![Memorial Continental Hall a history showcase & national headquarters of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD001.JPG) | ![Portico of Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD002.JPG) | ![Facade of Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD006.JPG) | ![Side portico of Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD008.JPG) |
Memorial Continental Hall (1929) (311 18th St. NW) a history showcase & national headquarters of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Washington, DC. Architect: John Russell Pope. On National Register. | Portico of Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Facade of Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Side portico of Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. |
![Library at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD031.JPG) | ![Library at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD033.JPG) | ![Library at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD035.JPG) | ![Architectural moldings of library at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD039.JPG) |
Library at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Library at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Library at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Architectural moldings of library at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. |
![Massachusetts state seal displayed at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD041.JPG) | ![South Carolina & New Hampshire state seals displayed at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD042.JPG) | ![Lady Washington's Reception engraving after painting by Daniel Huntington at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD043.JPG) | ![Meeting room at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD045.JPG) |
Massachusetts state seal displayed at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | South Carolina & New Hampshire state seals displayed at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Lady Washington's Reception engraving (c1861-75) after painting by Daniel Huntington at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Meeting room at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. |
![Hallway at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD047.JPG) | ![Round mirror at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD049.JPG) | ![Pennsylvania Foyer entrance hall with circular ceiling design at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD051.JPG) | ![Pennsylvania Foyer with Vermont marble walls & tall clock at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD052.JPG) |
Hallway at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Round mirror at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Pennsylvania Foyer entrance hall (1910) with circular ceiling design at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Pennsylvania Foyer with Vermont marble walls & tall clock at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. |
![Bust of George Washington in Pennsylvania Foyer at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD053.JPG) | ![Bust of Nathan Hale in Pennsylvania Foyer at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD054.JPG) | ![Bust of John Adams in Pennsylvania Foyer at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD055.JPG) | ![Bust of John Hancock in Pennsylvania Foyer at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD056.JPG) |
Bust of George Washington in Pennsylvania Foyer at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Bust of Nathan Hale in Pennsylvania Foyer at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Bust of John Adams in Pennsylvania Foyer at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Bust of John Hancock in Pennsylvania Foyer at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. |
![Bust of Martha Washington in Pennsylvania Foyer at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD057.JPG) | ![Bronze plaque to the Army & Navy Chapters of DAR at Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD058.JPG) | ![Bronze plaque to Heroes of the Independence by David D'Anges of DAR at Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD059.JPG) | ![Painted chest made in Pennsylvania at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD061.JPG) |
Bust of Martha Washington in Pennsylvania Foyer at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Bronze plaque to the Army & Navy Chapters of DAR at Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Bronze plaque (1905) to Heroes of the Independence by David D'Anges of DAR at Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Painted chest (1771) made in Pennsylvania at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. |
![Rococo armchair made in Philadelphia, PA at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD063.JPG) | ![New England Great Hall with bonnet top cradle presented by Wisconsin at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD111.JPG) | ![Yellow pine chest from Hatford or Wethersfield, CT in New England Great Hall at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD112.JPG) | ![New England Great Hall fireplace presented by Wisconsin at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD113.JPG) |
Rococo armchair (1755-70) made in Philadelphia, PA at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | New England Great Hall (1690-1700) with bonnet top cradle (18thC) presented by Wisconsin at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Yellow pine chest (1675-1710) from Hatford or Wethersfield, CT in New England Great Hall at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | New England Great Hall (1690-1700) fireplace presented by Wisconsin at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. |
![Tall case clock by William Crawford of Oakham, MA & pencil point bed in Massachusetts Period Room at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD131.JPG) | ![Oak chest inscribed Mary Burt from Connecticut River Valley in Massachusetts Period Room at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD132.JPG) | ![Massachusetts Period Room recreates room where John Hancock & Samuel Adams were eating when they received a message from Paul Revere that the British were coming at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD133.JPG) | ![Side chairs with rush seats from New England in Massachusetts Period Room at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD134.JPG) |
