Cogswell's Grant

Cogswell's Grant was the summer home of Bertram K. and Nina Fletcher Little, preeminent collectors of American decorative arts in the mid 20th century.

In 1937, the Littles purchased this 18th-century farmhouse overlooking the Essex River as a family retreat and place to entertain. They restored it carefully, trying to preserve original 18th-century finishes and carefully documenting their work. In more than 50 years of collecting, they sought works of strong, even quirky character, and in particular favored objects with their original finishes and New England histories.

Photo 63, Aug 2006

Cogswell's Grant

Photo 64, Aug 2006

Essex MA: Cogswell's Grant

Aug 2003, Photo 23

Essex: Cogswell's Grant

Aug 2003, Photo 24

Essex: Cogswell's Grant

Aug 2003, Photo 25