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Workshopping the Collection

October 28, 2018 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

$50

Workshop topic: Identifying Legendary Newport Cabinetmakers

Get up close and personal with the early American furniture collection at the Whitehorne House Museum. Jeffrey Greene will be turning his craftsman’s eye to the minute details of a piece that help to identify the maker. Only a tiny percentage of high-end Newport furniture is signed or labeled, but craftsman’s markings and methods of work are as identifiable as handwriting and have yielded some surprising discoveries. Expect hands-on experience and careful examination during this seminar-style workshop – we’re turning tables upside-down, removing drawers, and getting on hands and knees to study the distinct form of Newport ball-and-claw feet.

This program is the second in a two part series; the first workshop is scheduled for October 14.

Details

Date:
October 28, 2018
Time:
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Cost:
$50
Event Category:

Organizer

NRF General Contact
Phone
401–847–8344
Email
visit@newportrestoration.org

Venue

Whitehorne House Museum
416 Thames Street
Newport, RI 02840 United States
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Phone
401–846–4152 ext.123
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