Tag Archives: The Collection

A Glimpse of Social Life at Craftsman Farms

Tweet 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 … Continue reading

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Can you Spot the Differences?

Tweet An object on loan to us may spend months or even years on view.  But eventually all good things must come to an end.  These objects in time may leave the museum and return to their owners where they … Continue reading

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Piano Lamp is Back in Place

If you’d like to learn more about the piano lamp, be sure to be here on Sunday, October 16, when Dawn Hopkins and Michael Adams will be here to answer questions and demonstrate their craft as part of Catch the Spark weekend.
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A Unique Opportunity: Brunch in the North Cottage!

On Sunday, October 16, a limited number of lucky individuals will enjoy a sumptuous catered brunch in the cottage. The cottage is only open by appointment or for special events—and this is definitely a special event!
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Jonathan Clancy to Speak on Pottery of the Arts and Crafts Movement

Tweet This year’s Annual Spring Members’ Reception will feature a lecture by Jonathan Clancy on “Pottery of the Arts and Crafts Movement.” In his lecture, arranged especially for this event by the American Art Pottery Association, Clancy will offer an … Continue reading

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The Collection: Living Room

Tweet We’re in the living room today, looking at the inlaid piano, although there is also a Stickley piano upstairs in the girls’ bedroom. Inlaid Piano Dimensions: 62 1/2″ W x 57″ H x 29″ D Materials: Oak with inlays … Continue reading

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The Collection: Living Room

Tweet This week’s featured piece is the Eastwood chair. This reading chair is in the living room, with the hexagonal library table, the #2341 Morris chair and the big library table. #347 Eastwood chair Dimensions: 36″ W x 37″ H … Continue reading

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The Collection: The Girls’ Room

Tweet We’re back in the girls’ bedroom for this week’s featured piece. This inlaid chest of drawers matches the inlaid bed in the same room. Inlaid chest of drawers Dimensions: 36″ W x 51″ H x 18 1/2″ D Materials: … Continue reading

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The Collection: The Dining Room

Tweet This week’s highlighted piece is the triangular Stickley cabinet in corner of the dining room. Have you seen all our featured pieces? Corner Cabinets Dimensions: 50 3/4″ W x 66 1/2″ H x 26 1/2″ D Oak with copper … Continue reading

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The Collection: Living Room

Tweet This week’s featured piece is in the living room, right beside last week’s #2341 Morris chair. #410 L Hexagonal Library Table Dimensions: 48″ W x 30″ H Materials: oak, chestnut, leather, with round-headed brass tacks Date: ca. 1905 – … Continue reading

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