Category: Artwork
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Better Make Sure He’s Big Enough
Editorial Cartoon for Jamestown Post JournalMarch 19, 1958Topic: Proposition to increase the sales tax to 2%
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Freeman Farm
Merrill Coffin’s painting captures a serene autumn view of the Freeman Farm in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, a place he and his wife Lois cherished on their travels throughout New England. This piece, Lois’s favorite, was proudly displayed as the centerpiece in their dining room on Martin Road for many years. The…
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The Weathered Hinge
Merrill Coffin’s painting captures a tranquil moment of a chickadee perched delicately on the rusty hinge of a weathered barn door. The bird is shown in profile, its soft, fluffy feathers contrasting with the rough texture of the old wood. The barn door, aged and worn, bears the marks of…
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A Day on the Farm
Merrill Coffin’s Amish Life in Autumn Merrill Coffin’s painting, Daily Life on an Amish Farm, captures a slice of rural simplicity and warmth that seems to leap off the canvas. This autumn scene brings to life the daily rhythms of a quiet Amish community, with Coffin’s skillful attention to detail…
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1962 Christmas Card
The 1962 Christmas Card features Merrill and Lois Coffin with their three children – Sandy, Tom and Scott Help Support Our Site
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1961 Christmas Card
In 1961, the Merrill Coffin family combined two events into one creative and festive announcement—their move from Pershing Avenue to Martin Road in Jamestown, New York, and their holiday greeting. The result was a beautifully designed Christmas card that perfectly captured the spirit of the season while sharing their exciting…
