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Museums
: The Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum Upcoming Events
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Growing Up in the 19th Century
What was it like growing up in the 1800s? Did children enjoy the same activities that they do today? Hear stories from the past as you explore the galleries and make a 19th-century toy. Opens Sunday, June 29, 2008 |
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Seeing Stars in American Bedcovers
This exhibition features 19th and 20th-century bed coverings that incorporate stars as a design element. The stunning objects range from a bold, oversized star that visually dominates the quilt to a subtle star motif stitched into the center of a quilt. June 14, 2008 through November 8, 2009. Opens Saturday, June 14, 2008 |
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Sidewalks to Rooftops: Outdoor Folk Art
Examine signboards, storefront figures, weather vanes, marine carvings, whirligigs, carousel animals, and other pieces originally intended for use outdoors. These 19th and 20th-century artworks survived the elements and bear witness to the creative spirit that once enlivened the American landscape. December 20, 2008 through January 3, 2010. Opens Saturday, December 20, 2008 |
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Historic Triangle