This house is typical of what a &quot;middle-class&quot; Cherokee family of the early 1800s would have lived in. Furnishings in Cherokee homes varied greatly depending on the wealth of the family. Many of the furnishings were identical to those that white families used, but look for some unique Cherokee features. Traditional crafts such as basket weaving, pottery making, and finger weaving were still in wide use, so Cherokee homes usually had a variety of handmade items along with other items purchased at local stores.