Apollo Room, Raleigh Tavern
Raleigh Tavern (Williamsburg, Va.)
Historic buildings-Virginia-Williamsburg
Taverns (Inns)-Virgnia-Williamsburg
Block 17. Building 06A.
The Apollo Room at the Raleigh Tavern was the frequent scene of both jollity and consequence. Dinners and dances rivaled in elegance those at the Palace. Burgesses reconvened at the tavern when they were dissolved by royal governors prior to the Revolution. Burned to the ground in 1859, it was reconstructed from published illustrations, insurance policies, and archaeology that uncovered most of the original foundations.
Interior furnishings and decor reflect curators' views in the 1930s as to how Williamsburg's historic interiors may have looked in the eighteenth century. Nevertheless, with new research advancements over the years, the interiors of the Raleigh Tavern have changed to reflect a more authentic and accurate view of the building’s likely contents and room arrangements.
Lincoln, F.S.
1935
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LC326P10
Secretary's Office, Capitol
Block 08. Building 11.
Capitol (Williamsburg, Va.)
Public buildings -- Virginia -- Williamsburg
Historic buildings -- Virginia -- Williamsburg
Furniture -- Virginia -- Williamsburg
Interior view of the Secretary's Office in the Capitol building, 1935. A portrait of Queen Elizabeth I hangs on the wall (accession # 1945-20). Late seventeenth- to early eighteenth-century <strong><a href="http://emuseum.history.org/view/objects/asitem/items$0040:57920#.UwykGB61jmY.google">cane-back side chairs (accession # 1985-201)</a></strong> are also exhibited around the table and the perimeter of the room, among other period furniture. Interior furnishings and decor reflect curators' views in the 1930s as to how Williamsburg's historic interiors may have looked in the eighteenth century. Nevertheless, with new research advancements over the years, the interiors of the Governor’s Palace have changed to reflect a more authentic and accurate view of the building’s likely contents and room arrangements.
Lincoln, F.S.
1935
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LC325P18
Raleigh Tavern, Daphne Dining Room
Block 17. Building 06.
Raleigh Tavern (Williamsburg, Va.)
Historic buildings -- Virginia -- Williamsburg
Taverns (Inns) -- Virginia -- Williamsburg
Furniture -- Virginia -- Williamsburg
<p>Interior of the Raleigh Tavern's Daphne dining room, 1935. The Daphne Room at the Raleigh Tavern was the frequent scene of both jollity and consequence. Dinners and dances rivaled in elegance those at the Palace and burgesses reconvened at the tavern when they were dissolved by royal governors prior to the Revolution. Burned to the ground in 1859, the tavern was reconstructed from published illustrations, insurance policies, and archaeology that uncovered most of the original foundations.</p>
<p>Interior furnishings and decor reflect curators' views in the 1930s as to what Williamsburg's historic interiors may have looked like in the eighteenth century. Nevertheless, with new research findings evolving over the years, the Raleigh Tavern's interior furnishings have changed to reflect a more authentic and accurate view of each room's likely contents and arrangements. In anticipation of guests' needs, a <strong><a href="http://emuseum.history.org/view/objects/asitem/items$0040:25073#.Uw-dJdkP_PY.google">bottle case or cellaret (accession # 1930-58)</a></strong> is featured to the left of the fireplace. Cellarets functioned as portable wine cellars for holding wine and bottled spirits at mealtimes. Above the fireplace hangs a painting entitled <em>Imaginary Landscape </em>(accession #1931.101.3), a gift of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller.</p>
Lincoln, F.S.
1935
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LC326P2
Raleigh Tavern, Daphne Dining Room
Block 17. Building 06.
Raleigh Tavern (Williamsburg, Va.)
