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- High Chest of Drawers, 1770-1785 - High chests like this were not only used to store clothing and valuables in a wealthy household but also served as expressions of the stylishness of their owners. This piece is distinctive in the steps on the top to show off the owner's china and perhaps, metal wares, much like a modern china cabinet.
- 1770-1785
- Collections - Artifact
High Chest of Drawers, 1770-1785
High chests like this were not only used to store clothing and valuables in a wealthy household but also served as expressions of the stylishness of their owners. This piece is distinctive in the steps on the top to show off the owner's china and perhaps, metal wares, much like a modern china cabinet.
- Hallmark "Norman Rockwell Art" Christmas Ornament, 1994 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 1994
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "Norman Rockwell Art" Christmas Ornament, 1994
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- Hallmark "Snug Kitty" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1992 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 1992
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "Snug Kitty" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1992
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- Chest of Drawers from Herman Miller's "Modern Bedroom Group," 1933-1937 -
- 1933-1937
- Collections - Artifact
Chest of Drawers from Herman Miller's "Modern Bedroom Group," 1933-1937
- Commode, Used by the George Matthew Adams Family, 1860-1880 -
- 1860-1880
- Collections - Artifact
Commode, Used by the George Matthew Adams Family, 1860-1880
- High Chest, Owned by Mary Ball Washington, 1700-1730 - Mary Ball Washington, George's mother, owned this finely made high chest. Orphaned at an early age, she likely inherited this chest. When she married Augustine Washington in 1731, the chest probably came with her. Much later in life, Mary lived in Fredericksburg, Virginia. A neighbor bought this high chest at a sale of some of Mary's possessions and it descended in that Virginia family until purchased by agents of Henry Ford.
- 1700-1730
- Collections - Artifact
High Chest, Owned by Mary Ball Washington, 1700-1730
Mary Ball Washington, George's mother, owned this finely made high chest. Orphaned at an early age, she likely inherited this chest. When she married Augustine Washington in 1731, the chest probably came with her. Much later in life, Mary lived in Fredericksburg, Virginia. A neighbor bought this high chest at a sale of some of Mary's possessions and it descended in that Virginia family until purchased by agents of Henry Ford.
- Chest of Drawers, 1800-1810 - This chest of drawers has an unusual feature: a "dust board" between each drawer protects the contents below it.
- 1800-1810
- Collections - Artifact
Chest of Drawers, 1800-1810
This chest of drawers has an unusual feature: a "dust board" between each drawer protects the contents below it.
- Chest of Drawers, 1680-1700 - Chests of this type were made to hold linens, clothing, and other prized household possessions. This elaborate chest is decorated with carved flowers and vase-shaped turnings, designs copied from English sources.
- 1680-1700
- Collections - Artifact
Chest of Drawers, 1680-1700
Chests of this type were made to hold linens, clothing, and other prized household possessions. This elaborate chest is decorated with carved flowers and vase-shaped turnings, designs copied from English sources.
- Furniture, Miscellaneous Pieces, 1890-1915 - In 1890, Jenny Young Chandler, 25 years old and recently widowed, began working for the <em>New York Herald</em>. As a photojournalist and feature writer, Chandler captured life in Brooklyn, New York, and vicinity. She also documented collections of private individuals and museums -- some of which were featured in magazine articles for collectors. By 1922, the time of her death, she had produced over 800 glass plate negatives.
- 1890-1915
- Collections - Artifact
Furniture, Miscellaneous Pieces, 1890-1915
In 1890, Jenny Young Chandler, 25 years old and recently widowed, began working for the New York Herald. As a photojournalist and feature writer, Chandler captured life in Brooklyn, New York, and vicinity. She also documented collections of private individuals and museums -- some of which were featured in magazine articles for collectors. By 1922, the time of her death, she had produced over 800 glass plate negatives.
- Convertible Dressing Case and Washstand, circa 1886 - This ingeniously designed dressing case was used in a rural hotel without indoor plumbing. It hides a complete, self-contained washing system behind its stylish exterior.
- circa 1886
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Convertible Dressing Case and Washstand, circa 1886
This ingeniously designed dressing case was used in a rural hotel without indoor plumbing. It hides a complete, self-contained washing system behind its stylish exterior.