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.
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Watch Seal
Home > Metalwork > Watch Seal Maker Gold socket maker unknown, possibly James Craig; citrine engraved and set by Benjamin Gurden Date of Creation 1771 Location Probably Williamsburg, Virginia (gold socket) and London (citrine) Materials Gold, citrine Institution...
Watch Seal
Probably Williamsburg, Virginia (gold socket) and London (citrine)
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
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Wall Clock
Newport, RI
Newport Historical Society
Fretwork shelf clock
Wabaunsee County, Kansas
Kansas Museum of History
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