We have a lot of silver in our collections, ranging from candlesticks to teapots to spoons. With all the silver, I have become familiar with eighteenth-century silversmith marks, but I have never explored the artisans behind the marks. I was pleasantly surprised to find at least four women silversmiths represented through various pieces. These four … Continue reading The Women of Silver: 18th-century English Silversmiths
England
Little George’s Grand Tour of Europe [Photos]
A staff member who works at George Washington’s Ferry Farm and Historic Kenmore vacationed in England, Austria, and Hungary last September and October. Little George accompanied her and enjoyed seeing new sites and delving into the history of Europe. As the real George Washington left the shores of North America only once to accompany his … Continue reading Little George’s Grand Tour of Europe [Photos]
Little George Goes to London [Photos]
A staff member who works at George Washington’s Ferry Farm and Historic Kenmore recently vacationed in London. Little George accompanied her and visited places related in some fashion to George Washington and his era as well as the city’s most popular tourist sites. Here is a collection of photos documenting Little George’s travels! Little George … Continue reading Little George Goes to London [Photos]
Lives & Legacies 