by gwffoundation | Oct 2, 2024 | Archaeology, Behind the Scenes, Collections Management, Forgeries, George Washington's Ferry Farm, Lives & Legacies, Native American
The observer stands behind glass and watches. The one being watched picks up the object with her bare hands turns it carefully to see every angle, then sets it down to record data into her computer. Then she washes her hands, unwraps another object – and eats it!...
by gwffoundation | Aug 31, 2022 | 18th Century Crafts, Archaeology, Behind the Scenes, Forgeries, George Washington's Ferry Farm, Lives & Legacies, Washington family
The concept of buying items to remember certain events or travels is commonplace today. Who goes abroad without bringing back a trinket naming the location? Is it possible to go antiquing without seeing an item that commemorates the wedding of Charles and Diana? Even...