You can chart the history of Nantucket, through its ups and
downs, by the people who’ve lived on the island, the influence
of Nantucketers in the world or, in many cases, by the objects
created here. For this issue of Nantucket Home, we chose 10 objects
that we think well represent the island at various times in its history.
Each one was greatly valued when it was created and, often, beyond
that time and into the present. From the largely utilitarian nature of
Native American arrowheads and tools to the highly decorative quality
of works by Nantucket fine artists to our delicious native scallops,
our list is neither exhaustive nor definitive. But it’s a good place to
start a conversation about what you might include on a list of objects
that embody the history and spirit of Nantucket.
