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Join us for a new Whitehorne From Home series, Furniture Inside Out, where we take a close look at one exceptional piece in the Whitehorne House Museum collection. We’ll explore how it was made, how it functioned (and still functions), and even unpack some of the current mysteries surrounding the object—from the inside out.
This episode features Jeffrey Greene, a furniture maker and independent researcher specializing in 18th-century furniture, and takes a close look at the construction and artistry of a dressing table (or lowboy) that is currently on display on the second floor of Whitehorne House Museum.
This special virtual experience will premiere at 6:00 pm EST on Tuesday, August 18 on our YouTube channel. No registration or payment necessary. This video program will be available for viewing on YouTube after its completion.
Click here to join the event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2AWHaDGnLk
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