Drop-Leaf Table, Acc.#68, Cat.#565.

This is an American, Queen Anne Style, from 1720. It is made of walnut with 4 round straight legs and Dutch feet.

Drop leaf tables were used in colonial homes due to their space saving appeal. If a room was to be quickly cleared for dancing or more diner guest, this table could easily be moved.

Spice Chest, Acc.#1709, Cat. #1237.

This chest dates to 1720 and is made of English Oak. It has small square proportions with tow raised panel doors opening into a series of drawers and a central niche.

Note that this spice chest has a lock. Spices were very valuable due to their origins from Asia. The English had an insatiable appetite for spices, tea, and tobbaco. All were highly protected. The value of tobacco and tea would lead the Washington family to Virginia and also begin the first revolt towards the creation of independent colonies - led by George Washington.

Mugs, Acc.#88, Cat. #197. English pewter mug from the late 1700s.

Tankard (Flagon), Acc.#237, Cat. #978. English pewter. This is a tall, one handed drinking vessel with a lid.