by gwffoundation | Apr 2, 2025 | Behind the Scenes, Daily Life in the 1700s, Ferry Farm, George Washington's Ferry Farm, Lives & Legacies
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...
by gwffoundation | Apr 15, 2020 | Archaeology, Daily Life in the 1700s, Lives & Legacies
Sewing was an important and necessary skill that all girls in the 18th century learned from a young age. A family’s clothing, bed and table linens, and other items made of fabric were in constant need of repair. These repairs and other sewing tasks were considered...
by gwffoundation | Feb 14, 2018 | Archaeology, Civil War, George Washington's Ferry Farm, Lives & Legacies
Thimbles were once a popular token of affection given to ladies by family members, close acquaintances, or sanguine suitors. These essential tools formed an ideal gift for a beloved family member or an appropriate token of affection during those early, initial stages...
