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March 21, 2009 — May 25, 2009
Don't miss this exceptional display of furniture that explores the cultural identity and furnituremaking traditions of southeastern Massachusetts, including Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket. Highlights include 18th- and 19th-century clocks, chests, chairs, desks, and dressing tables.
View rarely seen pieces from outstanding private and public collections in this exhibition that examines the forces that shaped regional identity, the evolving craft of furnituremakers, and the growing affluence of local residents during a time of enormous change.
Click here to learn about this spring's Sewell C. Biggs Winterthur Furniture Forum, held in conjunction with the exhibition.
Principal support for Harbor & Home is provided by The Americana Foundation, The Chilton Foundation, The Croll Foundation, Elizabeth B. McGraw Foundation, The Wodecroft Foundation, and Anonymous.
Additional support is provided by Mr. and Mrs. James R. Alexander, Mr. and Mrs. Max N. Berry, Mrs. Georgina M. Bissell, Mr. Paul T. Clark, DBS Northeast Auctions, James B. and Mary Lou Hawkes, The Hohmann Foundation, Leigh Keno American Antiques, Mr. and Mrs. Forbes Maner, Mr. Steven P. Novak and Ms. Ann Abram, Mr. and Mrs. John T. O'Rourke, The Honorable and Mrs. Michael T. Paul, John and Margaret Ruttenberg, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Ryder, Joseph E. and Norma G. Saul Foundation, Skinner Auctioneers & Appraisers, Gary R. Sullivan Antiques, Inc., Mr. William W. Upton, Washington Decorative Arts Forum, Beth and Stanley Weiss, Mr. Kemble Widmer, Mr. and Mrs. William F. Wiseman, and Anonymous.
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