Table of Content
It also depicts the rich bounty of available resources available in the Americas, such as fish, birds, plant life and trees. These riches would doubtless have been enticing to potential colonists and investors. The people and places John White painted were in and near the Outer Banks of modern-day North Carolina. Therefore, historians use these watercolors to learn about Powhatan culture, even though the watercolors do not specifically depict members of the Powhatan paramount chiefdom.
Below, I’m sharing the charming stores I visited and a taste of what you can find at each. This 18th-century-inspired Imperial Blue Trumpet Lamp from Mottahedeh fine dinnerware features a blue and white pattern inspired by a Chinese export pattern, circa 1730. Since the Ming Dynasty, imperial blue and white porcelains have been prized by... The people and places John White painted resided in and near the Outer Banks of modern-day North Carolina. Therefore, historians use these watercolors to learn about Powhatan culture, even though the paintings do not specifically depict members of the Powhatan paramount chiefdom. This image depicts how mid-Atlantic coastal Indians might have fished, using spears, nets, weirs and canoes.
Shop Online Now
Located in the New Town area of Williamsburg, The Ivy Trellis is a southern-inspired boutique with a variety of custom home decor, gifts, and gourmet treats. You’ll find seasonal decor, garden accessories, kitchenware, custom drapes, placemats and tablecloths, and more. Williamsburg at Home, also located in Merchant’s Square, is a furniture store with sophisticated home decor, rugs, dinnerware, bedding, and gifts. Located in the heart of Colonial Williamsburg, Danforth Pewter carries a selection of pewter oil lamps, jewelry, ornaments, kitchenware, and other home goods. Every piece of pewter is handcrafted in their Vermont workshop by a team of local artisans.
Located across from A Touch of Earth, Lightfoot Antique Mall and Country Store is the perfect second stop on your shopping trip. The store has 30 individual booths with vendors from across the state. There is a little bit of everything, from antique furniture, lamps, and mirrors, to vintage books, kitchenware, artwork, and tchotchkes. It is easy to get lost exploring the maze of booths, each filled with countless treasures. This Winter Berry Tree Embroidered Towel features a tree illustration embroidered with threads in shades of red, green, and blue.
Museum Store
Made exclusively for The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg... Create a bright and cozy atmosphere in your home with the WILLIAMSBURG Franklin Quilt Set. Trend meets tradition with this contemporary take on an 18th century quilt in the textile archives of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.
Create a bright and cozy atmosphere in your home with the WILLIAMSBURG Palampore Quilt Set. The colorful pattern composed of swirling blooms and leaves was inspired by a textile housed in the collections of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Colonial Williamsburg is hiring full-time, part-time, and hourly employees. Apply today to learn more about our sign-on bonuses, benefits, and more.
Historical Background and Image Analysis
Where you can purchase tickets to tours and shop the gift shops. Their assortment of home furnishings is inspired by 18th-century colonial style, with a modern and timeless twist. Whether you are designing an entire home, updating a room, or simply looking for one exceptional piece, Williamsburg at Home is the place to go.
Throughout the store there is a variety of paintings, prints, serving bowls, vases, mugs, garden art, and jewelry. I purchased a bowl made from an extremely rare type of wood, as well as a hand-thrown porcelain bowl with metal spikes to place flowers. Both pieces are lovely additions to my home. From souvenirs and books, to furnishings for your home and unique 18th-century jewelry handmade by our historic tradespeople, Colonial Williamsburg has a wide variety of shopping.
Related Classroom Resources
This Duke of Gloucester Porcelain Coffee Pot features one of the most elegant patterns we have ever interpreted from our collections, Duke of Gloucester. This fine porcelainware from Mottahedeh will make you feel like a benevolent monarch, and your... This Duke of Gloucester Porcelain Teapot features one of the most elegant patterns we have ever interpreted from our collections, Duke of Gloucester. This fine porcelainware from Mottahedeh will make you feel like a benevolent monarch, and your guests,...
This small porcelain verse dish features a gold jeweled crown at the center and the sentiment, "The Best is Not Too Good for You" around the outside edge. The six sided porcelain shape of this dish is based on an 18th century teapot stand. This "Knowledge is Power" Verse Dish by Mottahedeh is the perfect gift for graduates, teachers, or anyone that would appreciate the daily reminder to hold fast to a course of serious study.
Add cheer to your home during the holiday season with this "Joy" Lumbar Accent Pillow. The front side is printed with a vintage-style graphic of script lettering and a berry wreath with birds on a white shiplap background. Crafted to resemble a glass water vessel excavated at Mount Vernon (1760s-1800s), this Hand-Blown Textured Glass Water Bottle is a unique piece that will add character to any room of your home.
Rather, the original image included just a fire with the grill and fish. When Theodor de Bry engraved the image, he added background details and the two men on either side. He copied details from other John White paintings to create the men. For example, the types of fish in the basket show a variety that would not have been in the area. The most significant error is the basket held by the man on the right. There is no evidence that Indigenous people in the Outer Banks/Tidewater Virginia area made baskets of that style.
After discovering treasures from centuries past in The Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, stop by the Museum Store to pick up a treasure of your own. Select from unique jewelry, needlework, books, reproductions, and more. Handmade pottery, glassware, and framed prints inspired by the museum’s folk art collection are special finds. For the Home is where trend and tradition meet to create the home of your dreams! You'll find WILLIAMSBURG brand products, home accents, traditional bedding, kitchen and dinnerware, pillows, throws, lighting, and home decorations inspired by the collections of Colonial Williamsburg.
The Pink Lace Soap Dish Gift Set by Mottahedeh features a porcelain soap dish and 3 bars of luxury Heirsavonare gift soap presented in a gorgeous gift box. The sensual and brilliant soap is a pure delight, combining the intensity of blooming rose,... The Sacred Bird and Butterfly Soap Dish Gift Set by Mottahedeh features a porcelain soap dish and 3 bars of luxury Heirsavonare gift soap presented in a gorgeous gift box. The sensual and brilliant soap is a pure delight, combining the intensity of... The Blue Canton Soap Dish Gift Set by Mottahedeh features a porcelain soap dish and 3 bars of luxury Heirsavonare gift soap presented in a gorgeous gift box. The Tobacco Leaf Soap Dish Gift Set by Mottahedeh features a porcelain soap dish and 3 bars of luxury Heirsavonare gift soap presented in a gorgeous gift box.
This gracefully patterned Imperial Blue Serving Bowl is part of the Imperial Blue collection. Use this elegant 9 inch serving bowl on the tabletop or as beautiful home accent piece. Since the Ming Dynasty, imperial blue and white porcelains have been...
No comments:
Post a Comment