Historic buildings -- Virginia -- Williamsburg
Taverns (Inns) -- Virginia -- Williamsburg
Furniture -- Virginia -- Williamsburg
<p>Interior of the Raleigh Tavern's Daphne dining room, 1935. The Raleigh Tavern was the frequent scene of both jollity and consequence. Dinners and dances rivaled in elegance those at the Palace and burgesses reconvened at the tavern when they were dissolved by royal governors prior to the Revolution. Burned to the ground in 1859, the tavern was reconstructed from published illustrations, insurance policies, and archaeology that uncovered most of the original foundations.</p>
<p>In anticipation of guests' needs, a <strong><a href="http://emuseum.history.org/view/objects/asitem/items$0040:25073#.Uw-dJdkP_PY.google">bottle case or cellaret (accession # 1930-58)</a></strong> is featured to the left of the fireplace. Cellarets functioned as portable wine cellars for holding wine and bottled spirits at mealtimes. Above the fireplace hangs a painting entitled <em>Imaginary Landscape </em>(accession #1931.101.3), a gift of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller. Interior furnishings and decor reflect curators' views in the 1930s as to what Williamsburg's historic interiors may have looked like in the eighteenth century. Nevertheless, with new research findings evolving over the years, the Raleigh Tavern's interior furnishings have changed to reflect a more authentic and accurate view of each room's likely contents and arrangements. </p>
Lincoln, F.S.
1935
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LC326P3
Raleigh Tavern, Common Dining Room
Block 17. Building 06.
Raleigh Tavern (Williamsburg, Va.)
Historic buildings -- Virginia -- Williamsburg
Taverns (Inns) -- Virginia -- Williamsburg
Furniture -- Virginia -- Williamsburg
Interior of Raleigh Tavern's Common Dining Room, 1935. The Raleigh Tavern was the frequent scene of both jollity and consequence. Burned to the ground in 1859, the tavern was reconstructed from published illustrations, insurance policies, and archaeology that uncovered most of the original foundations.
Interior furnishings and decor reflect curators' views in the 1930s as to how Williamsburg's historic interiors may have looked in the eighteenth century. Nevertheless, with new research advances over the years, the Raleigh Tavern's interiors have changed and evolved to reflect a more authentic and accurate view of each room's likely contents and arrangements.
Lincoln, F.S.
1935
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LC326P5
Raleigh Tavern, Parlor
Block 17. Building 06.
Raleigh Tavern (Williamsburg, Va.)
Historic buildings -- Virginia -- Williamsburg
Taverns (Inns) -- Virginia -- Williamsburg
Furniture -- Virginia -- Williamsburg
<p>Interior of Raleigh Tavern's Common Dining Room, 1935. The portrait above the fireplace features the Marquis de Lafayette (accession # 1930-593), the young French major general who commanded an American division under General Washington at the 1781 Battle of Yorktown. An early eighteenth-century <strong><a href="http://emuseum.history.org/view/objects/asitem/items$0040:28393#.UwS2_2DT2fs.google">gateleg dining table (accession # 1930-72)</a></strong> is also exhibited in the center of the room, surrounded by other furnishings and decorative items along the room's perimeter.</p>
<p>The Raleigh Tavern was the frequent scene of both jollity and consequence. Burned to the ground in 1859, the tavern was reconstructed from published illustrations, insurance policies, and archaeology that uncovered most of the original foundations. Interior furnishings and decor reflect curators' views in the 1930s as to how Williamsburg's historic interiors may have looked in the eighteenth century. Nevertheless, with new research advances over the years, the Raleigh Tavern's interiors have changed and evolved to reflect a more authentic and accurate view of each room's likely contents and arrangements.</p>
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Lincoln, F.S.
1935
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LC326P6
Raleigh Tavern, Bar Room
Block 17. Building 06.
Raleigh Tavern (Williamsburg, Va.)
Historic buildings -- Virginia -- Williamsburg
Taverns (Inns) -- Virginia -- Williamsburg
Furniture -- Virginia -- Williamsburg
<p>Interior of Raleigh Tavern's Bar Room, 1935. The Raleigh Tavern was the frequent scene of both jollity and consequence. Burned to the ground in 1859, it was reconstructed from published illustrations, insurance policies, and archaeology that uncovered most of the original foundations.</p>
<p>Among the furnishings, earthenware <strong><a href="http://emuseum.history.org/view/objects/asitem/items$0040:59919#.Ux4iKaPVMGQ.gmail">jugs (accession # 1930-305)</a></strong> stand atop the cupboard against the right wall of the room. <a>Windsor armchairs (accession # 1930-64)</a> surround a table in the center of the room. Interior furnishings and decor reflect curators' views in the 1930s as to how Williamsburg's historic interiors may have looked in the eighteenth century. Nevertheless, with new research advances over the years, the Raleigh Tavern's interiors have changed and evolved to reflect a more authentic and accurate view of each room's likely contents and arrangements.</p>
Lincoln, F.S.
