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Each month, an object from the collection at Adams National Historical Park will be featured.

Chinese Export Bowl

April 28, 2026 Posted by: Patty Smith, Museum Curator

Blue and white Chinese export bowl, provenance Abigail Adams, representing her business acumen, running the household and farm, and creating income by selling export porcelain and other hard to acquire items.

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