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Erica Wilson (1928-2011) was arguably the most successful embroidery designer, teacher, and entrepreneur in America during the second half of the 20th century. Her highly successful business included books, kits, a television program, and retail shops.…
Virtually experience the Winterthur Galleries display that was unveiled in November 2012 to honor the promised gift of an important collection of Chinese export porcelain. Wares made in the 1700s and 1800s for consumers in Britain,…
Since Josiah Spode (1733–97) popularized blue printed pottery in the late 1700s, it has had a universal and lasting appeal that still resonates today. This interactive exhibition is a comprehensive resource for the study of Spode printed designs…
Sparked by the gift of an important collection of Currier & Ives prints to Winterthur, Lasting Impressions: the Artists of Currier & Ives highlights the contributions of Frances Bond Palmer and Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait, two of the most…
View a Web cast featuring retired curator Linda Eaton discussing many of the items from this exhibition, which was composed of Winterthur collection objects and was on view at Winterthur October 4, 2008, to August 17,…
Native Americans have been making objects to trade and sell to non-Native groups for hundreds of years. This exhibition features a selection of these objects from the Winterthur Collection including baskets, bowls, and even knitting sheathes.…
The Winterthur Garden Internship Program began in 1991 and is a continuation of H. F. du Pont’s educational background and lifetime of experience in horticulture, landscape design, and estate management. The program’s mission is to help educate the…
Needlework has historically been central to a young woman’s education. The Diligent Needle features the plain and fancy sewing of skilled young women. This exhibition was curated by Linda Eaton and was on view in the Winterthur Galleries…
The Dominy collections at Winterthur tell the story of three generations of craftsmen in East Hampton, New York between 1762 and 1852. The Dominy family made and repaired furniture, clocks, watches, and a wide variety of…
From the start of planning for the current exhibition Winterthur’s Lady of the House: Ruth Wales du Pont, a central element was a re-creation of the dress she wore for her wedding in 1916. There was,…