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The Myrtles Poster
by Cheri Randolph
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The Myrtles poster by Cheri Randolph. Our posters are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All posters include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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The legendary Myrtles Plantation in St. Francisville, Louisiana has long been regarded as one of �America�s most haunted... more
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Artist's Description
The legendary Myrtles Plantation in St. Francisville, Louisiana has long been regarded as one of �America�s most haunted Houses�, however, a large part of the tale has been fabricated and embellished over the years. While there are some unusual happenings that occur on the property, they seem to have little relationship with the ghost stories that have been passed along as fact. There were multiple deaths that occurred on the property from Yellow Fever and typhoid as well as one murder.
Is the Myrtles really haunted? In all likelihood, the infamous Chloe, the slave mistress of the owner who supposedly poisoned several people probably did not exist. The story that seems to have more substance than any of the others is the elderly woman in the green turban, who has appeared to several residents and guests beginning with the Williams family in the 1950s.
Since several children died early of diseases in the house, the tale of the young girl with l...
About Cheri Randolph
Cheri Randolph was awarded a degree in Fine Arts from the University of New Orleans with a concentration in the study of Art History. She credits printmaker, Calvin Harlan , a UNO professor, as being quite influential in her composition techniques as well as painter, Ida Kohlmeyer with a better understanding of color. Pictorialism would best describe her current work, stylistically. Cheri has expressed her artistic talents in a variety of ways including; wheel-thrown pottery, quilting, vintage clothing restoration, interior decorative painting and photography. She is a resident of both the Houston Heights and historic New Orleans Uptown. A favorite quote is, "The bird of time has but a little way to flutter - and the bird is on the...
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Bill Owen
Congratulations Cheri!
Pamela Patch
Beautiful work Cheri, congratulations on your well earned sale.
Marian Hebert
I have been visited the Myrtles. A lovely home....a mist kept following me. nice shot! voted
Cheri Randolph replied:
Marian, thanks for viewing and for your vote. It is certainly a most unusual place.
Cheri Randolph
First Star Art, It is pretty intriguing - definitely worth the visit if you are nearby. I don't think that I would be bold enough to spend the night there though. Thanks for your comment.
First Star Art
Great capture!! What an amazing place!! :^D
Cheri Randolph
Cheryl, thanks for commenting.
Cheryl Cencich
Beautiful!!