Amazing Antiques .....

Yes, this is Abraham Lincoln's top hat ! I have to go back to get a better photo of it.

Washington's dinnerware.


Adam's dinnerware 1797-1801


Polk's dinnerware. 1845-1849


Now this dinnerware above that was Lincoln's is just perfect for a President! It is timeless.


Reagan's was classy, too.


Clinton's dinneware.


I think this is President Grant's carriage, if I remember correctly.


Doesn't this dress remind you of Scarlett ?


Nancy Reagan's Gown. I love wearing a red dress, too !




Caroline Harrison's gown below. two different views of it.






At the American History Museum, they had part of a house cut away so you could see how it was built and a view of some of the rooms inside as they would have looked way back when.

But the only photo I was able to get was of the painting.. too many people around to take a proper photo.


The dinosaur room.. my friend is on the right edge of the photo above.


Smile !




A little gold nugget, anyone ?

My favorite dinnerware of the Presidents' table would be Mary Todd Lincoln's. Just perfect ! Boy, did she have good taste !

There were so many people in this area of the gowns and dinnerware, it was very difficult to take photos.

The Star Spangled Banner is also displayed at the American History Museum. It is the flag that Frances Scott Key wrote the song for in 1814. ( The war of 1812. ) You are forbidden to take photos in this area of the flag.

Below is a link to see the flag I saw at the museum and some info about it.

http://www.si.edu/Encyclopedia_SI/nmah/starflag.htm

It seems the best time to go to popular historic destinations is during the week, Monday thru Thursday.

More photos tomorrow if I get a chance.

I thank the Lord for safe travels we had on Saturday and pleasant weather considering all the storms that were around the day before.

Prayers for the people affected from the storms/tornadoes last week.

Hugs,
Linda

Nice antiques and artifacts...

These items were used to wash clothes some years ago.. Love that huge wooden bucket.

My friend and I went on a do as you please Smithsonian day trip to D. C. yesterday.
It was a fairly warm day with some blue sky and blooming spring flowers about inbetween the buildings !

What an enjoyable, educational day ! This is only a part of my photos and will share more tomorrow if I get a chance. Lots of items there in these buildings that I did not know were there .. so stay tuned for more photos..


The cafeteria in the American History Building.. we had lunch with a lower view of the Washington Monument.

A beautiful light blue stone.. I think this is a diamond.

Marie Antionette's earrings.. nice antique !




Topaz in its natural form , polished , cut, etc. This is my birthstone. I don't care for this washed out yellow color.. not my favorite..





My friend who went with me to D C.

The Natural History Museum.. this is where the Hope Diamond and the Dinosaurs are housed among other natural artifacts.

The Smithsonian Castle.. Impressive.. built in 1855.

Union Station.. full of shops and eateries and folks coming and going on trains at a fast pace with those tagalong suitcases. A fun place full of energy and full of history.. it was built over 100 years ago. Impressive.


A blue sky view of the Capital with construction on the grounds of The Mall as they call it. The Mall is a wide strip of green grass and walk ways more or less from the capital to the Washington Monument.

A distant view of the White House

Washington Monument.. built with two different colors of stone..


The Capital Building.. impressive


The Leaning Capital Building of D C .. darn photographer must not have had any sleep the night before.

Will share more photos later or tomorrow..

Hugs,
Linda

Got the Spring Issue of A Simple Life Magazine !

And there is a very nice article in the issue about Old Bedford Village ! Just down the road from where I live , give or take a two hour drive.



The town of Bedford is full of history, too ! Even George Washington slept there !

Above photos are of Bedford , PA.

Below are a few photos taken at Old Bedford Village in Bedford.


A log farmhouse.

The church.

The tavern and it serves soup , sandwiches and drinks.

This is one of my favorite magazines !

We finally got a little snow yesterday.. about two inches..enough to keep me at home !

So much for staying away from sweets.. I made a chocolate cake this afternoon and now I am ready to frost it with homemade peanut butter frosting...

Hugs,
Linda

Tonight is the night...

TDIPT Mercantile is updating tonight..

If you get a chance, please stop by . Click the link below..

http://www.tdipt-meadowbrook.blogspot.com/

It was 58 degrees and sunny in my part of Pennsylvania today .. January is going out like a lamb and that is alright with me !

I am off to go to bed.. have a sinus headache..

Blessings..
Linda

A Tisket and Tasket.. A Vintage Antique Basket...

Here are a couple photos of the 25 inch early simple bunny doll I just finished making. She is toting an antique vintage child's Easter basket. Tucked inside are a few grungy strawberries.



She will be listed on TDIPT Mercantile tomorrow evening after nine o'clock along with three more offerings that are shown on the post below.

I have specially priced my offerings for the month of February since it is the month for LOVE !

Hugs,
Linda

Pin Keeps and More for TDIPT Mercantile 's February Update

It has been a busy month here at my homestead ! So far, I have three offerings for the TDIPT Mercantile's update the evening of Jan. 31st done and am working on finishing up a fourth one.


I made a couple pinkeeps, an early look doll ( this is a better photo than what I had taken before on the last post ) and am working on an early look bunny.


I took advantage of the sunshine we had today to take some photos of the goodies.

It is hard to believe January is almost gone ! But it has been a great one weather wise here and I am lovin it ! Hardly any snow and mild temperatures for the most part !

Hugs,
Linda