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Object Story: Pair of Pockets
Pair of needlework pockets for women.
Object Story: Lamp
A brass lamp with two burners made for burning oil.
Object Story: High-back Windsor Armchair with Writing Arm
A popular and well-known style of chair in early American life.
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
Overview: Prosperity for All?
America was founded on the principles of equality, freedom, liberty, and respect for individual rights. But these ideals have not always applied to everyone, and many Americans have fought since the founding of this country to broaden those values so that they apply to all Americans.
Everybody Collects
The kinds of objects, artifacts, and artworks that people collect communicate different ideas. They can be a record of events that happened in society.
Doing Detective Work
Being a historian or archaeologist is a lot like being a detective. You start out with clues, which are pieces of evidence that people leave behind.
Object Story: A Short History of Lighting
Examine a range of lighting implements from candles and rushlights to oil burning lamps.
Object Story: Jar
Stoneware jar with unique decorations.