National Society of The Colonial Dames of America (Dumbarton House)

The Dumbarton House, the national headquarters for The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America, will upgrade its collection storage by purchasing compact shelving for a newly dedicated space. This project will ensure the appropriate care, organized access and improved security for the collection. It will also benefit Dumbarton Oaks by reducing floor loads in the museum by relocating collections items from throughout the historic structure to a properly outfitted storage area. The Dumbarton House teaches about Federal period decorative arts, architecture, and life in Washington during the formative years of the early Republic. The collection includes 1,600 artifacts and 1,250 archival materials including food service and processing items, furniture, clothing and textiles, and accessories and art.