A Closer Look
Research at Winterthur is an ongoing process. Follow the links below to read recent discoveries about objects in Collecting for the Future, first posted to the Winterthur Museum blog, Winterthur Unreserved.
A “Crazy” Quilt and its Revolutionary (War) History
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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, … Read More
The Remarkable Life and Career of a Free African-American Cabinetmaker
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Dressing Bureau attributed to Thomas Day, ca. 1840. Museum purchase with funds provided by the Henry Francis du Pont Collectors Circle 2016.0039. This mid-19th-century mahogany veneer dressing bureau, one of Winterthur’s newest furniture acquisitions, is a visually striking object with … Read More
The Julia Child of Needlework
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In late 2015, the family of Erica Wilson (1928-2011) donated many of her needlework creations to Winterthur. Quite modern compared to the majority of Winterthur’s decorative arts collection (most of which were made before 1860), Wilson’s works are an exciting … Read More
Chinese Export Porcelain, Swedish Iron, and Beer: A Union of Late 18th-Century Global Connections
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Pair of oversize mugs owned by Isaac Gustav Clason (1748-1804). Made in China, ca. 1792. Porcelain (hard paste). Gift of Julie and the late Carl M. Lindberg 2014.29.1.1, .2. An extraordinary pair of Chinese export porcelain mugs recently donated to … Read More