Inside a 19th Century Home

19th Century Home Interior (1800s)

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Butter Mold and Paddles

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Hearth

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Kitchen

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Cooking Implements for Fireplace

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Spinning Tools

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Corner cupboard originally from Accomack County Virginia and most likely made in the late 18th century and moved to the Liberty Hall plantation home in Somerset County, Maryland, by the Whealton family. Cupboards were typically designed for displaying dishware, including plates, cups, and saucers. (1775-1800)

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Linen Press originally from Accomack County Virginia and most likely made in the late 18th century and moved to the Liberty Hall plantation home in Somerset County, Maryland, by the Whealton family. Linen presses were typically designed for storing sheets, napkins, clothing, and other textiles while cupboards were typically designed for displaying dishware, including plates, cups, and saucers. (1775-1800)

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Samplers are compilations of different elements, embroidered on a piece of fabric, often linen, that’s how the skills of the maker. The purpose of a sampler has likely changed over time, but we most often associate samplers from the 18th and 19th centuries as examples of embroidery or cross-stitching skills that the maker has practiced and refined – skills that were taught to young girls as part of their school lessons. The skills were taught so they could help with certain needs around the home but eventually became a status symbol – highlighting more challenging technique sand designs. These samplers often contain the alphabet, common phrases, and sometimes buildings, figures, or animals. If we are lucky, the sampler also includes a name and date that allows us to discover more about the person behind the work. This sampler was made by Theresa Dashiells and completed on Dec. 31, 1801. (1801)

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This 18th-century Philadelphia secretary desk has raised panel doors, pigeon-hole interior, original brass hardware, and three secret drawers. The ownership of the desk can be traced through multiple generations of the Morris/Pollitt family. Paul Morris (donor) inherited the desk from his father, Louis Paul Morris Sr. upon his death in 2005.Louis Paul Morris Sr. inherited the desk from the estate of Dorothy Catherine Morris upon her death in 1985. Dorothy C. Morris inherited the desk from her father, Levin Merrill Morris, upon his death in1946. L. Merrill Morris inherited the desk from his father, Thomas Covington Morris, upon his death in 1911. Thomas C. Morris inherited the desk from his father, James Morris, upon his death in 1873. Itis believed that James Morris likely inherited the desk from his uncle, William Pollitt, upon his death in 1816. An 1816 inventory of William’s estate includes a desk and bookcase. William’s father was Thomas Pollitt – an inventory of his estate in 1788 lists a desk and bookcase. It is believed that this is the desk and bookcase listed in the Thomas Pollitt inventory in 1788. (1775)

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