Tall case clock (1790-1820) by William Crawford of Oakham, MA & pencil point bed (1750-90) in Massachusetts Period Room at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Oak chest inscribed Mary Burt (c1716) from Connecticut River Valley in Massachusetts Period Room at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Massachusetts Period Room (1775) recreates room where John Hancock & Samuel Adams were eating (April 18, 1775) when they received a message from Paul Revere that the British were coming at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Side chairs with rush seats (1730-1800) from New England in Massachusetts Period Room at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. |
![American parlor in Iowa room at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD151.JPG) | ![American parlor with tilt-top table from England & corner cupboard from Pennsylvania at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD153.JPG) | ![Pillar & scroll shelf clock by Eli Terry of Plymouth, CT in American Iowa parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD154.JPG) | ![Delaware period gentleman's study at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD161.JPG) |
American parlor (1770-1800) in Iowa room at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | American parlor (1770-1800) with tilt-top table from England (1770-0) & corner cupboard (1800-10) from Pennsylvania at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Pillar & scroll shelf clock (c1820) by Eli Terry of Plymouth, CT in American Iowa parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Delaware period gentleman's study (1780s) at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. |
![Pembroke table from Maryland, armchair from MD or DE & microscope from London in Delaware period study at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD162.JPG) | ![Virginia period dining room at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD171.JPG) | ![Chinese export porcelain including bowl & pitcher in Virginia period dining room at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD172.JPG) | ![Mahogany sideboard made in Baltimore, MD & girandole convex mirror & epergne with silver wire baskets in Virginia period dining room at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD173.JPG) |
Pembroke table (1765-80) from Maryland, armchair (1780-1800) from MD or DE & microscope (c1761) from London in Delaware period study (1780s) at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Virginia period dining room (1800-10) at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Chinese export porcelain including bowl & pitcher (1790-1815) in Virginia period dining room (1800-10) at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Mahogany sideboard made in Baltimore, MD (1795-1810) & girandole convex mirror (19thC) & epergne with silver wire baskets (c1790) in Virginia period dining room (1800-10) at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. |
![Girandole convex mirror with American eagle from Europe in Virginia period dining room at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD174.JPG) | ![Mahogany cellarette from North Carolina or Virginia beside fireplace in Virginia period dining room at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD175.JPG) | ![South Carolina period bedchamber with dressing table & comb-back Windsor armchair from Hopsewee Plantation, SC at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD191.JPG) | ![Desk & bookcase probably from Charleston in South Carolina period bedchamber at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD192.JPG) |
Girandole convex mirror with American eagle (19thC) from Europe in Virginia period dining room (1800-10) at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Mahogany cellarette (1790-1810) from North Carolina or Virginia beside fireplace in Virginia period dining room (1800-10) at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | South Carolina period bedchamber (1810-20) with dressing table & comb-back Windsor armchair from Hopsewee Plantation, SC (mid 19thC) at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Desk & bookcase probably from Charleston (1810-20) in South Carolina period bedchamber at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. |
![Mahogany "rice bed" bedstead made in Charleston draped in mosquito tenting pavilion n South Carolina period bedchamber at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD193.JPG) | ![Fireplace in South Carolina period bedchamber at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD195.JPG) | ![Fireplace in New York period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD211.JPG) | ![Convex looking glass with carved eagle in New York period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD212.JPG) |
Mahogany "rice bed" bedstead (c1800) made in Charleston draped in mosquito tenting pavilion n South Carolina period bedchamber at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Fireplace in South Carolina period bedchamber at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Fireplace in New York period parlor (1820s) at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Convex looking glass with carved eagle (c1820) in New York period parlor (1820s) at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. |
![Card & side tables under reproduction Chinese-style hand painted wallpaper in New York period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD213.JPG) | ![Reproduction Chinese-style hand painted wallpaper in New York period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD214.JPG) | ![Sofa with various tables, chairs & decorative arts in New York period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD215.JPG) | ![Mahogany grand piano by John Broadwood & Sons of London, England in New York period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD216.JPG) |
