18th-century household linen management and its 21st-century historic house equivalent For the modern historic house museum collections staff, the care and cleaning of our spaces and objects are some of the most important tasks we do. Proper dusting and routine cleaning helps preserve historic objects, vacuuming floors and wiping down woodwork help to maintain our … Continue reading Making our mark…on the laundry
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“Ya Basic”: Washington and “The Bread and Butter Ball”
It was in February 1760 that George and Martha attended a ball that fell short of his expectations. As he somewhat whimsically recorded in his diary, the tables lacked linen, beverages were watered down, and the food offered compared to basic prison fare. In today’s slang, George might characterize the uninspiring party as, “Ya Basic,” … Continue reading “Ya Basic”: Washington and “The Bread and Butter Ball”
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