Over the last month or so - I have picked through a very exciting estate sale in Exeter, New Hampshire, where the contents of the Dow family farmstead were sold that dates back to the 1800s. This estate sale is also the subject of an article that I wrote that is published in this week's June 17th issue of Antiques & Arts Weekly.
It's really an incredible story, where some of the objects that were found in this multigenerational farmhouse and attached barn have remained with the family since the 1800s. In fact, the family has ties to Benjamin Harrison's (1833-1901) 1888 Presidential campaign, and possibly even when Harrison visited Exeter in the summer of 1889. Some of the rediscovered objects found in the house even have direct ties to Harrison.
Among the pottery found in the house is a nineteenth century red earthenware handled pot that was discovered in the cellar - it was probably made in Exeter by either the Dodge or Lamson families.
Link - see pages 28-29 for the full story: http://digital.olivesoftware.com/olive/odn/aaw/default.aspx#
Here is also a PDF of the story: https://www.scribd.com/document/577802310/0617-D-028-ANA-Exeter-NH-Estate
New Published Story: Dow Family Pair of Benjamin Harrison Parade Lanterns
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Please Stay Tuned...Much More to Come...
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