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| Fine Entertaining Shirley’s reputation for fine entertaining has carried on for generations. A visitor to Hill and Mary Carter’s table in 1833 wrote of the lavish dinner service with layers of tablecloths and accompanying delicacies, sparkling wines, Madeira and port. |
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| …When dinner is ready, Mr. Carter politely takes a lady by the hand and leads the way into the dining room, and is followed by the rest, each lady lead by a gentleman… After you have dined there circulates a bottle of sparkling champagne… He fills his glass and pushes them on… Henry Bernard at Shirley, 1833 Such hospitality is still in evidence today at Shirley with the beautiful silver, china, crystal and elegant furnishings which grace the Great House today. The gift shop carries an extensive line of Canton china similar to that seen in the house today. Canton Collection Pictured is an original Carter family Canton plate displayed next to a modern large Canton platter priced at $44.00 Please call the store for a current listing of Canton and prices. Call 1-800-232-1613 to order by phone. |
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