Monthly Archives: May 2012

Pat Bartinique joins us for a lecture and book signing

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Kristen

Arts and Crafts enthusiasts will not want to miss this chance to discover some of the lesser known details of the company that would become Chicago’s foremost retailer of Arts and Crafts furniture.  The Tobey Furniture Company, which briefly marketed … Continue reading →

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Join our “Family” of Volunteers!

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Kristen

Volunteers play a truly vital role in the daily operations of the Stickley Museum.  They provide tours for visitors, service to customers in the museum’s shop, assistance in the administrative office, and help with special events and children’s programs, like … Continue reading →

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A Glimpse of Social Life at Craftsman Farms

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Kristen

During the six years they lived at Craftsman Farms, the Stickley family hosted weddings, dances, parties and other occasions with many guests; the girls’ threw lively dances often inviting friends from out of town, Stickley’s daughters had their weddings on … Continue reading →

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