Card & side tables under reproduction Chinese-style hand painted wallpaper in New York period parlor (1820s) at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Reproduction Chinese-style hand painted wallpaper in New York period parlor (1820s) at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Sofa (c1820) with various tables, chairs & decorative arts in New York period parlor (1820s) at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Mahogany grand piano (1806) by John Broadwood & Sons of London, England in New York period parlor (1820s) at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. |
![Corner hutch with collection of Chinese export porcelain in New York period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD218.JPG) | ![District of Columbia period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD231.JPG) | ![Sofa possibly made with Duncan Phyfe in District of Columbia period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD232.JPG) | ![Armchair from England which was in Octagon House while rented by President Madison in District of Columbia period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD233.JPG) |
Corner hutch with collection of Chinese export porcelain in New York period parlor (1820s) at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | District of Columbia period parlor (1814-20) at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Sofa (c1840) possibly made with Duncan Phyfe in District of Columbia period parlor (1814-20) at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Armchair (1800-10) from England which was in Octagon House while rented by President Madison in District of Columbia period parlor (1814-20) at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. |
![Mahogany piano made by Carl Christian Stein of Karlsruhe, Germany in District of Columbia period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD234.JPG) | ![Tall case clock by John Mathew Miksch of Bethlehem, PA in District of Columbia period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD235.JPG) | ![Tennessee period parlor contains furniture used in the Executive Mansion at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD251.JPG) | ![Mantle with ceramic French vases & basket in Tennessee period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD252.JPG) |
Mahogany piano (c1815) made by Carl Christian Stein of Karlsruhe, Germany in District of Columbia period parlor (1814-20) at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Tall case clock by John Mathew Miksch of Bethlehem, PA in District of Columbia period parlor (1814-20) at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Tennessee period parlor (late 1820s) contains furniture used in the Executive Mansion at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Mantle with ceramic French vases & basket (c1815) in Tennessee period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. |
![American sofa , President James Monroe's Executive Mansion Armchairs, & portrait of Andrew Jackson in Tennessee period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD253.JPG) | ![Portrait of Andrew Jackson by Ralph E.W. Earl in Tennessee period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD254.JPG) | ![Gilded armchair ordered by President James Monroe for Executive Mansion from Pierre-Antoine Bellangé of France in Tennessee period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD255.JPG) | ![President James Monroe's Executive Mansion Armchair , center table & oil lamp in Tennessee period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD256.JPG) |
American sofa (1820-35), President James Monroe's Executive Mansion Armchairs, & portrait of Andrew Jackson (c1830) in Tennessee period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Portrait of Andrew Jackson (c1830) by Ralph E.W. Earl in Tennessee period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Gilded armchair (1817) ordered by President James Monroe for Executive Mansion from Pierre-Antoine Bellangé of France in Tennessee period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | President James Monroe's Executive Mansion Armchair (1818), center table (1805-20) & oil lamp in Tennessee period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. |
![Armchair ordered by President James Monroe for Executive Mansion from William King Jr. of Georgetown in Tennessee period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD257.JPG) | ![Maryland period parlor noted for its scenic wallpaper from Paris & Baltimore-made card table & tall case clock by David Shoemaker of Mount Holly, NJ at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD271.JPG) | ![Bone china tea set with dark blue transfer print possibly from Staffordshire, England in Maryland period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD272.JPG) | ![Mahogany desk & bookcase & grand harmonicon in Maryland period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD273.JPG) |
Armchair (1818) ordered by President James Monroe for Executive Mansion from William King Jr. of Georgetown in Tennessee period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Maryland period parlor (1830s) noted for its scenic wallpaper from Paris & Baltimore-made card table (1820-30) & tall case clock (1802-10) by David Shoemaker of Mount Holly, NJ at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Bone china tea set with dark blue transfer print (1815-35) possibly from Staffordshire, England in Maryland period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Mahogany desk & bookcase (c1790) & grand harmonicon in Maryland period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. |
![Grand glass harmonicon by Francis Hopkinson Smith in Maryland period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD274.JPG) | ![Revolutionary scene on wallpaper from Paris in Maryland period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD276.JPG) | ![Charge of the barricades scene on wallpaper from Paris in Maryland period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD277.JPG) | ![Mustering of French troops scene on wallpaper from Paris in Maryland period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD278.JPG) |
