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- Drawing, "Chimney, M. Wells House Union Conn." (now Daggett Farmhouse), June 26, 1977 -
- June 26, 1977
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Drawing, "Chimney, M. Wells House Union Conn." (now Daggett Farmhouse), June 26, 1977
- Drawing, "Liv. Rm Fire Place and Kitchen Fire Place Mrs. Wells House Union Conn" (now Daggett Farmhouse), April 5, 1977 -
- April 05, 1977
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Drawing, "Liv. Rm Fire Place and Kitchen Fire Place Mrs. Wells House Union Conn" (now Daggett Farmhouse), April 5, 1977
- Drawing, "S.E. Bed Room 2nd and Living Room Fire Places M. Wells House Union Conn." (now Daggett Farmhouse), April 2, 1977 -
- April 02, 1977
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Drawing, "S.E. Bed Room 2nd and Living Room Fire Places M. Wells House Union Conn." (now Daggett Farmhouse), April 2, 1977
- Activities Inside the Connecticut Salt Box House (now Daggett Farmhouse) in Greenfield Village, 1989 - In 1977, Henry Ford Museum acquired an 18th-century farmhouse from northeastern Connecticut for Greenfield Village. It was originally interpreted with a focus on architecture and antiques, but demonstrations of colonial-era activities enlivened the structure in the 1980s. Later, based on new research, activities more accurately recreated the life of the home's original occupants, the Daggett family, in the 1760s.
- June 21, 1989
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Activities Inside the Connecticut Salt Box House (now Daggett Farmhouse) in Greenfield Village, 1989
In 1977, Henry Ford Museum acquired an 18th-century farmhouse from northeastern Connecticut for Greenfield Village. It was originally interpreted with a focus on architecture and antiques, but demonstrations of colonial-era activities enlivened the structure in the 1980s. Later, based on new research, activities more accurately recreated the life of the home's original occupants, the Daggett family, in the 1760s.
- Dismantling Daggett Farmhouse in Connecticut for the Move to Greenfield Village, 1977 - In 1977, Henry Ford Museum acquired an 18th-century farmhouse from northeastern Connecticut. Skilled workers dismantled the home and rebuilt it in Greenfield Village using hand construction methods. It was originally interpreted with a focus on architecture and antiques, but furnishings and demonstrations in the home now recreate the life of its original occupants, the Daggett family, in the 1760s.
- 1977
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Dismantling Daggett Farmhouse in Connecticut for the Move to Greenfield Village, 1977
In 1977, Henry Ford Museum acquired an 18th-century farmhouse from northeastern Connecticut. Skilled workers dismantled the home and rebuilt it in Greenfield Village using hand construction methods. It was originally interpreted with a focus on architecture and antiques, but furnishings and demonstrations in the home now recreate the life of its original occupants, the Daggett family, in the 1760s.
- Daggett Farmhouse - Like other farm families living in northeastern Connecticut in the 1760s, the Daggetts made and grew many of the things they needed. Along with farming, Samuel Daggett was a house builder and furniture maker. The "saltbox" form of this house -- with short roof in front and long in back -- was a typical New England house type of this era.
- circa 1755
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Daggett Farmhouse
Like other farm families living in northeastern Connecticut in the 1760s, the Daggetts made and grew many of the things they needed. Along with farming, Samuel Daggett was a house builder and furniture maker. The "saltbox" form of this house -- with short roof in front and long in back -- was a typical New England house type of this era.
- Daggett Farm in Greenfield Village, September 2007 - The hardworking Daggett family lived in northeastern Connecticut in the 1760s. Samuel farmed the land and made furniture; Anna spun yarn, made clothes, cooked, and tended the gardens; their children helped. The Henry Ford moved the family's home to Greenfield Village in 1977. This image from 2007 shows presenters recreating activities that help make the farmhouse come alive for visitors.
- September 01, 2007
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Daggett Farm in Greenfield Village, September 2007
The hardworking Daggett family lived in northeastern Connecticut in the 1760s. Samuel farmed the land and made furniture; Anna spun yarn, made clothes, cooked, and tended the gardens; their children helped. The Henry Ford moved the family's home to Greenfield Village in 1977. This image from 2007 shows presenters recreating activities that help make the farmhouse come alive for visitors.
- Daggett Farm in Greenfield Village, September 2007 - The hardworking Daggett family lived in northeastern Connecticut in the 1760s. Samuel farmed the land and made furniture; Anna spun yarn, made clothes, cooked, and tended the gardens; their children helped. The Henry Ford moved the family's home to Greenfield Village in 1977. This image from 2007 shows presenters recreating activities that help make the farmhouse come alive for visitors.
- September 01, 2007
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Daggett Farm in Greenfield Village, September 2007
The hardworking Daggett family lived in northeastern Connecticut in the 1760s. Samuel farmed the land and made furniture; Anna spun yarn, made clothes, cooked, and tended the gardens; their children helped. The Henry Ford moved the family's home to Greenfield Village in 1977. This image from 2007 shows presenters recreating activities that help make the farmhouse come alive for visitors.
- Daggett Farm in Greenfield Village, September 2007 - The hardworking Daggett family lived in northeastern Connecticut in the 1760s. Samuel farmed the land and made furniture; Anna spun yarn, made clothes, cooked, and tended the gardens; their children helped. The Henry Ford moved the family's farmhouse to Greenfield Village in 1977. Displays and demonstrations documenting Colonial-era activities help reconstruct the daily lives of the Daggett family for visitors.
- September 01, 2007
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Daggett Farm in Greenfield Village, September 2007
The hardworking Daggett family lived in northeastern Connecticut in the 1760s. Samuel farmed the land and made furniture; Anna spun yarn, made clothes, cooked, and tended the gardens; their children helped. The Henry Ford moved the family's farmhouse to Greenfield Village in 1977. Displays and demonstrations documenting Colonial-era activities help reconstruct the daily lives of the Daggett family for visitors.
- Presenter Shirley Schwarchoff Using a Spinning Wheel in Daggett Farmhouse in Greenfield Village, July 1983 -
- July 01, 1983
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Presenter Shirley Schwarchoff Using a Spinning Wheel in Daggett Farmhouse in Greenfield Village, July 1983