made by true craftsmen, even if it is contemporary. Also like your portrait.

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  15. CatherineJuly 13, 2012 at 2:12 PM

    Great self portrait

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  16. Monica S EngellJuly 13, 2012 at 2:24 PM

    Cool idea for the shot! Wonderful furniture!
    :)

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  17. jennyfrecklesJuly 13, 2012 at 2:57 PM

    Gorgeous - and the chest of drawers is very nice too.

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  18. VPJuly 13, 2012 at 5:15 PM

    Curious and original...

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  19. cieldequimperJuly 13, 2012 at 5:32 PM

    Hello Jack! That's a very, very nice piece of furniture, not too ornate and absolutely beautiful wood!

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  20. MichelleJuly 13, 2012 at 9:27 PM

    Good to see you Jack!

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  21. Bob CroweJuly 13, 2012 at 10:13 PM

    Nice picture. The chest is glowing. You are a bit wraith-like.

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  22. RandyJuly 13, 2012 at 11:04 PM

    Great looking woodwork.

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  23. DianneJuly 14, 2012 at 12:55 AM

    It's beautifully crafted Jack ... with those wonderful little drawers at the top ideal for storing petit treasures.

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  24. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"July 14, 2012 at 2:18 AM

    Wonderfully preserved antique - I say no more.

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  25. LauraJuly 14, 2012 at 10:10 PM

    just beautiful!

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  26. UnknownJuly 15, 2012 at 3:15 PM

    Wonderful choice for a self portrait.

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  27. EG CameraGirlJuly 15, 2012 at 4:44 PM

    I don't think I'd recognize you if I saw you on the street unless you have your camera up to your eyes. ;)

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  28. KateJuly 16, 2012 at 6:44 AM

    I wouldn't mind owning that chest of drawers. Love your self-portrait, Jack!

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  29. Austine EtcheverryJuly 16, 2012 at 11:34 AM

    That is amazing, you don't see furniture like that very often anymore. I'm a new follower, and I look forward to future reflections.

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