Grand glass harmonicon (1826-33) by Francis Hopkinson Smith in Maryland period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Revolutionary scene on wallpaper from Paris in Maryland period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Charge of the barricades scene on wallpaper from Paris in Maryland period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Mustering of French troops scene on wallpaper from Paris in Maryland period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. |
![Rug with swans made in Aubusson, France in Maryland period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD279.JPG) | ![Kentucky period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD291.JPG) | ![Girandole from the home of Stephen Foster in Kentucky period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD292.JPG) | ![Girandole from the home of Stephen Foster in Kentucky period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD293.JPG) |
Rug with swans (c1850) made in Aubusson, France in Maryland period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Kentucky period parlor (1830-40) at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Girandole (c1850-65) from the home of Stephen Foster in Kentucky period parlor (1830-40) at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Girandole (c1850-65) from the home of Stephen Foster in Kentucky period parlor (1830-40) at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. |
![Glass tumblers from Germany which belonged to Confederate President Jefferson Davis; glass gin decanter ; & pressed glass whale oil lamp n Kentucky period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD294.JPG) | ![Mahogany piano by Samuel Neilson of New York City in Kentucky period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD295.JPG) | ![Alabama period parlor with Mahogany desk & bookcase from New York City at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD301.JPG) | ![Silver tea service & Staffordshire bone china cups in Alabama period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD302.JPG) |
Glass tumblers (c1850) from Germany which belonged to Confederate President Jefferson Davis; glass gin decanter (1780-1820); & pressed glass whale oil lamp (c1840) n Kentucky period parlor (1830-40) at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Mahogany piano (c1830) by Samuel Neilson of New York City in Kentucky period parlor (1830-40) at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Alabama period parlor (1835-40) with Mahogany desk & bookcase (1820-40) from New York City at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Silver tea service & Staffordshire bone china cups in Alabama period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. |
![Alabama period parlor with Mahogany center table from Boston at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD303.JPG) | ![Neoclassical looking glass possibly from New York in Alabama period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD304.JPG) | ![Astral oil lamp by Cornelius & Co. & lighthouse clock made by Simon Willard & Sons of Roxbury, MA in Alabama period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD305.JPG) | ![Maine period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD307.JPG) |
Alabama period parlor (1835-40) with Mahogany center table (1825-35) from Boston at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Neoclassical looking glass (c1820) possibly from New York in Alabama period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Astral oil lamp (1849-55) by Cornelius & Co. & lighthouse clock (1825-8) made by Simon Willard & Sons of Roxbury, MA in Alabama period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Maine period parlor (1830s) at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. |
![Christmas tree in Maine period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD308.JPG) | ![Mahogany desk from New England or New York & Windsor chair from PA or Southern U.S. in West Virginia period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD311.JPG) | ![Barrel organ made by Longman & Broderip of London in West Virginia period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD312.JPG) | ![Mahogany pianoforte by Charles Taws of Philadelphia in West Virginia period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD313.JPG) |
Christmas tree in Maine period parlor (1830s) at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Mahogany desk (1800-15) from New England or New York & Windsor chair (1780-1810) from PA or Southern U.S. in West Virginia period parlor (early 19thC) at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Barrel organ (1790s) made by Longman & Broderip of London in West Virginia period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Mahogany pianoforte (1794) by Charles Taws of Philadelphia in West Virginia period parlor (early 19thC) at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. |
![Corner hutch with Wedgwood pearlware from England in West Virginia period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD314.JPG) | ![Vermont period parlor with quilt-making frame & sofa at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD321.JPG) | ![Mirror reflects tall case clock in Vermont period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD322.JPG) | ![Rockingham items made by Lyman, Fenton & Co. of Bennington, VT including Toby jug & teapot + house in Vermont period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD323.JPG) |
Corner hutch with Wedgwood pearlware (1868-1900) from England in West Virginia period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Vermont period parlor (1840s) with quilt-making frame (c1870) & sofa (c1830) at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Mirror reflects tall case clock in Vermont period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Rockingham items (late 19thC) made by Lyman, Fenton & Co. of Bennington, VT including Toby jug & teapot + house in Vermont period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. |
![Illinois period bedroom at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD324.JPG) | ![Fireplace with stove attrib. Isaac Orr of DC & mantle clock by Seth Thomas of CT in Illinois period bedroom at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD331.JPG) | ![Luster by Hooper & Co. of Boston on mantle with Adamsesque decoration details in Illinois period bedroom at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD332.JPG) | ![Freehand painted side chair made in Lancaster County, PA in Illinois period bedroom at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD334.JPG) |
