Watch Seal

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 The Colonial Williamsburg...

Canova’s Statue of General Washington as it appeared on the Pedestal, in the State House Rotunda, at Raleigh, North Carolina or The Marquise de Lafayette Visiting the State Capitol in Raleigh in March 1825

Canova’s Statue of General Washington as it appeared on the Pedestal, in the State House Rotunda, at Raleigh, North Carolina or The Marquise de Lafayette Visiting the State Capitol in Raleigh in March 1825

Maker Albert Newsam, Lithographer after a painting by Joseph Weisman and Emmanuel Leutze; Published by P.S. Duval, Philadelphia Date of Creation 1840 Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Materials Lithograph Institution Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation Credit Line...

Flag Story Quilt

Flag Story Quilt

Maker Faith Ringgold Date of Creation 1985 Location New York, New York Materials Cotton canvas, tie-dye fabric (made by Marquetta Johnson), piecing, applique, ink Institution Spencer Museum of Art Credit Line Museum purchase: Peter T. Bohan Art Acquisition Fund, Faith...

Sampler

Sampler

Maker William Levington Date of Creation July 4, 1832 Location Baltimore, Maryland Materials Silk and crinkled silk embroidery threads on a linen ground Institution The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Credit Line Museum Purchase Accession Number 1996-815 Photo Credit...

Waistcoat

Waistcoat

Maker Unknown Date of Creation 1760–80 Location Chester County, Pennsylvania Materials Silk (front and back), Worsted Wool (lining), Linen (pockets and center back lining), Silver (buttons) Institution The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Credit Line Gift of Pamela W....