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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.

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