September 2008

Silversmiths to the Nation: Thomas Fletcher and Sidney Gardiner, 1808–1842
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Upstairs Galleries
July 4, 2008-September 21, 2008
Silversmiths to the Nation: Thomas Fletcher and Sidney Gardiner, 1808-1842 is the first exhibition to focus solely on the work of Thomas Fletcher and Sidney Gardiner and their influence on the silversmith trade. Fletcher & Gardiner were the premier silversmiths of their time, renowned for their dramatic presentation pieces for civic and military heroes as well as stylish household silver and jewelry. The exhibition will include a selection of swords, medals, commemorative works, tea sets, pitchers, dinner services, a candelabrum, vases, and flatware in silver and gold.
Principal financial support provided by Dr. Richard C. Weiss and Dr. Sandra R. Harmon-Weiss, The Henry Luce Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, and William Cullen Bryant Fellows of The Metropolitan Museum of New York. Additional financial support provided by The Americana Foundation, Mr. and Mrs. Richard R. Bressler, Mr. H. Richard Dietrich, Jr., Friends of Winterthur, Inc., Mr. Denison H. Hatch, Mr. Robert L. McNeil, Jr., and Roy J. Zuckerberg Family Foundation.
Included with all admission tickets. Members free.

K is for Kids
East Gallery
Through September 18, 2008
Re-opens November 1, 2008
Don’t miss this alphabetical introduction to Winterthur’s diverse collection of decorative art objects. This family-friendly exhibition explores intriguing objects in the Winterthur collection and studies early methods of reading education. For visitors of all ages!

This exhibition is made possible by the generous support of DuPont. Additional funding provided by The Walter A. Bloedorn Foundation; Mrs. Patrick Healy III; F. M. Kirby Foundation, Inc.; The Laffey-McHugh Foundation; Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP
Included with all admission tickets. Members free.

Vanity and Virtue: Personal Grooming in America
Through September 2, 2008
This jewel-box exhibition explores how Americans washed, shaved, dressed their hair, and used cosmetics in the past. Filled with objects both familiar and strange, from wig curlers to an early toothbrush, Vanity and Virtue reveals many of Winterthur’s objects that are not normally seen.
Included with all admission tickets. Members free.

Wednesdays at Winterthur Garden Walk
Stonewalled: Fresh Research on Walls and Bridges
Wednesday, September 3
Meet at 11:30am at the Greenhouses, building 68.

The connoisseurship of stone! Take a new look at the stone walls and bridges of Winterthur, noting the color, craftsmanship and materials. The story goes back millions of years; we'll start our timeline at the greenhouses where you'll be greeted by Karen Steenhoek, associate curator for garden interpretation.

Dress for the weather and wear garden-worthy shoes! Lasts approximately one hour.
No reservations necessary. Included with all admission tickets; Members free

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A Winterthur Silver Symposium
American Silver of the Early Nineteenth Century
in conjuction with the exhibition
Silversmiths to the Nation, Thomas Fletcher and Sidney Gardiner, 1808-1842

Friday & Saturday, September 5 & 6, 2008

Join us in September for a special symposium focused on American silver of the early nineteenth century. The program will include eight lectures and two object workshops.

For more information, click here.

$340; $295 Members and professionals working for nonprofit organizations; $225 Students with valid ID

Silversmith Family Day
September 6, 11:00 am–3:00 pm
Visit the exhibition Silversmiths to the Nation and have some hands-on fun! Watch silversmithing demonstrations, listen to stories, make crafts, and learn how silver objects are made and decorated.
Included with all admission tickets. Members free.

Wednesdays at Winterthur Garden Walk
What's Up? Meet the Big Trees of Winterthur
Wednesday, September 10
Meet at 11:30am at the Greenhouses, building 68.

Winterthur's great trees await your discovery. Duncan Pike, garden guide specialist, will introduce you to the beautiful state champion trees and his favorite fabulous trees of the garden.

Dress for the weather and wear garden-worthy shoes. No reservations necessary. Included with all admission tickets; Members free.

Wednesdays at Winterthur Garden Walk
Hidden Gems of the Winterthur Garden
Wednesday, September 17
Meet at 11:30am at the Greenhouses, building 68.

Fall in the Winterthur Garden is as colorful as spring! Lavenders, pinks, yellows, reds and blues pop in the landscape. Asters, perennial begonias, colchicum, sternbergia, chamomile, water lilies, water lotus, iris and anemones bloom throughout the grounds. Dogwood berries, beauty berries and sapphire berries have yet to be devoured by hungry birds. Abundant quinces remind us of the opalescent blooms we enjoyed just months before. Butterflies are industrious. Temperatures are cooler. Jeannette Lindvig, garden guide specialist, will lead you to the blooming stars of the Winterthur garden. She will share her favorite secret garden corners and often overlooked vistas and pathways. September is a perfect, temperate month. Enjoy a guided, garden walk of discovery and experience for yourself just how rich the garden can be in autumn.

Dress for the weather and wear garden-worthy shoes! Lasts approximately one hour. Included with all admission tickets; Members free.

Wednesdays at Winterthur Garden Walk
Low Maintenance, High Enjoyment Ground Covers
Wednesday, September 24
Meet at 11:30am at the Greenhouses, building 68.

It's not just about vinca and ivy! Take a look at how ground covers are used in the Winterthur Garden and take home a few new ideas. Fair Bauernschmidt, garden guide specialist, shares her knowledge and enthusiasm for these back-bone-of-the-garden plants.

Dress for the weather and wear garden-worthy shoes! Lasts approximately one hour. No reservations necessary. Included with all admission tickets; Members free.

GardenFair (Details)
September 26, 2008 - September 28, 2008
Join us as GardenFair celebrates its fifth anniversary! This year’s spectacular autumn sale pays tribute to the Artist & Gardener and features more than 80 exhibitors offering everything from one-of-a-kind selections of plants to garden art and antiques. Enjoy expert gardening information, artists, celebrity lecturers, demonstrations, entertainment, and more!
Members free. $15 general admission; $35 early-bird admission.

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