• Side Chairs, Tudor Place Collection
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    Tudor Place
    chair
    These side chairs are part of the collection at Tudor Place and purportedly belonged to George Washington while he lived in Philadelphia. Tudor Place was the Washington, D.C., home of Thomas and Martha Custis Peter. Martha Custis Peter was First Lady Martha Washington's granddaughter.
  • Chinese Export Coffee Cup, Tudor Place Collection
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    Tudor Place
    china
    This Chinese export coffee cup is believed to be the only remaining piece to a china service belonging to Martha Peter used at Tudor Place. Tudor Place was the Washington, D.C., home of Thomas and Martha Custis Peter. Martha Custis Peter was First Lady Martha Washington's granddaughter.
  • Invitation from the Washington's, Tudor Place Collection
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    Tudor Place
    invitation
    This rare invitation to dine with President George Washington and First Lady Martha Washington is part of the collection at Tudor Place. Tudor Place was the Washington, D.C., home of Thomas and Martha Custis Peter. Martha Custis Peter was First Lady Martha Washington's granddaughter.
  • Girandole Mirror, Tudor Place Collection
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    Tudor Place
    mirror
    This mirror was part of a set of mirrors and wall brackets that Thomas and Martha Peter purchased for $17.50 at an estate sale in 1802. It is part of the collection at Tudor Place. Tudor Place was the Washington, D.C., home of Thomas and Martha Custis Peter. Martha Custis Peter was First Lady Martha Washington's granddaughter.
  • Washington Tabouret Stool, Tudor Place Collection
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    Tudor Place
    stool
    This tabouret stool is believed to be the sole survivor of a pair that President George Washington commissioned in Philadelphia in 1793 to complete a suite of Parisian furniture he purchased in New York from French minister Elénor-François-Elie, Comte de Moustier. It is part of the collection at Tudor Place. Tudor Place was the Washington, D.C., home of Thomas and Martha Custis Peter. Martha Custis Peter was First Lady Martha Washington's granddaughter.
  • Wine Decanter, Tudor Place Collection
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    Tudor Place
    glassware
    George and Martha Washington owned this cut glass decanter. It is part of the collection at Tudor Place. Tudor Place was the Washington, D.C., home of Thomas and Martha Custis Peter. Martha Custis Peter was First Lady Martha Washington's granddaughter.
  • Dinner and Tea Service, Tudor Place Collection
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    Tudor Place
    china
    These Chinese export porcelain pieces were part of a larger dinner and tea service that Martha Peter likely used to host formal dinners. The pieces include a punch bowl, serving dishes, teacups, and saucers. They are part of the collection at Tudor Place. Tudor Place was the Washington, D.C., home of Thomas and Martha Custis Peter. Martha Custis Peter was First Lady Martha Washington's granddaughter.
  • Hot Water Urn and Tea Urn, Tudor Place Collection
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    Tudor Place
    urn
    Thomas and Martha Peter purchased these hot water urns to match a silver tea service given to them by George and Martha Washington for their 1795 wedding. They saw regular use at Tudor Place. Tudor Place was the Peters' Washington, D.C., home. Martha Custis Peter was First Lady Martha Washington's granddaughter.
  • Washington Cruet Set, Tudor Place Collection
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    Tudor Place
    silver
    George and Martha Washington owned this silver-plated cruet set and it was used to serve and display various condiments. It is part of the collection at Tudor Place. Tudor Place was the Washington, D.C., home of Thomas and Martha Custis Peter. Martha Custis Peter was First Lady Martha Washington's granddaughter.
  • Martha Washington's Banyan, Tudor Place Collection
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    Tudor Place
    fashion
    dress
    Martha Washington owned this banyan, an outer gown to protect from soiling fine clothes, and gave it as a gift to Martha Peter. It is part of the collection at Tudor Place. Tudor Place was the Washington, D.C., home of Thomas and Martha Custis Peter. Martha Custis Peter was First Lady Martha Washington's granddaughter.
  • Peter Family Jewelry, Tudor Place Collection
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    jewelry
    fashion
    Tudor Place
    clothing & accesories
    These are examples of jewelry owned by the Peter family at their home, Tudor Place. They include pocket watches and mourning jewelry. Tudor Place was the Washington, D.C., home of Thomas and Martha Custis Peter. Martha Custis Peter was First Lady Martha Washington's granddaughter.
  • Martha Washington's Redingote, Tudor Place Collection
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    Tudor Place
    fashion
    jacket
    This riding jacket was originally owned by Martha Washington. Martha Peter acquired it either as a gift or as part of a larger purchase at an 1802 estate sale. It is part of the collection at Tudor Place. Tudor Place was the Washington, D.C., home of Thomas and Martha Custis Peter. Martha Custis Peter was First Lady Martha Washington's granddaughter.
  • Wine Glass and Rummer, Tudor Place Collection
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    Tudor Place
    glassware
    This wine glass and rummer belonged to a much larger glassware set owned by George and Martha Washington. They are part of the collection at Tudor Place. Tudor Place was the Washington, D.C., home of Thomas and Martha Custis Peter. Martha Custis Peter was First Lady Martha Washington's granddaughter.
  • Tudor Place, Albumen Print
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    Tudor Place
    This albumen print is the earliest known photographic image of Tudor Place, and it is part of the home's collection. Tudor Place was the Washington, D.C., home of Thomas and Martha Custis Peter. Martha Custis Peter was First Lady Martha Washington's granddaughter.
  • Martha Peter's Slippers, Tudor Place Collection
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    Tudor Place
    fashion
    shoes
    These are a pair of Martha Custis Peter's slippers. The small heel and pointed toe came into fashion after the French Revolution. She would have worn them while at her home, Tudor Place. Tudor Place was the Washington, D.C., home of Thomas and Martha Custis Peter. Martha Custis Peter was First Lady Martha Washington's granddaughter.
  • Card Table, Tudor Place Collection
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    Tudor Place
    This mahogany card table is in the Federal style and was likely constructed in Baltimore. It was used as a piece of furniture in one of the parlors at Tudor Place. Tudor Place was the Washington, D.C., home of Thomas and Martha Custis Peter. Martha Custis Peter was First Lady Martha Washington's granddaughter.
  • Martha Custis Peter and Martha (Markie) Custis Kennon, Tudor Place Collection
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    Tudor Place
    portrait
    This daguerreotype is the only known photograph of First Lady Martha Washington's granddaughter, Martha Peter, who poses with her own granddaughter, Markie. It is part of the collection at Tudor Place. Tudor Place was the Washington, D.C., home of Thomas and Martha Custis Peter.
  • Martha Peter's Evening Dress, Tudor Place Collection
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    Tudor Place
    fashion
    dress
    This evening gown is a rare surviving garment from the early republic. It was owned by Martha Peter and is part of the collection at Tudor Place. Tudor Place was the Washington, D.C., home of Thomas and Martha Custis Peter. Martha Custis Peter was First Lady Martha Washington's granddaughter.