1935
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LC326P7
Raleigh Tavern, Apollo Room
Block 17. Building 06.
Raleigh Tavern (Williamsburg, Va.)
Historic buildings -- Virginia -- Williamsburg
Taverns (Inns) -- Virginia -- Williamsburg
Furniture -- Virginia -- Williamsburg
Interior of Raleigh Tavern's Apollo Room, 1935. The Apollo Room at the Raleigh Tavern was the frequent scene of both jollity and consequence. Dinners and dances rivaled in elegance those at the Palace and burgesses reconvened at the tavern when they were dissolved by royal governors prior to the Revolution. Burned to the ground in 1859, it was reconstructed from published illustrations, insurance policies, and archaeology that uncovered most of the original foundations.
Interior furnishings and decor reflect curators' views in the 1930s as to what Williamsburg's historic interiors may have looked like in the eighteenth century. Nevertheless, with new research findings evolving over the years, the Raleigh Tavern's interior furnishings have changed to reflect a more authentic and accurate view of each room's likely contents and arrangements.
Lincoln, F.S.
1935
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LC326P9
Raleigh Tavern, Apollo Room
Block 17. Building 06.
Raleigh Tavern (Williamsburg, Va.)
Historic buildings -- Virginia -- Williamsburg
Taverns (Inns) -- Virginia -- Williamsburg
Furniture -- Virginia -- Williamsburg
Interior of Raleigh Tavern's Apollo Room, 1935. The Apollo Room at the Raleigh Tavern was the frequent scene of both jollity and consequence. Dinners and dances rivaled in elegance those at the Palace and burgesses reconvened at the tavern when they were dissolved by royal governors prior to the Revolution. Burned to the ground in 1859, it was reconstructed from published illustrations, insurance policies, and archaeology that uncovered most of the original foundations.
Interior furnishings and decor reflect curators' views in the 1930s as to what Williamsburg's historic interiors may have looked like in the eighteenth century. Nevertheless, with new research findings evolving over the years, the Raleigh Tavern's interior furnishings have changed to reflect a more authentic and accurate view of each room's likely contents and arrangements.
Lincoln, F.S.
1935
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LC326P11
Raleigh Tavern, Daphne Room
Block 17. Building 06.
Raleigh Tavern (Williamsburg, Va.)
Historic buildings -- Virginia -- Williamsburg
Taverns (Inns) -- Virginia -- Williamsburg
<p>Interior of the Raleigh Tavern's Daphne dining room, 1935. The family portrait on the wall, entitled <em>Family Group With Two Servants</em>, was painted in England in 1790 (accession #1939-290). Under the portrait, <strong><a href="http://emuseum.history.org/view/objects/asitem/items$0040:59886#.Uw-ttr5TkUo.google">two mahogany knife boxes (accession #1930-303, 1)</a></strong> are featured on either end of a sideboard table.</p>
<p>The Raleigh Tavern was the frequent scene of both jollity and consequence. Dinners and dances rivaled in elegance those at the Palace and burgesses reconvened at the tavern when they were dissolved by royal governors prior to the Revolution. Burned to the ground in 1859, it was reconstructed from published illustrations, insurance policies, and archaeology that uncovered most of the original foundations.</p>
<p>Interior furnishings and decor reflect curators' views in the 1930s as to how Williamsburg's historic interiors may have looked in the eighteenth century. Nevertheless, with new research advancements over the years, the Raleigh Tavern's interior furnishings have changed to reflect a more authentic and accurate view of each room's likely contents and arrangements.</p>
Lincoln, F.S.
1935
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LC326P12
Raleigh Tavern, Common Dining Room
Block 17. Building 06.
Raleigh Tavern (Williamsburg, Va.)
Historic buildings -- Virginia -- Williamsburg
Taverns (Inns) -- Virginia -- Williamsburg
Furniture -- Virginia -- Williamsburg
Interior of the Raleigh Tavern's Common Dining Room, 1935. The Raleigh Tavern was the frequent scene of both jollity and consequence. Burned to the ground in 1859, the tavern was reconstructed from published illustrations, insurance policies, and archaeology that uncovered most of the original foundations.
