This
exhibit "The Riddick Family" will run through April 15,
2008. At that time a new selection of Riddick items will be exhibited.
There many more pieces from the Riddick family that have never been
seen before.
This
plantation desk was used in Nathaniel Riddick's law office. He constructed
the office on the Riddick property in 1851. The desk was saved by
Austin Taylor Darden,Sr. in 1949.
These are three dress that were worn by Anna Mary Riddick. Left:
Brown plaid day dress circa 1890. Center: Tea gown made from blue
India silk circa 1870. Right: Gold damask silk dress with removable
sleeves circa 1845. Courtesy of: Suffolk-Nansemond Historical Historical.
This
is a winter snow scene that was painted by Anna Mary Riddick around
1890. The location of the landscape is unknown. Courtesy of: Mr. and
Mrs. Nathaniel Riddick Withers.