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👗 A bodice once belonging to Martha Washington from the Tudor Place collection recently traveled to George Washington's Mount Vernon for research, and the discoveries were fascinating!
✨ Not only had the bodice been altered to fit Martha’s changing figure over time, but the updates also reflected the evolving fashion trends of her era.
Thank you to our colleagues for shedding light on this fascinating garment!
Kathrin Breitt-Brown, Historical Costumer George Washington's Mount Vernon
Mark Hutter, Master Tailor Colonial Williamsburg
Brooke Welborn, Mantuamaker Adventures in Mantuamaking
Amanda Isaac, Curator George Washington's Mount Vernon
#history #MarthaWashington #MountVernon #fashionhistory #TudorPlace #DCmuseums #historichouses #ColonialWilliamsburg #dressmaking #museum #historicalfashion
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🌟 Conservation Success! 🌟This stunning print by Helen Hyde just underwent conservation thanks to the generosity of donors. Originally glued to a mat, the incredibly thin paper had begun to ripple at the corners after decades on display. A skilled conservator carefully separated the print from its mat, preserving its beauty and ensuring it can now be stored safely.
Helen Hyde (1868-1919) was an American artist renowned for her woodblock prints. Raised in San Francisco and trained in Berlin and Paris, Hyde found her true calling during a trip to Japan in 1899. Influenced by the Japonisme movement, which saw French impressionists drawing from Japanese art, Hyde immersed herself in the world of ukiyo-e, or “pictures of the floating world.”
Living in Japan for several years, she studied traditional techniques from master Tomonobu Kano. Hyde’s work beautifully captures everyday life in Japan, depicting women, children and serene landscapes.
#ArtConservation #WoodblockPrint #Ukiyoe #Japonisme #ArtHistory #Preservation #dcmuseums #conservation #japan
Hannah Pope, her mother and her grandmother were enslaved at Tudor Place. After gaining her freedom, Hannah became the matriarch of one of Georgetown’s most prominent Black families. Her granddaughter describes Hannah's personality and physical characteristics in a recording from 1993, reminding us how recent the history of slavery is.
Discover more about Hannah Pope’s life in "Ancestral Spaces: People of African Descent at Tudor Place." Register now here: https://buff.ly/3wUYSUl
#thingstododc #dcmuseums #visitwashingtondc
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The 12th annual @WashingtonInformer African American Heritage Tour took place at Tudor Place as part of the Washington Informer Charities' initiative to highlight Black heritage in the region. Guests explored the installation “Ancestral Spaces: People of African Descent at Tudor Place,” gaining insights into the lives of the enslaved and free individuals who shaped the history of the site. Read more about the visit in The Washington Informer here: https://buff.ly/3SFnEmA
#dcmuseums #dchistory #washingtoninformer
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Ever wondered why we call this time of year the "Dog Days" of summer? It's all about astrology! For the Greeks and Romans, the "Dog Days" happened when Sirius, the brightest star in the Canis Major constellation, appeared to rise with the sun. The phrase has stuck for centuries. Check out these neat dog-shaped perfume bottles from the Tudor Place collection to celebrate the end of the summer heat.
#dogdays #astrology #constellations #dcmuseums
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Discover the life of John Luckett, a significant figure in Tudor Place's history. He found paid work at Tudor Place after liberating himself from enslavement on a Virginia plantation. His account of his self-emancipation was written down decades later by a Peter family member and is retold to us today by Mr. Luckett's descendant, Karl Haynes.
Explore more about Mr. Luckett's life in "Ancestral Spaces: People of African Descent at Tudor Place." Register now at the link in the bio.
#thingstododc #dcmuseums #visitwashingtondc
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Every year we move the collection’s 1919 Pierce-Arrow Roadster to put air in the tires. Weighing about 4,000 pounds, it takes a whole team to move and operate it. Visit the Pierce-Arrow Tues-Sun. Learn more about this vintage car here: https://buff.ly/3S43r9H
#collectorcarappreciationday #vintagecar #historiccar
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Who's got the lights on? Fireflies aren't flies—they’re beetles. Affectionately coined “firefly” and “lightning bug”⚡ + 🐛 because of the flashes of light they naturally produce. This phenomenon is called bioluminescence. #firefly #serenity #naturephotography #naturelover
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Thank you to generous donors of the Spring Garden Party.
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Use Tudor Place’s tea blends to cool off this summer by making iced tea. Pick up a tin Tues-Sun or online here: https://buff.ly/44TmYyI
#internationalteaday #teatime #museumshop
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Hear Tudor Place descendant, Jerolyn Cole introduce the story of her great great great grandfather John Luckett and recount the first time she visited Tudor Place.
Get tickets to "Ancestral Spaces: People of African Descent at Tudor Place" here: https://buff.ly/3axYLSw
This #RecordStoreDay, we're flipping through the Tudor Place collection, which contains about 200 vinyl records, most of which belonged to Armistead Peter 3rd.
Discover the life of John Luckett through the words of his great great great grandson, Karl Haynes. Learn more about John through the special installation and guided tour “Ancestral Spaces: People of African Descent at Tudor Place.” Get tickets here: https://buff.ly/3wUYSUl
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This fun flapper dress sure is the bee’s knees. Designed in France, this dress is an example of the flapper or Garçonne (Boy) look, named for the figure-skimming silhouette that didn’t accentuate curves, characterized by a drop waist, long flowing hemline, and glistening beads and sequins designed with high-energy dancing in mind. Interestingly, many beaded motifs of this period were designed to evoke ancient Egyptian styles, sparked by the discovery of King Tut’s tomb in 1922, an example of the orientalist Egyptomania fad. See this dress and other fashionable pieces of the era tonight, March 7, at Tudor Nights: Born to Rum: A Look at Cocktail Culture.
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French, 1925-26
Chiffon, silk, metal sequins, beads
Gift from Massie Family
93.8027.01
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This 18th century cabinet contains a secret. What looks like a bookshelf is actually a door hiding historic liquor and glassware. Join us on March 7 to learn about the history of cocktail culture through Tudor Place’s collection of historic liquor, drinking glasses, flasks, barware and cocktail recipes from the archive. Register now here: https://buff.ly/3uKfqkr
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We recently installed a portrait of Hannah Pope, the last woman in three generations of her family to be enslaved at Tudor Place, in the house’s West Wing to share her family’s story with visitors. Visit Tudor Place to learn about her life on a guided tour of “Ancestral Spaces: People of African Descent at Tudor Place.” Walk-ins welcome or preregister here: https://buff.ly/3GjELCT
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Ann Chinn, descendant of Hannah Pope and member of the Ancestral Spaces Advisory Committee, introduces Tudor Place’s new special installation and guided tour presenting the multi-faceted individuals and families of African descent who lived and worked here.
Get tickets here: https://buff.ly/3axYLSw
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Enjoy this wintery moment of zen from the Bowling Green.
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🍐Saying goodbye to our favorite historic ornament, “Pear Man,” as our team deinstalls the December exhibition and returns objects on view to storage.
Tudor Place is currently closed for annual maintenance and cleaning and will reopen on February 6. Get tickets here: https://buff.ly/3wUYSUl
