During the late 1800s, creating sculptures by putting small personal objects on ceramic jugs was a popular hobby. Stephen Warren took the practice to the extreme with this memory ware tower, made with knickknacks and a spiral staircase leading to a lookout covered by an umbrella. He also hid two tintype photographs in the tower. Museum purchase with support from Mark Barry and Sandra Magsamen, Marc and Fronia W. Simpson https://bennington.pastperfectonline.com/webobject/C0645735-00A6-4722-9E55-369749451730 (fb)

Feeling stabby? Many of the samplers in our exhibit "Samplers, Girls, and the American Experiment" have good advice from 200 years ago. If you prefer snarky advice, consider registering for our Sassy Sampler Night. You'll get to chose among the many delights available from @Subversive Cross Stitch Registration Deadline is May 30, 2025 so don't delay! (fb)