Museum Store
On your visit to the Sanderson, you will find many items for purchase. You may also complete one of the order forms and mail it to Sanderson Museum, P.O. Box 153, Chadds Ford, PA 19317. Sorry, at this time we are unable to process orders via the Internet.
Map of Historical Chester County
Map of Historical Chester County compiled by Chris Sanderson and illustrated by Andrew Wyeth.
$95 unframed / includes certificate of authentication
Compiled by Christian C. Sanderson; Illustrated by Andrew Wyeth
This map is one of the original 1937 edition of 5,750 printed by Beck Engraving Company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded in 1897 and inventor of the four-color lithographic process. The original pencil drawing hangs in the Christian C. Sanderson Museum.
Books
Lafayette's Gold- The Lost Brandywine Treasure - by Gene Pisasale ($20.00)
Set in the beautiful Brandywine Valley outside Philadelphia, "Lafayette's Gold" is a mystery thriller about the Battle of the Brandywine which occurred on September 11, 1777. The story highlights George Washington, the Marquis de Lafayette (a 'Founding Son' of the American Revolution), weaving in a modern day mystery involving shady antiquities dealers and hidden treasure. The book should appeal to history buffs, mystery lovers and all those who want to learn more about our heritage.
Washington's Headquarters Story - by Thomas R. Thompson ($3.00)
The story of the creation of the Brandywine Battlefield Park and the role Chris and his mother played to promote interest in the Battle of Brandywine.
Chris A Biography of Christian C. Sanderson - by Thomas R. Thompson ($10.00)
This biography provides a detailed account of the lives of Chris and his mother. Four hundred eight pages of text and photographs and as one reader wrote after the original publication in 1973 "when I finished page 408, it seemed much like losing a life-long friend."
The Land of Truth & Phantasy - by Richard McLellan ($25.00)
A biographic novel of the Kuerner family in Chadds Ford, PA. The Kuerner (Ring) Farm is where Andrew Wyeth, the renowned American artist, painted nearly one thousand works. Wyeth painted Christina's World (Museum of Modern Art, NY City), Ground Hog Day (Philadelphia Museum of Art) and far more. This work contains sixteen color illustrations including several paintings by Karl J. Kuerner and Andrew Wyeth.
Best Places You've Never Seen - by Therese Boyd ($30.00)
Writer Boyd has visited small museums throughout Pennsylvania and found 42 she says are worth detouring for; she details these little gems in this handy guide organized by region.
September 11, 1777: Washington's Defeat at Brandywine Dooms Philadelphia – by Bruce Mowday ($23.00)
United States history almost changed on September 11, 1777, as George Washington almost dies. Washington’s army also almost ceased to exist. This is the first book on the historic American Revolution battle that was the main battle of the Philadelphia Campaign. This was Lafayette’s first battle and the Continental Congress fled Philadelphia after the battle.
Along the Brandywine River – by Bruce Mowday ($22.00)
Postcards from Longwood Gardens, the Brandywine River Museum and the Battle of Brandywine are all contained in this pictorial history book. Mills galore, including ones of the du Pont empire, were all constructed along the Brandywine. Along the Brandywine River tells the story of the historic Brandywine River from its origins in Chester County to Wilmington, Delaware through more than 200 vintage post cards.
Decorative Plates
Saturday Evening Post Plate ($15.00)
Chris posed as the hunter in this scene at Lafayette's headquarters in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. The original painting is at the Toledo Art Museum in Toledo, Ohio. Plate is Ridgewood fine china.
DVDs/CDs
Canonballs, Anecdotes & Artifacts - The wonderful life of Christian Sanderson ($25.00)
Featuring Andrew Wyeth, Karl J. Kuerner, and Ann Wyeth McCoy; Archaeo pictures presents a Karen Kuder Film that provides a peek into Sanderson's collection. The possessions such a man leaves behind upon his death could fill a museum.
Bard of the Brandywine ($5.00)
Sally Jane Denk; includes 10 songs recorded & produced by Serpentine Records