Volume 23 Item 04: Sir Edward Macarthur catalogues of furniture and library at Elizabeth Farm, 1854

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Catalogue of Furniture at Elizabeth Farm made May 1854 by H.C. Allport and left in his Care by Col. Macarthur

H.C. Allport begs to be understood as the Maker of the Catalogue and the guardian of the Books – and not the artist of the furniture – of which – alas! he is incapable –

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Verandah 2 – Bee hives

Hall 4 Chairs

Drawing Room 2 Couches 1 Round Table 1 Pembroke do 1 small do – 2 legs broken off 10 Chairs 2 Armchairs 1 Stool

Drawing Room continued 1. Chimney Glass 2. Branch Bronze Candle Sticks 12 Vases and ornamental Cups & saucers - one saucer missing the handles of two cups broken 1. Bronze Thermometer 1. Fender - Shovel Tongs & Poker 1. Set of Card Counters and Case - Counter & Case removed by order of Col. Macarthur 2 Miniatures framed Dining Room 1 Print Queen Victoria removed by order of Col. Macarthur 1. do Marquis Cholmondeley removed by order of Col. Macarthur

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Dining Room continued 1 Side Board 2 – Side Tables – placed in hall – 1 Dining Table & 4 leaves 2 – Easy chairs 7 hair bottom do 2 arm do. do. 1 Plate warmer 1 Tea Caddy

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Spare bed room 1. Table 1. Toilet Glass 1. Wash stand 2. Chairs 1. Chest drawers 1. Bed stead 1. Mattrass [mattress] 1. Palliasse 2. Pillows 1. Bolster

Linen Room – 1 Press –