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Cockscomb: Celosia species Celosia species was commonly grown in 18th century flower gardens. Celosia is an annual and prefers full to partial sun....

Lobelia cardinalis is native to central, eastern, and southern North America. Typically found in partially shaded areas along streams, in swamps, a...

"No estate in United America is more pleasantly situated than this," is how George Washington described his Mount Vernon home in 1793. Washington s...

These porcelain tableware items and accessories were designed especially for the diplomatic reception rooms of the Department of State and the Whit...

The items were designed by Mottahedeh expressly for diplomatic reception rooms of the Department of State and the White House. They may also be fou...

Mottahedeh initially created several pieces for the U.S. Diplomatic Corps as licensed products. These classic designs, rich in history and patrioti...

These porcelain accessories were designed especially for the diplomatic reception rooms of the Department of State and the White House. They may al...

In days gone by, samplers were stitched by young girls to practice and to display their embroidery skills. Many of these sampler patterns and desig...

This three-dimensional, 24-karat gold-finished solid brass ornament replicates the unique features of Washington's beloved home in miniature. Brigh...

Fifes have a long tradition as a military signal instrument and were used to signal commands and to call out the daily routines of camp life. Fifer...

The tin whistle, or penny whistle, is a small, high-pitched whistle flute that has 6 finger holes. Similar to a recorder, it was a popular and inex...

This shell is adapted from a repeat pattern Martha Washington used for needlework cushions now in the Mount Vernon collection.  Mrs. Washington com...

Images of George Washington abound but the most faithful likeness remains a terra cotta bust created by Jean Antoine Houdon. The French sculptor vi...

Images of George Washington abound but the most faithful likeness remains a terra cotta bust created by Jean Antoine Houdon. The French sculptor vi...

From the red, snow-covered roof to the horse-drawn carriage out front, this ornament captures the essence of Mount Vernon. At 5 1/2" it is sure to ...

This full 360 degree panorama of Mount Vernon's Grist Mill is taken from a vantage point near the tailrace on Dogue Creek. When Washington construc...

This full 360 degree panorama is taken from a vantage point within the Upper Garden at Mount Vernon. In contrast to the Lower Garden which provided...

This full 360 degree panorama is taken from a vantage point within the Circle Courtyard at the west entrance to Mount Vernon. Early in his ownershi...

The vantage point of this full 360° panorama is taken from The Bowling Green at Mount Vernon. It shows Washington clearly defining man's place in a...

This full 360° panorama photograph shows the East Front of Mount Vernon and one of America's most memorable landscapes. Originally in George Washin...

My Little Golden Book About George Washington. By Lori H. Houran. Illustrated by Viviana Garofoli. ISBN 978-1-101-93969-7. Copyright 2016. Hardcove...

"George Washington's Liberty Key: Mount Vernon's Bastille Key: the Mystery and Magic of Its Body, Mind, and Soul" by William J. Bahr. ISBN: 9781537...

Fish Pepper: Capsicum annuum The common name for this heirloom pepper comes from its traditional use in flavoring fish and seafood dishes in the Ch...

Cayenne Pepper: Capsicum annuum George Washington wrote in his diary on June 13, 1785 that he sowed "one row of the Cayan pepper" in his botanic ga...