Martha Washington Wedding Shoe Ornament Mottahedeh The unusual contrasting mate finished

The unusual contrasting mate finished rim is unglazed but is non-porous

allowing you to embrace a touch of history and elegance with every wear

to Barbados and Mount Vernon

This timeless pattern served as the “everyday” china for George Washington and his family

This 2-pound muslin bag of yellow cornmeal is made from stone-ground yellow corn

Martha Washington Wedding Shoe Ornament Mottahedeh The unusual contrasting mate finishedThis handmade ornament, crafted exclusively for Mount Vernon, is one of the unique pieces made by the British company St. Nicolas. St. Nicolas has worked with a small Christian charities in Thailand and India for 25 years helping disadvantaged rural women work in their own communities by sewing decorations at home. The glittery wedding shoes Martha Custis wore were considered haute couture, equivalent to todays most exclusive, stare at me stilettos.