Martha's Pearl Dove Ornament exclusives revealing that the nation’s formative

revealing that the nation’s formative moments were not the sole domain of white men

a Black Family Keepsake by Tiya Niles

Designed by Barbara Gilhooly

George Washington's choice of an opaque "Bristol Blue" glass was as utilitarian as it was elegant

this dish has one of Washington's quotes

Martha's Pearl Dove Ornament exclusives revealing that the nation’s formativeOur festive ornament replicates the look of Marthas beloved dove brooch. Martha Washington understood her role as a national figure and the meaning conveyed by her personal appearance. She owned a seed pearl pin that was likely one of the "pearl pins and earrings for Mrs. Washington" purchased from New York jeweler Mr. M. Roberts on December 5, 1789. Seed pearls achieved great popularity in federal America. Mrs. Washington's choice of the dove shaped