Blog: Museum
Too Tall for the Shelf
Liberty for All?
A unique museum object represents a history of strong responses to complex…
Object of the Month: Billiard Table
My Perfect Day
By Ann Wagner, curator of decorative arts As a lifelong museum visitor,…
Object of the Month: Flask
Flask (Pocket bottle) As the morning sun spills through the east-facing windows…
Recreating a Beloved Dress by an American Couturier
In 1953, American couturier Ann Lowe designed the wedding dress for future First Lady…
A Devotional Manuscript’s Story
Digitizing a unique and delicate manuscript makes its many mysteries accessible. What…
Five Things You Never Knew About Jacqueline Kennedy
In 1961, Jacqueline Kennedy tapped Winterthur founder Henry Francis du Pont to…
Uncovering Undercover Toxins
After discovering arsenic in some vintage books, a conservator spreads the word on safety. …
Object of the Month: Duncanson Painting