Memorial Continental Hall (DAR Decorative Arts Museum), Washington, DC Photos

Memorial Continental Hall (1929) (311 18th St. NW) is the national headquarters of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Its museum gallery displays a good comparison of several categories of American decorative arts.

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Memorial Continental Hall a history showcase & national headquarters of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Washington, DC.Gallery at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.Gallery of china at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.USA Census creamware pitcher made in England shows populations state by state at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.
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. Gallery at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.Gallery of china at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.USA Census creamware pitcher (c1790) made in England shows populations state by state (15states + 3 regional) at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.
Creamware cruet set by Josiah Wedgwood of Staffordshire, England at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.Creamware punch pot with transfer print of Aurora by William Greatbatch of Staffordshire, England at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.Creamware tureen from Staffordshire, England at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.Creamware coffee pot in shape of cauliflower by Thomas Whieldon & Josiah Wedgwood of Staffordshire, England at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.
Creamware cruet set (1785-1800) by Josiah Wedgwood of Staffordshire, England at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.Creamware punch pot with transfer print of Aurora (1770-1780) by William Greatbatch of Staffordshire, England at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.Creamware tureen (c1790) from Staffordshire, England at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.Creamware coffee pot in shape of cauliflower (c1760) by Thomas Whieldon & Josiah Wedgwood of Staffordshire, England at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.
Creamware teapot with colored lead glazes from Staffordshire, England at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.Transfer printed plate commemorating landing of Lafayette at Castle Clinton New York on Aug. 16, 1821 by James & Ralph Clews of Staffordshire, England at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.Annular ware mug from England at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.Annular ware pitcher from England at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.
Creamware teapot with colored lead glazes (c1760) from Staffordshire, England at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.Transfer printed plate (c1825) commemorating landing of Lafayette at Castle Clinton New York on Aug. 16, 1821 by James & Ralph Clews of Staffordshire, England at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.Annular ware mug (c1790) from England at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.Annular ware pitcher (c1800) from England at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.
Chinese export porcelain flagon with Masonic symbols at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.Porcelain pitcher by Tucker Porcelain Factory of Philadelphia at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.Tin-glazed earthenware posset pot for milk curdled with wine at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.Salt-glazed stoneware with cobalt & manganese decorations from Westerwald, Rhineland at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.
Chinese export porcelain flagon (c1800) with Masonic symbols at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.Porcelain pitcher (1826-1838) by Tucker Porcelain Factory of Philadelphia at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.Tin-glazed earthenware posset pot (c1690) for milk curdled with wine at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.Salt-glazed stoneware with cobalt & manganese decorations (1702-14) from Westerwald, Rhineland at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.
Agateware teapot from Staffordshire, England at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.Creamware pitcher with Maid of the Lamb at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.Creamware pitcher of Peace, Plenty & Independence at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.Creamware pitcher of Harvest Home at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.
Agateware teapot (1745-50) from Staffordshire, England at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.Creamware pitcher with Maid of the Lamb at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.Creamware pitcher of Peace, Plenty & Independence at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.Creamware pitcher of Harvest Home at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.
Lusterware pitcher of Noran Creina Steam-Yacth at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.Pressed glass footed bowl by Boston & Sandwich Glass Co., Sandwich, MA at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.Aqua blown glass footed bowl possibly New Jersey at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.Glass & pewter caster set by Boston & Sandwich Glass Co., Sandwich, MA at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.
Lusterware pitcher of Noran Creina Steam-Yacth (stet) at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.Pressed glass footed bowl (c1850) by Boston & Sandwich Glass Co., Sandwich, MA at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.Aqua blown glass footed bowl (1830-60) possibly New Jersey at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.Glass & pewter caster set (1825-30) by Boston & Sandwich Glass Co., Sandwich, MA at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.
Blown glass pitcher possibly New Jersey at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.Blown blue glass cream pot possibly Pennsylvania or Maryland at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.Pressed glass whale oil lamp in Lyre pattern by Boston & Sandwich Glass Co., Sandwich, MA at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.Silver teapot by William Vincent of London, England at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.
Blown glass pitcher (1800-50) possibly New Jersey at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.Blown blue glass cream pot (1770-80) possibly Pennsylvania or Maryland at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.Pressed glass whale oil lamp in Lyre pattern (1850-75) by Boston & Sandwich Glass Co., Sandwich, MA at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.Silver teapot (1784-5) by William Vincent of London, England at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.
Silver tankard by Erik Mansson Schmidt of Stockholm, Sweden at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.Silver teapot by Paul Revere of Boston, MA at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.Silver Fish Server & Ladle both from London, England at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.Silver porringer & spoon by John Edwards of Boston at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.
Silver tankard (c1685) by Erik Mansson Schmidt of Stockholm, Sweden at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.Silver teapot (1790-1800) by Paul Revere of Boston, MA at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.Silver Fish Server (1803) & Ladle (1752) both from London, England at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.Silver porringer (1690-1700) & spoon (c1730) by John Edwards of Boston at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.
Silver teapot by William Moulton of Newburyport, MA at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.Silver covered butter dish by Samuel Kirk & Son, Baltimore, MD at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.Art Nouveau silver pitcher by unknown at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.Silver cruet stand by Alexander Johnson of London, England at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.
Silver teapot (c1810) by William Moulton of Newburyport, MA at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.Silver covered butter dish (1880-90) by Samuel Kirk & Son, Baltimore, MD at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.Art Nouveau silver pitcher (c1900) by unknown at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.Silver cruet stand (1763-4) by Alexander Johnson of London, England at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.
Porcelain butter tub by Lowestoft Porcelain Factory of England at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.Porcelain coffee cup & saucer from France at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.Blown glass pitcher possibly Pittsburgh, PA at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.Silver pitcher by Davis, Palmer, & Co. of Boston at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.
Porcelain butter tub (1760-8) by Lowestoft Porcelain Factory of England at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.Porcelain coffee cup & saucer (1810-20) from France at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.Blown glass pitcher (1815-40) possibly Pittsburgh, PA at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.Silver pitcher (1838-1845) by Davis, Palmer, & Co. of Boston at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.
Earthenware punch bowl from Lambeth, England & silver punch strainer by John Scofield of London, England at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.Life Mask of George Washington copy probably by Emmanuel Leutze after original by Jean-Antoine Houdon at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.

Earthenware punch bowl (1760-80) from Lambeth, England & silver punch strainer (1778-9) by John Scofield of London, England at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.Life Mask of George Washington copy (1835-45) probably by Emmanuel Leutze after original (1785) by Jean-Antoine Houdon at DAR Memorial Continental Hall Museum. Washington, DC.

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