The Collection

Our evolving collection contains our outstanding collection of household furnishings, fine and decorative arts. Many pieces of original family furniture made by prominent Delaware cabinetmakers of the 18th century; the collections include major works of regional paintings, prints, textiles, silver, pewter, and other metals. The Foundation's collection is steeped in Delaware history and rich in the finest examples of mid-Atlantic craftsmanship.
Card Table from the Federal Period
Multipurpose Card Table
Tea Table with 3 legs and tilt top
Tilt-top Tea Table
Day Bed / Couch
Daybed
full front view of clock
Duncan Beard Tall Clock
Sideboard - front view - six legs
Six-legged Federal Period Sideboard
three chest of drawers with two handles and a lock in the middle for each
Miniature Chest of Three Drawers
Simple, utilitarian wash stand had 2 surfaces one below the top equally spaced
Utilitarian Wash Stand
Chest with Four Drawers and 2 front legs
Janvier Chest of Drawers
front 3/4 view with side leafs down - 4 legs
Pembroke Table