small picture of the Bidwell House

Collections

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18th century chair with needlepoint cushion

18th century furniture

Early 19th century furniture

19th century chest, mirror and chair
       

Quilts   

Feathered star quilt on bed in children's room Needlepoint wallet Needlework
       

Silver

Baskets

Cheese basket
       

Redware

Delft china plate

China

       

Pewter

Food Molds

       

20th century couture hats

Couture hats by Jack Hargis

Treen  

     

Lighting devices: 16th - 19th c candleholders, pewter whale oil lamps, sconces, standing lamps.

   

Rugs: oriental, hooked, needlepoint

Detail of 18th c oriental rug

Artwork: 18th c portraits, mezzotints

       
Reverend Adonijah Bidwell's
1784 death inventory
   

Owing to space limitations, not all of the collection is on view at all times. Visitors having a particular interest are invited to contact us to make special arrangements.