At Home: The Bathtub
In 1917, the renown newspaperman, H.L. Mencken, published an article titled “A Neglected Anniversary,” in which he described the curious history of bathtubs in America. The “facts” in his piece […]
At Home: The Bed
The concept of the bed — a flat, horizontal spot to rest — basically stayed the same throughout history. To our earliest forebears, “bed” was a pile of leaves on […]
At Home: The Evolution of America’s Dining Room
Our cover story for our March 2023 Real Estate Review print edition explores the history of America’s dining rooms. In America, the dining room is completely dispensable. […]
At Home: Windows, Transition Between Inside, Outside
Over the last several years, many of us retreated to our spaces and existed largely within the four walls of our homes. The sudden change in our daily routines affected our […]
Private Exclusive: Historic Home in Georgetown
This three-bedroom, three-bath home at 1423 36th St. NW has a double-sized, landscaped yard.
Antiques Addict: Buttoned Down With Antique Buttons
A perk of collecting buttons is that they can be found everywhere, from garage sales to flea markets and trade shows. They are relatively inexpensive historic artifacts, combining artistic merit and quotidian use.
Trivets Are Hot Collectibles
Picture a romantic, snowy evening: fireside, burning logs, shining brass firedogs and a hot iron trivet on the hearth. But, you may ask, what, exactly, is the trivet in that […]
Windsor Chairs: The Democratic Seat
Wherever the first Windsor chair came from, in the 18th-century American colonies it became known as the “democratic chair” of the independent American nation. The legend about its beginnings has […]
Samplers: The Artwork of Children
In 18th- and 19th-century America, samplers were used as an educational tool for girls from all social backgrounds, but the function of the finished product would differ. The proud parents […]
Match Safes: Hot Items for Collectors
From around the 1830s through the 1920s, almost everyone carried the newfangled “strike anywhere” matches to light lanterns, stoves and candles. Proceeded by old-fashioned wood splints — which were dipped […]