We're back from our Williamsburg-Monticello-Montepelier trip, and I've got swag to share with you. I mean...how can anyone historically-inclined go to these places *without* loading up on some of the awesome, exclusive things they have to buy there? My one-true-love of all is this:
This is the Chowning Tavern teapot made just for Colonial Williamsburg. There were others to choose from - one with a squirrel, one with The Kings Arms, erm, arms - but after seeing similar be-peacock-ed china in the DeWitt Museum, I decided on this one.
With a Williamsburg teapot, it was only natural to snag some Williamsburg tea, too. There were many flavors, but my heart belongs to Earl Grey, and I can tell you, it's excellent:
Also, some fabric (but of course!). I know everybody buys this fabric when they go to CW, but I can see why. It's delightful, and a direct reproduction from a gown held in Williamsburg's collection. I got about two yards, to make into a jacket:
These wall plaques were just for fun. I wish they'd had the British flag that was in use in 1776, but the modern one here does just fine. My household is a pairing (and maybe soon a marriage) of America and Great Britain, and I thought we could hang these together, although Chris and I are not in agreement about which flag should be displayed on top. I guess they shall go side-by-side then, hehe:
Souvenirs were to be had at Monticello and Montpelier as well. These are them, a couple Christmas ornaments, several pineapple items (yay Regency pineapples!), and a ceramic plate with a fox on it, which has nothing at all to do with Montpelier, where I bought it, but I loved it too much:
I can't seem to find where (or if) you can buy any of the Colonial Williamsburg stuff online. If you know the link, please post in the comments!
This is the Chowning Tavern teapot made just for Colonial Williamsburg. There were others to choose from - one with a squirrel, one with The Kings Arms, erm, arms - but after seeing similar be-peacock-ed china in the DeWitt Museum, I decided on this one.
With a Williamsburg teapot, it was only natural to snag some Williamsburg tea, too. There were many flavors, but my heart belongs to Earl Grey, and I can tell you, it's excellent:
Also, some fabric (but of course!). I know everybody buys this fabric when they go to CW, but I can see why. It's delightful, and a direct reproduction from a gown held in Williamsburg's collection. I got about two yards, to make into a jacket:
These wall plaques were just for fun. I wish they'd had the British flag that was in use in 1776, but the modern one here does just fine. My household is a pairing (and maybe soon a marriage) of America and Great Britain, and I thought we could hang these together, although Chris and I are not in agreement about which flag should be displayed on top. I guess they shall go side-by-side then, hehe:
Souvenirs were to be had at Monticello and Montpelier as well. These are them, a couple Christmas ornaments, several pineapple items (yay Regency pineapples!), and a ceramic plate with a fox on it, which has nothing at all to do with Montpelier, where I bought it, but I loved it too much:
I can't seem to find where (or if) you can buy any of the Colonial Williamsburg stuff online. If you know the link, please post in the comments!