Interior furnishings and decor reflect curators' views in the 1930s as to how Williamsburg's historic interiors may have looked in the eighteenth century. Nevertheless, with new research advances over the years, the Raleigh Tavern's interiors have changed and evolved to reflect a more authentic and accurate view of each room's likely contents and arrangements.
Lincoln, F.S.
1935
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LC326P15
Raleigh Tavern, Common Dining Room
Block 17. Building 06.
Raleigh Tavern (Williamsburg, Va.)
Historic buildings -- Virginia -- Williamsburg
Taverns (Inns) -- Virginia -- Williamsburg
Furniture -- Virginia -- Williamsburg
Interior of Raleigh Tavern's Common Dining Room, detail of the fireplace and mantelpiece, 1935. The Raleigh Tavern was the frequent scene of both jollity and consequence. Burned to the ground in 1859, the tavern was reconstructed from published illustrations, insurance policies, and archaeology that uncovered most of the original foundations.
Interior furnishings and decor reflect curators' views in the 1930s as to how Williamsburg's historic interiors may have looked in the eighteenth century. Nevertheless, with new research advances over the years, the Raleigh Tavern's interiors have changed and evolved to reflect a more authentic and accurate view of each room's likely contents and arrangements.
Lincoln, F.S.
1935
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LC326P16
Governor's Palace, Interior, Kitchen
Block 20. Building 03.
Governor's Palace (Williamsburg, Va.)
Historic buildings -- Virginia -- Williamsburg
Furniture -- Virginia -- Williamsburg
Kitchens -- Virginia -- Williamsburg
<p>Interior of Governor’s Palace Kitchen, 1935. The Governor's Palace opened to the public in 1934. In addition to viewing the lavish public rooms and private quarters of Virginia's colonial governors, visitors could also learn about colonial domestic life and cooking techniques in the Palace Kitchen. A costumed interpreter added commentary and demonstrated food preparation.</p>
<p>Among the room's furnishings, a handsome yellow pine <strong><a href="http://emuseum.history.org/view/objects/asitem/items$0040:38672#.Ux3UG42cBfA.gmail">china press (accession # 1936-752)</a></strong> is pictured against the wall to the right. Atop the china press, also on the right, stands a pewter <strong><a href="http://emuseum.history.org/view/objects/asitem/items$0040:14768#.Ux3fFyNS_W0.gmail">gallon measure (accession # 1933-231)</a></strong>. Interior furnishings and decor reflect curators' views in the 1930s as to how Williamsburg's historic interiors may have looked in the eighteenth century. Nevertheless, with new research advancements over the years, the interior furnishings of the Governor’s Palace Kitchen have changed to reflect a more authentic and accurate view of the building’s likely contents and room arrangements.</p>
Lincoln, F.S.
1935
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LC327P1
Governor's Palace, Interior, Kitchen
Block 20. Building 03.
Governor's Palace (Williamsburg, Va.)
Historic buildings -- Virginia -- Williamsburg
Furniture -- Virginia -- Williamsburg
Kitchens -- Virginia -- Williamsburg
<p>Interior of Governor’s Palace Kitchen, 1935. The Governor's Palace opened to the public in 1934. In addition to viewing the lavish public rooms and private quarters of Virginia's colonial governors, visitors could also learn about colonial domestic life and cooking techniques in the Palace Kitchen. A costumed interpreter added commentary and demonstrated food preparation.</p>
<p>Among the room's furnishings, a handsome yellow pine <strong><a href="http://emuseum.history.org/view/objects/asitem/items$0040:38672#.Ux3UG42cBfA.gmail">china press (accession # 1936-752)</a></strong> is pictured against the wall to the right. Atop the china press, also on the right, stands a pewter <strong><a href="http://emuseum.history.org/view/objects/asitem/items$0040:14768#.Ux3fFyNS_W0.gmail">gallon measure (accession # 1933-231)</a></strong>. Interior furnishings and decor reflect curators' views in the 1930s as to how Williamsburg's historic interiors may have looked in the eighteenth century. Nevertheless, with new research advancements over the years, the interior furnishings of the Governor’s Palace Kitchen have changed to reflect a more authentic and accurate view of the building’s likely contents and room arrangements.</p>
Lincoln, F.S.
1935
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LC327P2
Governor's Palace, Interior, Kitchen
Block 20. Building 03.
