Description

Join Associate Curator Laura Johnson for a lecture illustrating some of Historic New England's extensive jewelry collection. This illustrated talk will focus on jeweled gifts such as watches, rings, bracelets, and cuff links that marked major life transitions and helped men and women tell stories about themselves and their families. Through these heirlooms this talk explores how New Englanders mark their important moments and memories of love and life. The lecture is followed by a walking tour of Rocky Neck Art Colony, with a visit to Hughes-Bosca/Side Street Gallery and Gallery 53, where artists will answer questions about materials, methods, and techniques. Light refreshments provided. Registration is required. $15 nonmembers, $10 Historic New England and Rocky Neck Art Colony members. To book call 978-283-0800 or visit http://shop.historicnewengland.org/BEA-LECTURE-9738/