Illinois period bedroom (1840s) at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Fireplace with stove (mid 19thC) attrib. Isaac Orr of DC & mantle clock (1830-40) by Seth Thomas of CT in Illinois period bedroom at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Luster (1845) by Hooper & Co. of Boston on mantle with Adamsesque decoration details in Illinois period bedroom at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Freehand painted side chair (c1855) made in Lancaster County, PA in Illinois period bedroom at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. |
![Rocking chair & hanging cradle in Illinois period bedroom at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD335.JPG) | ![Desk & washstand with Pearlware pitcher & basin in Illinois period bedroom at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD336.JPG) | ![with Pearlware pitcher & basin by C.&W.K. Harvey of London in Illinois period bedroom at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD338.JPG) | ![California period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD341.JPG) |
Rocking chair (c1869) & hanging cradle (c1870) in Illinois period bedroom (1840s) at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Desk (1830-40) & washstand with Pearlware pitcher & basin (1835-53) in Illinois period bedroom (1840s) at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | with Pearlware pitcher & basin (1835-53) by C.&W.K. Harvey of London in Illinois period bedroom (1840s) at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | California period parlor (1850s) at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. |
![Portrait of a sweetheart by William Smith Jewett in California period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD342.JPG) | ![Painted side chair from New England or New York in California period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD343.JPG) | ![Chinese lacquered tilt top table in California period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD346.JPG) | ![Work table , glass pitcher & tumbler, whale tooth, telescope, whale oil lamp, & oil lamp filler with long spout in California period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD347.JPG) |
Portrait of a sweetheart (c1856) by William Smith Jewett in California period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Painted side chair (1815-25) from New England or New York in California period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Chinese lacquered tilt top table (c1770) in California period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Work table (1830-40), glass pitcher & tumbler, whale tooth, telescope, whale oil lamp, & oil lamp filler with long spout in California period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. |
![Missouri period parlor in Rococo Revival style with étagère & fireplace at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD351.JPG) | ![Piano & decorative arts at Missouri period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD352.JPG) | ![Rosewood piano by Lemuel Gilbert of Boston at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD353.JPG) | ![Texas period bedroom with decorative interior paintings & quilt at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD371.JPG) |
Missouri period parlor (1855-65) in Rococo Revival style with étagère (19thC) & fireplace at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Piano & decorative arts at Missouri period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Rosewood piano (1850-8) by Lemuel Gilbert of Boston at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Texas period bedroom (1860s) with decorative interior paintings & quilt (c1870) at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. |
![Treadle sewing machine by Wheeler & Wilson of New York & green painted side chairs from Lancaster County, PA in Texas period bedroom at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD372.JPG) | ![Cradle with coverlet fragment in Texas period bedroom at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD373.JPG) | ![Washstand with spatterware basin & pitcher by J & S Alcock Jr. in Cobridge, England in Texas period bedroom at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD374.JPG) | ![Map of Spanish Texas in Texas period bedroom at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD375.JPG) |
Treadle sewing machine (1868-75) by Wheeler & Wilson of New York & green painted side chairs (c1855) from Lancaster County, PA in Texas period bedroom at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Cradle (c1870) with coverlet fragment in Texas period bedroom at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Washstand with spatterware basin & pitcher (1848-1944) by J & S Alcock Jr. in Cobridge, England in Texas period bedroom at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Map of Spanish Texas (1835) in Texas period bedroom at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. |
![New Jersey period English Chamber at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD381.JPG) | ![Cast & forged iron chandelier by Samuel Yelling of Philadelphia in New Jersey period English Chamber at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD382.JPG) | ![Carved oak chairs with cane seats by G. Gerald Evans of Philadelphia in New Jersey period English Chamber at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD383.JPG) | ![Table service with electric water kettle in New Jersey period English Chamber at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD384.JPG) |
New Jersey period English Chamber (1910) at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Cast & forged iron chandelier (1911-5) by Samuel Yelling of Philadelphia in New Jersey period English Chamber at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Carved oak chairs with cane seats (1910-11) by G. Gerald Evans of Philadelphia in New Jersey period English Chamber at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Table service with electric water kettle in New Jersey period English Chamber at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. |
