What is a Martha Washington chair?

From the 18th century, a Martha Washington chair features a high back, no arms and an upholstered seat and back. The chair’s frame was usually crafted from mahogany. Shop a collection of antique Martha Washington chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Why is it called a Martha Washington sewing cabinet?

Martha Washington sewing cabinets were named after Martha Washington, George Washington’s wife. They were created long after she had already passed away, but were named such because she was said to have had a cabinet that she sat and sewed at. Take a look at a variety of Martha Washington sewing cabinets from top sellers on 1stDibs.

Martha Washington Plate

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Vintage "Home of Washington, Mount Vernon" Decorative Plate, Rowland & Marsellus

$450

Vintage "Home of Washington, Mount Vernon" Decorative Plate, Rowland & Marsellus

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

At top left are two inset oval portraits of George and Martha Washington. The plate’s border is decorated with flowers and fruits.

Early 20th Century English Victorian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Earthenware

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Vintage "Washington and His Family" Bicentennial Decorative Plate by Crown Ducal

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H 8.25 in W 8.25 in D 0.75 in

Vintage "Washington and His Family" Bicentennial Decorative Plate by Crown Ducal

By Crown Ducal England

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

The plate’s center design depicts a domestic family portrait of George Washington, Martha Washington, and their grandchildren.

Vintage 1930s English American Classical Dinner Plates

Materials

Earthenware

14 Plates from Martha Washington "States" China

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H 1.25 in Dm 10.63 in

14 Plates from Martha Washington "States" China

Located in East Hampton, NY

14 Reproduction Plates from the 1796 Canton service presented to MW by Andreas Everardus van Braam Houckgeest for the Dutch East India company.

Early 20th Century Unknown Dinner Plates

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Questions About Martha Washington Plate

What is a Martha Washington chair?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
From the 18th century, a Martha Washington chair features a high back, no arms and an upholstered seat and back. The chair’s frame was usually crafted from mahogany. Shop a collection of antique Martha Washington chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
Why is it called a Martha Washington sewing cabinet?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Martha Washington sewing cabinets were named after Martha Washington, George Washington’s wife. They were created long after she had already passed away, but were named such because she was said to have had a cabinet that she sat and sewed at. Take a look at a variety of Martha Washington sewing cabinets from top sellers on 1stDibs.