About the Collection
The cottage museum is one of the largest and most important collections preserving Stevenson’s legacy, housing scores of artifacts that once belonged to him. Our collection spans Stevenson's life, from childhood belongings to the last pen he ever used. Items like his trademark black velvet jacket, ice skates and handkerchief help tell the story of his remarkable life.
Filled with his own furniture, the cottage layout remains faithful to Stevenson’s time living here. The collection also includes original photographs, artwork, and other Stevenson memorabilia.
Beyond Stevenson, a small portion of our collection preserves the legacy of his landlords the Bakers: important early settlers in Saranac Lake.
Stevenson's bedroom, furniture arranged as it was during his time in Saranac Lake
From the Collection
Hand-Carved Woodcuts
While finishing Treasure Island, Stevenson hand-carved these pirate-filled woodblock engravings to illustrate poems for his stepson's toy printing press.
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