Governor's Palace (Williamsburg, Va.)
Historic buildings -- Virginia -- Williamsburg
Furniture -- Virginia -- Williamsburg
Kitchens -- Virginia -- Williamsburg
<p>Interior of Governor’s Palace Kitchen, 1935. The Governor's Palace opened to the public in 1934. In addition to viewing the lavish public rooms and private quarters of Virginia's colonial governors, visitors could also learn about colonial domestic life and cooking techniques in the Palace Kitchen. A costumed interpreter added commentary and demonstrated food preparation.</p>
<p>Among the room's furnishings, a small white pine and maple <strong><a href="http://emuseum.history.org/view/objects/asitem/items$0040:13101#.Ux4MOto2sIY.gmail">side table (accession # 1933-83)</a></strong> is pictured against the far wall, underneath the window. To the left of the side table, on top of the dresser, stands a pewter <a href="http://emuseum.history.org/view/objects/asitem/items$0040:14768#.Ux3fFyNS_W0.gmail"><strong>gallon measure (accession # 1933-231)</strong></a> or <strong><a href="http://emuseum.history.org/view/objects/asitem/items$0040:14758#.Ux4eirGbRaE.gmail">half-gallon measure (accession # 1933-230)</a></strong>. Interior furnishings and decor reflect curators' views in the 1930s as to how Williamsburg's historic interiors may have looked in the eighteenth century. Nevertheless, with new research advancements over the years, the interior furnishings of the Governor’s Palace Kitchen have changed to reflect a more authentic and accurate view of the building’s likely contents and room arrangements.</p>
Lincoln, F.S.
1935
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LC327P3
Governor's Palace, Interior, Kitchen
Block 20. Building 03.
Governor's Palace (Williamsburg, Va.)
Historic buildings -- Virginia -- Williamsburg
Furniture -- Virginia -- Williamsburg
<p>Interior of Governor’s Palace Kitchen, 1935. The Governor's Palace opened to the public in 1934. In addition to viewing the lavish public rooms and private quarters of Virginia's colonial governors, visitors could also learn about colonial domestic life and cooking techniques in the Palace Kitchen. A costumed interpreter added commentary and demonstrated food preparation.</p>
<p>Among the room's furnishings, a small white pine and maple <strong><a href="http://emuseum.history.org/view/objects/asitem/items$0040:13101#.Ux4MOto2sIY.gmail">side table (accession # 1933-83)</a></strong> is pictured against the far wall, underneath the window. To the left of the side table, on top of the dresser, stand pewter <strong><a href="http://emuseum.history.org/view/objects/asitem/items$0040:14768#.Ux3fFyNS_W0.gmail">gallon measures (accession # 1933-231)</a></strong> or <strong><a href="http://emuseum.history.org/view/objects/asitem/items$0040:14758#.Ux4eirGbRaE.gmail">half-gallon measures (accession # 1933-230)</a></strong>. Interior furnishings and decor reflect curators' views in the 1930s as to how Williamsburg's historic interiors may have looked in the eighteenth century. Nevertheless, with new research advancements over the years, the interior furnishings of the Governor’s Palace Kitchen have changed to reflect a more authentic and accurate view of the building’s likely contents and room arrangements.</p>
Lincoln, F.S.
1935
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LC327P4
Governor's Palace, Interior, Kitchen
Block 20. Building 03.
Governor's Palace (Williamsburg, Va.)
Historic buildings -- Virginia -- Williamsburg
Furniture -- Virginia -- Williamsburg
Kitchens -- Virginia -- Williamsburg
<p>Interior of Governor’s Palace Kitchen, 1935. The Governor's Palace opened to the public in 1934. In addition to viewing the lavish public rooms and private quarters of Virginia's colonial governors, visitors could also learn about colonial domestic life and cooking techniques in the Palace Kitchen. A costumed interpreter added commentary and demonstrated food preparation.</p>
<p>Among the room's furnishings, a handsome yellow pine <strong><a href="http://emuseum.history.org/view/objects/asitem/items$0040:38672#.Ux3UG42cBfA.gmail">China press (accession # 1936-752)</a></strong> is pictured against the wall to the right. Interior furnishings and decor reflect curators' views in the 1930s as to how Williamsburg's historic interiors may have looked in the eighteenth century. Nevertheless, with new research advancements over the years, the interior furnishings of the Governor’s Palace Kitchen have changed to reflect a more authentic and accurate view of the building’s likely contents and room arrangements.</p>
Lincoln, F.S.
