The Courthouse Exhibit
This courtroom was the site of many famous legal
dramas during the past century, including bank robberies, cattle- rustling and murder.
Completely refurbished in 1981, the 4-1/2 foot high dado panelling in the courtroom has been handgrained to simulate oak. The process, carried out by Bradford Forsyth of Millville, Kings County, was begun by first stripping off the many layers of paint applied over the years. The trim and panelling was then covered with a base coat of white paint, followed by a coat of stain. The stain was "grained" with the skillful use of various pieces of cloth and metal combs resulting in the panneling taking on the appearance of natural grain.
Mr. Forsyth's art work contains cleverly camouflaged images of animals in the pattern of the grain. Rabbits, bears, goats and fish are among the figures to be found in the beautifully refurbished woodwork.
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