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The George Washington Foundation is pleased to offer these selections from the gift shops at Historic Kenmore and Washington's Ferry Farm. See below for ordering information.
Betty Washington Lewis' Reproduction Earrings
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In 1775, a prize possession of Betty Washington Lewis was a pair of topaz, silver, and gold Georgian earrings (View the originals). In 2003, these earrings were donated to the Foundation by Lewis descendant Rosalie (Rodie) Savage. The Foundation had them recreated as quality costume jewelry.$100 per pair plus tax and shipping.
WS117 - Post-style earrings - $100
WS118 - Clip-on style earrings - $100
George and Martha Washington China
The Washingtons received a monogrammed service as a gift from the East India Company in 1796. It is believed that the original service contained approximately 45 pieces, as shown on the cargo manifest of the vessel Lady Louisa when she arrived in Philadelphia.
Selected by Captain Andreas Everardus van Braam Houckgeest (1739-1801), the china (commonly known as "states" china) was made in Canton. Each piece featured Mrs. Washington's initials and the names of all 15 states in the union at that time. The motto, "Decus et tutamen ab illo" ("A glory and the defense of it"), appears under the initials in a ribbon motif. Underneath the motto is a gold sunburst and a narrow border that bears the motif of a snake with its tail in its mouth, representing perpetuity.
During the 1870s, a number of European porcelain works crafted replicas of pieces of this service in honor of the American centennial. An example, a French-made porcelain plate, ca. 1876, is currently on display in the ramp gallery of the Crowninshield Building at Kenmore. This plate was a gift from Baroness Zenkl von Dvorvak. The George Washington Foundation is pleased to offer three porcelain items featuring this unique design.
Washington Dessert Plate (gift boxed)
Item no. WS159 -$44.00
Washington Round Covered Box (gift boxed)
Item no. WS160 - $42.00
Washington Presentation Bowl (gift boxed)
Item no. WS161 - $70.00
Historical Woods of America
Using historic wood obtained from sources in the Fredericksburg area, Historical Woods of America has produced a variety of special wood items for sale in the Foundation’s museum shops. President and founder of Historical Woods of America, William E. Jewell, and a network of craftsmen, are responsible for the unique and beautiful products described below.
All items are made using reclaimed wood obtained from historic sites associated with George Washington. Several items shown below are made from the last of thirteen horse chestnut tree planted by George Washington in downtown Fredericksburg. Other items are made with wood from a cherry tree that once stood at the Ferry Farm site.
Individual pens and pen sets are all made to order using your choice of wood (George Washington Horse Chestnut or Ferry Farm Cherry). Please allow 3-4 weeks for manufacture and delivery. All other items are one-of-a-kind and are available while supplies last. Each object is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from Historic Woods of America. Please check back often for new additions to available merchandise.
More detail about each item is available with the enlarged images.
Slim-Line Ball Point Pen
Item no. WS201 - $50 ea.
Pen (roller ball or fountain)
Item no. WS202 - $150 ea.
Letter Opener
Item no. WS203 - $120 ea.
Pen Presentation Box
Item no. WS204 - $150 ea.
Pen and Letter Opener in Presentation Box
Item no. WS205 - $420 set.
Original Paintings by Barbara Thelin Preston
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For additional information and pricing on these paintings, please contact
Greg Stoner - 540-373-3381 x15. Read a bio on Barbara Thelin Preston
Posters of Barbara Thelin Preston Paintings
Choosing the Wedding Flowers
18½" x 26½" - signed by the artist
(unframed)
Surveyor's Cottage and Poppy Fields
26½" x 18½" - signed by the artist
(unframed)
WS467 - Surveyor's Cottage Poster - $4.95
WS466 - Wedding Flowers Poster - $4.95
Notecards from Paintings by Barbara Thelin Preston
Each box contains eight cards - two each of four designs as shown below.
Insides of cards are blank.
The Kenmore Series
$9.95 On sale - $7.50
Item no. WS470
The Ferry Farm Series
$9.95 On sale - $7.50
Item no. WS469
Photographic Prints of Kenmore and Ferry Farm
These beautiful 8x10 images are printed on high-quality photo paper and are available unframed or framed. Unframed prints are $7.95 ea. Framed prints are $24.95 ea.
Images are also available as notecards (4-1/4" x 5-1/2", blank inside) for $1.50 each (envelope included).
When ordering, please specify whether you want unframed or framed photos or notecards.
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Kenmore West - Item No. WS165 |
Kenmore East - Item No. WS182 |
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Overmantel - Item No. WS174 |
Chamber Ceiling- Item No. WS175 |
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Drawing Room - Item No. 173 |
Ferry Farm - Item No. WS166 |
George Washington Bookmark
Brass bookmark features a profile of George Washington in a commemorative folder with significant dates in Washington's life. Bookmark is 2-7/8" tall.
George Washington Bookmark - Item #WS132 - $2.50
Take the Lead, George Washington
This delightful children's book by Caldecott Medal-winner, Judith St. George (illustrated by Daniel Powers), is the story of Washington's first job as a surveyor for Lord Fairfax. He spent a month in a leaky tent and cooking over an open fire. Suitable for grades 1-5.
Item #WS168 - $16.99
The Gordons of Kenmore
This 268 page, softcover book, by Lucy Lee Pierson and Pattie Cooke, concentrates on the Gordon family that occupied and named Kenmore in tribute to their Scottish origins. Samuel Gordon bought Kenmore in 1819 and with his wife, Susanna Knox, raised nine children there.
Gordons of Kenmore - Item # WS119 - $19.95
Tea Or Liberty Notecards
Boxed set of eight notecards with envelopes, all with the same image, blank inside. The back of the card tells the story of the painting, which hangs in the Crowninshield Building at Historic Kenmore.
Tea Or Liberty Notecards
Item #WS162 -
$9.99
To Order:
Download and print the order form (PDF format - Acrobat Reader required), calculate the tax and shipping/handling, and mail to:
The George Washington Foundation
1201 Washington Avenue
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Attn: Greg Stoner
If you have questions or want to phone in a credit card order, please call Greg Stoner at
540-373-3381 x15. Please note, sales tax only applies to Virginia residents.
Acrobat Reader is required to open the order form. If not already installed on your computer, you can download a free copy
( follow the on-screen instructions).
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August 25, 2008