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Object Story: Mary Craig Hamlen's Sampler
A needlework sampler from 1802 by Mary Craig Hamlen, age 9.
Object Story: Portrait of Hatter John Mays of Schaefferstown
Portrait of the hatter John Mays around 1830.
Object Story: High-back Windsor Armchair with Writing Arm
A popular and well-known style of chair in early American life.
Object Story: Carver Chair
A carved chair made in 1690 named after John Carver, a Mayflower passenger and early governor of Plymouth Colony.
Climbing the Ladder of Success through Education
In America, there is a strong belief in the value of education as way to help individuals advance in society.
A Seat at the Table
In the earliest days of the American colonies, it was common for a household to own only one chair, and use of the chair was reserved for the man of the house while women and c
Activity: Are Sneakers the Windsor Chairs of the Shoe World?
Consider how specialized goods become more affordable for all.
Quilting: A Living Tradition
Many museums exist for the purpose of preserving objects, many of which are handmade and not produced anymore.