Winterthur publishes guide to ‘Caring for Your Cherished Objects’

Winterthur textile conservators at work, pictured in chapter five of ‘Caring for Your Cherished Objects: The Winterthur Guide.’
Winterthur textile conservators at work, pictured in chapter five of ‘Caring for Your Cherished Objects: The Winterthur Guide.’
Winterthur  conservators at work, pictured in chapter five of ‘Caring for Your Cherished Objects: The Winterthur Guide.’

WINTERTHUR, Del. — Whether it’s a personal letter or grandmother’s jewelry, an antique wedding photo or a family quilt, Caring for Your Cherished Objects: The Winterthur Guide will help you to preserve your item for generations to come.

“It’s easy to do an internet search to get information about taking care of the objects you own, but how reliable is that information? Will it help or harm the things you hold dear?” says Joy Gardiner, director of conservation at Winterthur and co-editor, with Joan Irving, senior conservator of paper. “This book will give you practical information to help you know what you should and shouldn’t do to prolong the life of your objects. You’ll also find advice about proper storage and display, plus a variety of resources.”

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Outside In: Nature-inspired Design on view at Winterthur

Exhibition display from Outside In: Nature-inspired Design at Winterthur
Exhibition display from Outside In: Nature-inspired Design at Winterthur
Exhibition display from Outside In: Nature-inspired Design at Winterthur

WINTERTHUR, Del. – Henry Francis du Pont became famous for amassing one of the most important collections of American decorative arts in the world, but his passion for collecting began in boyhood with things such as birds’ nests and seashells. The recently opened exhibition Outside In: Nature-inspired Design at Winterthur reveals in exciting new ways the evolution of du Pont’s interests and the principles that informed his aesthetic. As Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library celebrates its 70th anniversary, this partnership with the Delaware Museum of Natural History (DMNH) unites selections from the DMNH collection of natural specimens with objects from Winterthur’s museum and library holdings to demonstrate the powerful connection between nature and the decorative arts. Outside In will remain on display for an indefinite period.

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