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This exhibition in the Mary Jewett Gaiser Gallery displays selections from the Foundation's vast collection of 18th-century British silver. The collection has grown through generous gifts from co
This exhibit features toys from three centuries. Visitors to the exhibition will see dollhouses that range from a four-room Philadelphia early nineteenth-century row house to a twelve foot long, multi
This exhibition features five copies of the famous document printed in anticipation of the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Printers competed to produce copies that
This exhibition features splendid examples of British and American antiques from 1660 to 1820, including a sterling silver chandelier made for King William III and Charles Willson Peale's portrai
This exhibition, on display in the Mary B. and William Lehman Guyton Gallery, features the work of 19th-century artist Lewis Miller. His fine, detailed drawings echo his observations of the places he
This is the first exhibition devoted to the three-dimensional portraits carved by the elusive artist between 1847 and his death in 1851. Although Asa Ames's output was small, this exquisite group
Warhol's slick mash-up of commercial production, rock n roll aesthetic, fabricated persona and attentive documentation of superficiality swung a glittering wrecking ball through the sacred temple
This exhibition reveals the steps taken to conserve this important late 18th-century double portrait of Maryland sisters Sally Scott and Anna Maria Murray. Before displaying the painting, it was thoro
This is an exhibition of two types of keyboard musical instruments. The 1762 harpsichord made by Jacob Kirckman of London makes its sound by plucking the strings. An 1806 grand piano by John Broadwood
This exhibition takes a closer look at the production and decoration of ceramic wares of the eighteenth century. Find out the difference between stoneware, earthenware and porcelain and discover how o
This exhibition explores the use of quilting to decorate bed coverings, clothing, and accessories of the 17th and 18th centuries. See detailed drawings of elaborate quilting patterns that often are ob
This exhibition looks at colonial kitchen equipment from an aesthetic and practical viewpoint, highlighting its beauty and utility.