The Decorative Arts Trust commemorates the United States Semiquincentennial with a celebration of 250 historic objects from across the country.
We invite you to explore this online collection of meaningful and impactful objects that represent independence, identity, and community. Although this resource is by no means comprehensive, we hope you enjoy exploring how objects can tell the story of America and encourage you to explore material culture collections online and in person at the wealth of institutions located throughout our nation.
Goblet
Maker Unknown Date of Creation 1760–72 Location Made in England; Recovered in Rhode Island Materials Metal, silver Institution Rhode Island Historical Society Credit Line Gift of David Fisher Accession Number 1921.1.36 Photo Credit Rhode Island Historical Society This...
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Sit On It! Highlighting Chairs and Seating
Grecian Couch
New York, New York
Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation
Corner Chair
Eastern Virginia
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Club Chair
Cody, Wyoming
Wyoming State Museum
Dining Room Armchairs
Newport, Rhode Island
The Preservation Society of Newport County
Side Chair
Newport, Rhode Island
The Preservation Society of Newport County
Meigs Chairs
Probably Baltimore
National Building Museum
Side Chair
Berkeley, CA
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
Ah-Day: The Favorite One’s Chair
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Lounge Chair
Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas
Historic Arkansas Museum