1935
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Governor's Palace Kitchen Interior
Governor's Palace (Williamsburg, Va.)
Block 20. Building 03.
Historic buildings - Virginia - Williamsburg
Kitchens - Virginia - Williamsburg
Furniture - Virginia - Williamsburg
Architecture, Colonial - Virginia - Williamsburg
Interior view of the Governor’s Palace Kitchen, featuring a female costumed interpreter in the role of an enslaved cook or scullery maid, 1933. The Governor's Palace (and its outbuildings, like the Palace Kitchen) opened to the public in 1934. In addition to viewing the lavish public rooms and private quarters of Virginia's colonial governors, visitors could also learn about colonial domestic life and cooking techniques in the Palace Kitchen. Costumed interpreters added commentary and demonstrated food preparation.
Interior furnishings and decor reflect curators' views in the 1930s as to how Williamsburg's historic interiors may have looked in the eighteenth century. Nevertheless, with new research advancements over the years, the interior furnishings of the Governor’s Palace Kitchen have changed to reflect a more authentic and accurate view of the building’s likely contents and room arrangements.
Shaw, Thomas Mott
1933
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West End of Great Room : Market Square Tavern
Market Square Tavern (Williamsburg, Va.)
Taverns (Inns) - Virginia - Williamsburg
Historic buildings - Virginia - Williamsburg
Furniture - Virginia - Williamsburg
Block 12. Building 13.
Lantern slide featuring photo taken by F.S. Lincoln of the west end of the Great Room, Market Square Tavern, in 1935. It is the twenty-seventh slide in a set produced by the Pacific Stereopticon Co. of Los Angeles, California, now defunct, to illustrate the story of Dr. W.A.R. Goodwin's dream to restore a portion of Williamsburg, Virginia to its 18th-century appearance as a shrine to early American ideals.
The original tavern structure burned down in 1859 but the remains of the original foundations allowed for the restoration of the building to its eighteenth-century appearance. John Dixon constructed the original around 1749 and used it as a combination dwelling and shop. Later additions allowed the building to be converted into a tavern operated first by Thomas Craig and later by Gabriel Maupin.
After its restoration in the early 1930s, guests at Colonial Williamsburg could rent rooms in the tavern to experience some colonial ambiance. The Great Room served as a gathering spot for conversations, games, and special occasions. Its focal point is a large round table encircled by Windsor chairs. A desk, high chest of drawers, side table, armchair, and ladder-back side chair complete the furnishings.
Lincoln, F.S.
Pacific Stereopticon Co.
1935
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Interior of the Palace Kitchen Building
Governor's Palace (Williamsburg, Va.)
Kitchens - Virginia - Williamsburg
Block 20. Building 03.
Furniture - Virginia - Williamsburg
Historic buildings - Virginia - Williamsburg
Lantern slide featuring a photo taken by F.S. Lincoln in 1935 of a costumed interpreter churning butter inside the Governor's Palace Kitchen. It is the forty-first slide in a set produced by the Pacific Stereopticon Co. of Los Angeles, California, now defunct, to illustrate the story of Dr. W.A.R. Goodwin's dream to restore a portion of Williamsburg, Virginia to its 18th-century appearance as a shrine to early American ideals.
The Governor's Palace opened to the public in 1934. In addition to viewing the lavish public rooms and private quarters of Virginia's colonial governors, visitors could also learn about colonial domestic life and cooking techniques in the Palace Kitchen. A costumed interpreter added commentary and demonstrated food preparation.
Among the room's furnishings, a small white pine and maple side table (accession # 1933-83) is pictured against the far wall, underneath the window. To the left of the side table, on top of the dresser, stand pewter gallon measures (accession # 1933-231) or half-gallon measures (accession # 1933-230). Interior furnishings and decor reflect curators' views in the 1930s as to how Williamsburg's historic interiors may have looked in the eighteenth century. Nevertheless, with new research advancements over the years, the interior furnishings of the Governor’s Palace Kitchen have changed to reflect a more authentic and accurate view of the building’s likely contents and room arrangements.
Lincoln, F.S.
Pacific Stereopticon Co.
1935
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