MFAH lecture and demonstration: "Caring for Your Silver"

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Photo by James Merrell

Houghton Hall, the home of Britain's first prime minister, hosts an historic collection of decorative arts. Especially notable is a stunning array of silverware from the late 16th to early 20th centuries. The objects in the exhibition — incorporating ornamental engraving, intricate relief patterns and semi-precious gemstones — highlight the craftsmanship of the most renowned British silversmiths patronized by the monarchy and aristocracy for generations.

Steve Pine, senior decorative arts conservator, begins this program with a presentation and demonstration about the proper care and conservation of your silver, followed by a brief visit to the exhibition Houghton Hall: Portrait of an English Country House.

WHEN

WHERE

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
1001 Bissonnet St.
Houston, TX 77005
https://www.mfah.org/calendar/lecture-demonstration-caring-your-silver/9674/

TICKET INFO

$5
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