![Stained glass windows showing Revolutionary scenes at Trenton & Princeton in New Jersey period English Chamber at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD385.JPG) | ![Ohio period parlor in Colonial Revival style at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD391.JPG) | ![Ohio period parlor in Colonial Revival style at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD392.JPG) | ![Desk & bookcase by Samuel Knox of North Carolina in Ohio period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD393.JPG) |
Stained glass windows showing Revolutionary scenes at Trenton & Princeton in New Jersey period English Chamber at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Ohio period parlor (1920s) in Colonial Revival style at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Ohio period parlor (1920s) in Colonial Revival style at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Desk & bookcase (1799) by Samuel Knox of North Carolina in Ohio period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. |
![Wall cabinets with collection of glass & porcelain in Ohio period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD394.JPG) | ![Fireplace mantle with Chinese export vase set & pair of two-arm oil lamps in Ohio period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD395.JPG) | ![Collection of pitchers & Toby jugs in Ohio period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD396.JPG) | ![Edison phonograph in Ohio period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD397.JPG) |
Wall cabinets with collection of glass & porcelain in Ohio period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Fireplace mantle with Chinese export vase set (1735-96) & pair of two-arm oil lamps in Ohio period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Collection of pitchers (early 19thC) & Toby jugs in Ohio period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Edison phonograph (1917) in Ohio period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. |
![Argand oil lamps in Ohio period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD399.JPG) | ![Michigan period library in Colonial Revival style at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD421.JPG) | ![Roll top desk made by Joseph Stockel of Paris plus collection of globes in Michigan period library at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD422.JPG) | ![Easy chair & sofa plus tall case clock by Mathew Edgerton of New Brunswick, NJ in Michigan period library at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD423.JPG) |
Argand oil lamps in Ohio period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Michigan period library (1920) in Colonial Revival style at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Roll top desk (1775-1803) made by Joseph Stockel of Paris plus collection of globes in Michigan period library at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Easy chair & sofa (1790-1800) plus tall case clock (1797) by Mathew Edgerton of New Brunswick, NJ in Michigan period library at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. |
![Painted portraits & porcelain in Michigan period library at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD424.JPG) | ![Display of Chinese import & English porcelain in Michigan period library at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD425.JPG) | ![Porcelain pieces in Michigan period library at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD426.JPG) | ![Indiana period parlor in Colonial Revival style at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD441.JPG) |
Painted portraits & porcelain in Michigan period library at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Display of Chinese import & English porcelain (late 18thC) in Michigan period library at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Porcelain pieces in Michigan period library at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Indiana period parlor (1930s) in Colonial Revival style at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. |
![Block front desk with pigeon holes & drawers from Salem or Boston under reproduction American looking glass in Indiana period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD443.JPG) | ![Sofa from Scotland & canterbury holding magazines in Indiana period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD444.JPG) | ![New Hampshire children's attic with toy collection at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD461.JPG) | ![Toy American gunboat at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD462.JPG) |
Block front desk with pigeon holes & drawers (c1770) from Salem or Boston under reproduction American looking glass in Indiana period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Sofa (1780-1800) from Scotland & canterbury (mid 19thC) holding magazines in Indiana period parlor at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | New Hampshire children's attic with toy collection at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Toy American gunboat at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. |
![Transportation toys at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD463.JPG) | ![Portrait of President Franklin Pierce by S. Walker at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD465.JPG) | ![Rhode Island Period Exhibition Room of musical instruments at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD481.JPG) | ![Banjo clock scene of Mount Vernon in Rhode Island Period Room at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD482.JPG) |
Transportation toys at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Portrait of President Franklin Pierce (1853-7) by S. Walker at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Rhode Island Period Exhibition Room of musical instruments at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. | Banjo clock (c1825) scene of Mount Vernon in Rhode Island Period Room at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. Washington, DC. |
![Gallery of china at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.](/t/USDCM/DCHD615.JPG) |
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