Boot jack
Wooden.
Grander households used boot jacks made of iron.
Cherry Hill
c. 1880-1900
The Northern Virginia Antique Arts Association
Donated
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Walnut Rope Bed
This is an empire style bed with a horse hair mattress.
Cherry Hill
English
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Wooden Rope Key
Used to tighten ropes supporting the mattress.
Cherry Hill
English
Physical Object
Sewing Machine
Serial No. 304737 Wheeler and Wilson, Mfg., Bridgeport, Conn. Style of head changed little during second half of 19th century but in 1861 a glass pressure foot was introduced to feed material through from left to right. The u shaped foot is made of metal but the needle descends through the glass plate which allowed the seamstress to observe the stitching and to produce very close edge stitching. In the late 1850s a table style sewing machine would cost around $100.00.
Cherry Hill
c. l867
English
Physical Object
Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Empire style
Cherry Hill
English
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Washstand
Mahogany veneer with marble top. Includes drawer and pull out towel rack.
Cherry Hill
English
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Wash Bowl and Pitcher Set
6 matching pieces. White and gold floral design marked "Homer Laughlin."
Cherry Hill
English
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Spool Baby Crib
Original finish. Found in farmhouse in Lancaster, Pa.
Cherry Hill
c. 1840-1850
English
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Child's Walker
Sometimes called a standing stool or baby tender. They were used to keep babies from falling into fires or boiling pots. Seen in pictures as early as 1810 they were used both as walkers and to keep babies out of harm's way. Often the tenders were made without wheels to keep the child in one place.
Cherry Hill
19th century
English
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Sampler
Was stitched by an 8 year old French girl. Children often practiced lessons as well as their needlework when working on samplers. This little girl was practicing her alphabet. Can you find her mistakes?
Cherry Hill
English
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