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
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
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
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