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Drumlin Hall is located on a dramatic rise overlooking the Hudson River Valley. The Neoclassical house, designed by Peter Pennoyer Architects, was built for a collector with a particular passion for Federal period antiques and works of art.
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A statue of Atalanta by William Henry Reinhart sits at the base of the stair. A custom settle follows the curve of the wall.
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All of the first floor rooms open onto the main hall, which serves as a gallery to display important works of art and furniture.
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The drawing room is furnished with federal furniture including settees by Duncan Phyfe. The upholstery is a custom silk woven after a document in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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The curtains are based on a design published in the 19th century. A statue of Pan by Frederick MacMonnies sits on an ornate ebony and giltwood table.
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In contrast with the formal adjoining drawing room, the library is more relaxed. In a nod to the 20th century, there is a tv concealed behind the painting over the fireplace.
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The impressive Chippendale chairs with lyre backs match the scale and detail of this Neoclassical room.
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The breakfast room is encircled by French doors framing an idyllic view of the country side. Curtains and sheer panels are hung from a double set of brass rods following the curve of the architecture.
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The second floor stair landing off the master and guest bedrooms serves as both an art gallery and informal sitting room.
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The master bedroom's walls are decorated with a mural showing scenes of 19th century life on the Hudson River and depicts such historic estates as Olana and Montgomery Place. The design is based on a series of nineteenth century aquatints. The bed reputedly belonged to Duncan Phyfe's sister.
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A corner of the master bedroom shows a favored wing chair. The portrait above the chair is by Mary Cassatt.
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A guest room has wallpaper custom colored with a blue ground and a subtle flower pattern in green and gold.