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What Jackie Saw at Winterthur
At Winterthur, Jacqueline Kennedy found priceless treasures and a great deal of…

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Object of the Month: Plaster Cat Figure
By Jeni Jackson  Assistant manager, tour programs  I am the resident cat…

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Too Tall for the Shelf
This towering clock by the renowned Peter Stretch stands as the most…

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Liberty for All?
A unique museum object represents a history of strong responses to complex…

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Object of the Month: Billiard Table
One of my dad’s favorite games is pool, so we had a…

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My Perfect Day
By Ann Wagner, curator of decorative arts As a lifelong museum visitor,…

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Object of the Month: Flask
Flask (Pocket bottle) As the morning sun spills through the east-facing windows…

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Recreating a Beloved Dress by an American Couturier
In 1953, American couturier Ann Lowe designed the wedding dress for future First Lady…

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A Devotional Manuscript’s Story
Digitizing a unique and delicate manuscript makes its many mysteries accessible. What…

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Five Things You Never Knew About Jacqueline Kennedy
In 1961, Jacqueline Kennedy tapped Winterthur founder Henry Francis du Pont to…

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During Yuletide
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Library
The library is open for drop-in visits and general browsing Monday through Friday, 9:00 am–4:00 pm. The use of special collections, including rare books, manuscripts, and archives, is available by appointment only, Monday through Friday, 10:00 am–4:00 pm. Please email reference@winterthur.org or call 302-888-4681 to make a Library appointment at least 24 hours in advance of your visit.

 

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