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Gorham Silver: Designing Brilliance 1850–1970

by Amy Dehan, Curator of Decorative Arts and Design

4/22/2020

Gorham Silver: Designing Brilliance 1850–1970, special exhibition, RISD, decorative art and design

This special exhibition explores the radiant achievements of an American firm, the Gorham Manufacturing Company.

Piecing Together an Umbrella Stand by M. Louise McLaughlin– Part I

by Lea C. Lane, Curatorial Assistant, Decorative Arts & Design

7/30/2019

behind the scenes, decorative art and design, curatorial blog, umbrella stand

A recently discovered notebook with a third of its contents missing and a ceramic umbrella stand held together with wire—these aren’t exactly the objects that immediately elicit a response of “that belongs in a museum!”

Behind the Scenes in Curatorial: Movie Stars in the Collection

by Amy Dehan, Curator of Decorative Arts & Design

5/10/2019

behind the scenes, curatorial blog, art deco, decorative art and design

Recently, while working on a forthcoming project with ties to art deco and film, I was sifting through film stills from the late 1920s and early 30s.

Behind the Scenes: Decking out the Galleries

by Amy Dehan

8/12/2016

decorative art and design, curatorial, ceramics, glass, fashion accessories, Friends of Decorative Arts & Design

Posted by: Amy Dehan

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