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An archive of objects from the museum collections at Longfellow House - Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site that have been previously featured on the site's "Object of the Month" web site.

French Rosewood Box

September 29, 2026 Posted by: David R. Daly

A rosewood box with a hidden compartment from 19th century French retailer Alphonse Giroux.

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19th Century Portable Writing Desk

May 30, 2023 Posted by: David R. Daly

A wooden, portable travel desk that belonged to Frances E. Appleton in the 1830s.

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