Four master craftsmen lent their talents to the construction of the Hermitage. Charles Woodsend, M.F. McCarthy, Frank R. Watson, and Karl von Rydingsvard all spent time on site working with the Sloane family to produce the Arts and Crafts mansion seen today. The majority of the home was designed and constructed by the English woodcarver Charles Woodsend. Later additions like the Gothic Drawing Room by Frank Watson and the ornate verge boards by Karl von Rydingsvard added even more character to an already artistically balanced home.
WOODWORK PREVIEW
FEATURED OBJECTS
Oak overhanging cabinet. Karl von Rydingsvard.
Rood Screen reproduction. Ian Agrell. 2004
Stained glass window
Madonna and Child shrine on exterior wall. Karl von Rydingsvard
Detail from a cabinet. Charles Woodsend
Vergeboards. Karl von Rydingsvard