Read House & Gardens A National Historic Landmark owned and operated by the Delaware Historical Society since 1975 Purchase tickets for Open-Air Tours ⟶ Our Story Fees & Hours School Tours Group Tours Give Back March 15, 2021 The Delaware Historical Society is pleased to announce that the National Historic Landmark George Read II House has completed an innovative and historically sensitive mechanical upgrade to replace failing systems, improve energy efficiency, and ultimately preserve the historic house’s delicate interiors and collections. Join our mailing list for upcoming events and opportunities. We'll email you sparingly and will never share your info. NAME* First Last EMAIL* CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. readhouseandgardens Monday mood.⚡️ : : : Figurine of Thomas Jeffer There are a few tucked away spots to sit and enjoy The Front Hall in all its glory.✨ Check out our We’re in the midst of a mini heat wave here, but Throw open your windows friends, the weekend is on Our peonies are coming to an end but we’ve got n Load More... Follow on Instagram
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Figurine of Thomas Jefferson, Sampson Smith [artist], ca. 1876, Staffordshire, England, porcelain. 1958.004.013
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Figurine of Benjamin Franklin, ca. 1825-1835, Staffordshire, England, porcelain. 1958.004.012.
He holds a tricorn hat under one arm and a scroll in the other hand.
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