More from the NCMH ~ Thomas Day Exhibit

Most of the furniture in this exhibit is not the style I prefer, and yet I can appreciate the quality and workmanship, especially since most of the pieces were made in the 1830's and 40's.

One of the quotes painted on the wall is as follows:   "I hope you will Ever regard your character more than your life - and it is well for young ladies to be verry cautious particularly when well spoken of be Ever on your Guard in all respects. A Good character is of Great Vallue consequently it requires much attention to retain it. The HIgher the character the greater the responsibility. The more is Expected of that character or person and consequently the more you have to learn & know to meet the Expectations & wishes of your friends. " Thomas Day to his daughter, Mary Ann, 11-27-1851

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Of all the pieces, I like this one the best.

More of the Thomas Day Exhibit

I hope you can enlarge this and read the caption. The needlework on this jacket was exquisite!

I don't know much about transfer ware, but this must be one of the best examples around.

More woodworking tools...They had a really neat woodworking shop set up as it would have been in the 1800's.



Click to enlarge......Some of Thomas Day's philosophy...he appears to have been a very intelligent man!



Thomas Day Furniture Exhibit at the NCMH

A beautiful example of the craftsmanship practiced by Thomas Day, a NC furniture maker, who built furniture in the 1840's and 50's.

An example of a wedding gown from that era and a child's potty chair.

Woodworking tools of his era (above and below) I will be posting four photos from the exhibit for the next few days. 
(Today is my younger daughter's birthday. She claims not to read my blog, but she might like it if you tell her happy birthday!)