Shelburne in Chittenden County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)
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Ca. 1835 • Shelburne, Vermont (in situ)
This brick farmhouse is the only historic structure at the Museum original to the site. A rambling building, its complex structure consists of a series of one- and two-room additions to the original farmhouse in the New England "continuous architecture" tradition.
On display are collections including English ceramics, Toby and mammoth jugs, mochaware, Chinese export porcelain, American and European pewter, trivets, blown and pressed glass, glass canes and whimseys, scrimshaw, and food molds. The second-floor galleries exhibit collections of dolls, dollhouses, and automata.
Erected by the Shelburne Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Architecture • Entertainment • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 44° 22.665′ N, 73° 13.758′ W. Marker is in Shelburne, Vermont, in Chittenden County. Marker and building are on the Shelburne Museum grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6000 Shelburne Road (US Hwy 7), Shelburne VT 05482, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Toy Shop (here, next to this marker); Hat and Fragrance Textile Gallery (a few steps from this marker); Stone Cottage (a few steps from this marker); Smokehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Schoolhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); Stagecoach Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); Shaker Shed (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shelburne.
Also see . . .
1. The Shelburne Museum Story. Museum website entry (Submitted on October 20, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Connected Farm. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on December 21, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 157 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 20, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.