Coloring Our Collections

Ever Wanted to Doodle on something in a Museum?

Now’s your chance!

Download, print, and color the images below:

Illustration of a blue and white checked apron

In the 1700s women wore pockets underneath their skirts, and often decorated them. How would you decorate yours and what would you put inside?

illustration of a chest with drawing and writing on it

Hadley chests were often covered in carved patterns, which frequently included the owner’s name. What would you put on a Hadley Chest? For more information on Hadley chests, look here. For more on the chest’s carvings, try one of the coloring activities that feature it.

colorful design

Hadley chests often had elaborate patterns on them. Try coloring in one of them!

detail image of wooden carving

Try coloring another one of our Hadley Chest’s designs!

black and white drawing of a broccoli crwon and A on top

Butter stamps are made out wood, and they could really use a splash of color! Decorate this stamp and then try to design your own.