
The Story
- Major Edmund Dickinson, a master cabinetmaker in Williamsburg, Virginia, owned a copy of Thomas Chippendale's influential Gentleman & Cabinet-Maker's Director.
- In 1778, Dickinson died fighting in the American Revolution.
- Valued in his probate inventory at £6 (the same as his new rifle gun), his lavish volume of furniture designs is one of about a dozen Director volumes documented in 18th-century America.
- Chinese frets and railings were a major rococo design element among Chippendale's patterns.
- Appearing on furniture and architecture built in Williamsburg in the late 18th century, such frets inspired this collection.
- Made of Portuguese ceramic with matte white and matte black finishes.
- Dust with dry cloth
- Product is Watertight
- Product is not Food Safe
- Large Only - Lid 7.75"L x 3.5"W x 10.75"H (2.1 lbs)
- Small Only - Lid 8.25"L x 4"W x 11.75"H (2.1 lbs)

Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Description
- Major Edmund Dickinson, a master cabinetmaker in Williamsburg, Virginia, owned a copy of Thomas Chippendale's influential Gentleman & Cabinet-Maker's Director.
- In 1778, Dickinson died fighting in the American Revolution.
- Valued in his probate inventory at £6 (the same as his new rifle gun), his lavish volume of furniture designs is one of about a dozen Director volumes documented in 18th-century America.
- Chinese frets and railings were a major rococo design element among Chippendale's patterns.
- Appearing on furniture and architecture built in Williamsburg in the late 18th century, such frets inspired this collection.
- Made of Portuguese ceramic with matte white and matte black finishes.
- Dust with dry cloth
- Product is Watertight
- Product is not Food Safe
- Large Only - Lid 7.75"L x 3.5"W x 10.75"H (2.1 lbs)
- Small Only - Lid 8.25"L x 4"W x 11.75"H (2.1 lbs)
























