tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post5909032686551466487..comments2024-03-28T01:39:53.154-04:00Comments on The Peak of ChicĀ®: Frederic March and Henry SleeperThe Peak of Chichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-30489964427723000702014-11-25T18:04:11.152-05:002014-11-25T18:04:11.152-05:00Hi Jennifer,
I found and photocopied the Oct. 193...Hi Jennifer,<br /><br />I found and photocopied the Oct. 1934 California Arts & Architecture article about the March house (pages 15 to 17). On page 17 it states, "Henry Davis Sleeper and Cannell and Chaffin, Interior Decorators." The feature, with two exterior and five interior images. has a nice photo of the living room with the description mentioning details including the sofas "upholstered in brown chintz with a white, green and copper pattern." About the dining room (they show the same photo as the 1936 HB, showing the dining table toward the window), CAA states that the room "is in blended shades of green with dark walnut furniture. Carpet of grey-green, curtains of silver blue-green and chairs covered in emerald green. The scenic paper, 'The Grand Chase' is carried out in soft, natural tones enlivened by the bright hues of scarlet hunting jackets. Accessories are mostly silver or crystal." There is a photo of the playroom which is the same photo used in HB but much wider so you can see more of the room on the left and right (HB cropped the image quite a bit). The playroom is described as is the projection room (not shown). And there is an image of Mrs. March's bedroom "with walls of rich chocolate brown and white mouldings. The curtains are chintz with white flowers and green leaves on a light brown background to harmonize with the silver green rug." The entrance hall is also pictured and described.<br /><br />Scott<br /><br />[I can e-mail you scans of the photocopies. I am at sjpowellca@hotmail.com]Scottnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-51891951769857152932014-11-25T12:33:55.168-05:002014-11-25T12:33:55.168-05:00I hope you do get to see Beauport - it's wonde...I hope you do get to see Beauport - it's wonderful. The March house has a little of the same flavor!Audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14912114716426828436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-82344170563827920132014-11-22T13:55:18.035-05:002014-11-22T13:55:18.035-05:00Hi Jennifer,
I enjoyed reading this post to learn...Hi Jennifer,<br /><br />I enjoyed reading this post to learn more about the color scheme and other details of the March house since I never saw the H&G article. The house was featured around 1990 in one of Architectural Digest's issues on homes of old Hollywood stars, but with scant information about the decoration. I recall coming across a 1930s article, possibly in California Arts & Architecture or in Architect & Engineer, about the residence. I don't remember all the details, but I think that story stated that Sleeper decorated the March house (or maybe just the dining room) in conjunction with Cannell & Chaffin, a high-end Los Angeles furniture and interior design business. I believe Mrs. March was very involved in the decoration as well. Perhaps Cannell & Chaffin took over when Sleeper died. I don't have the article handy, unfortunately. I think one of the books on the architect Wallace Neff has the citation for this article in case you or your readers want to find it. The AD story did not credit any decorator. I had been curious if Frances Elkins might have worked for the Marches (she loved French provincial furniture and scenic wallpaper, of course) until I found the architectural journal story crediting Sleeper and Cannell & Chaffin. As you may recall, I am writing a new book on Elkins. Mr. March's name is spelled "Fredric March," FYI. Cheers, ScottScottnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-30186976664401286852014-11-19T16:27:05.664-05:002014-11-19T16:27:05.664-05:00never heard of Sleeper + would love to tour Beaupo...never heard of Sleeper + would love to tour Beauport. xxpeggybraswelldesign.comBRASWELLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18198524833880118838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-61800899534069692092014-11-19T14:32:29.435-05:002014-11-19T14:32:29.435-05:00A visit to Beauport is really worth a visit, prefe...A visit to Beauport is really worth a visit, preferably in the summer, if you are in the Boston area. It is a beautiful home which looks out over Gloucester harbor. The house itself really "rambles" from one room to another, one decorating style to another, and you could easily get totally lost. Thankfully, all tours are guided. My favorite room was the casual dinning room with painted green furniture overlooking the water. The other homes (estates) on Eastern Point are a "drive-by" must see as well. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-90956401321412803872014-11-19T11:54:01.139-05:002014-11-19T11:54:01.139-05:00Jennifer, yes I do wish that we could see this fab...Jennifer, yes I do wish that we could see this fabulous dining room by Sleeper in color! You always bring such interesting background to your features which I appreciate!<br /><br />xoxo<br />Karena<br />The Arts by KarenaKarenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170noreply@blogger.com