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Category Archives: Exhibitions
A “Crazy” Quilt and its Revolutionary (War) History
Winterthur does not always acquire objects in pristine condition, untouched by time. For some objects, the years have not been kind. At some point, they have been purposefully altered, accidentally broken, or their histories forgotten. However, in their new state, … Continue reading
Royal Commemorations: Celebrating Coronations and Jubilees with Objects
Today marks the 64th anniversary of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Although Elizabeth ascended the throne on February 6, 1952, upon the death of her father King George VI, the coronation ceremony was delayed to allow for a period … Continue reading
Chinese Export Porcelain, Swedish Iron, and Beer: A Union of Late 18th-Century Global Connections
An extraordinary pair of Chinese export porcelain mugs recently donated to Winterthur and featured in our Collecting for the Future: Recent Additions to the Winterthur Collection exhibition opening May 6, has a fascinating private as well as global history. Likely … Continue reading
Posted in antiques, Asian goods, Ceramics, China, chinese export porcelain, Decorative Arts, Eastern objects, exhibition, Exhibitions, galleries, museum collection, Prints, Photos & Drawings, Uncategorized
Tagged 18th century global trade, antiques, Chinese Export Porcelain, museum acquisitions, sweden, Winterthur Museum Garden & Library
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Killing Vampires in Delaware
In the final section of the Treasures on Trial exhibition, visitors can pass their judgement on three objects: an Elmyr de Hory painting, a 19th-century Vampire Killing Kit, and a Winslow Homer landscape. Are these objects what they purport to … Continue reading
What’s Proof Got to Do, Got to Do with It?
They seem to make unusual exhibition bedfellows: a pair of Tiffany Studios’ lampshades and an eclectic assortment of Staffordshire bear jugs, owl jugs, and candlesticks. On the one hand, the “Grape” and “Dragonfly” lampshades, on loan to Treasures on … Continue reading
Posted in art collections, art fraud, Ceramics, Decorative Arts, exhibition, Exhibitions, forgery, fraud, galleries, Glass, Treasures on trial, Uncategorized
Tagged antiques, art fraud, earthenware, fake, forgeries, H. F. du Pont, Neustadt Collection, stoneware, Tiffany, Tiffany Studios, treasures on trial, Winterthur Museum Garden & Library
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The Julia Child of Needlework
The second blog post in our New Accessions series features the needlework of Erica Wilson (1928-2011) recently donated to Winterthur by her family. Quite modern compared to the majority of Winterthur’s decorative arts collection (most of which were made before … Continue reading
A Woman Lithographer in Nineteenth-Century New York
Frances Flora Bond Palmer (1812–1876) is the most important woman lithographer of nineteenth-century America. She is best known for her association with Currier & Ives, where, after joining the firm in 1851, she produced more prints than any other artist. … Continue reading
Sticking Around
The use of harmful adhesives in historic dollhouses is controversial as it poses risks to museum objects’ longevity. It is for this reason that a previous post on the dollhouse at Winterthur explained in depth the method we developed to … Continue reading
Hanging in the Balance
As creator of the dollhouse that will go on display November 19 at Winterthur, Nancy McDaniel sought perfection in every detail, down to the miniature wall decor. Among the 128 tiny pieces positioned on the walls are watercolor and oil … Continue reading
Posted in Academic Programs, American Culture Studies, Art Conservation, Behind-the-Scenes, Conservation, Dollhouse, Exhibitions, Students & Alumni, Uncategorized
Tagged dollhouse, queen mary's dollhouse, Winterthur Galleries, Winterthur Museum Garden & Library, Winterthur Program in American Material Culture
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Wipe On, Wipe Off
How many hours does it take two interns to polish 137 pieces of silver spanning 12 rooms in what we have now affectionately termed the doll “mansion”? The answer: approximately 6 hours. The process is not particularly difficult but it … Continue reading
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