Experiencing Winston-Salem and the North Carolina Piedmont
Winston-Salem and the surrounding Piedmont hold many attractions for lovers of the decorative arts: stellar collections at regional museums, the annual High Point Furniture Market, and a wealth of history dating back to before the American Revolution. For...
The Missing Treasures of Poland
On August 28, 2015, Polish Deputy Culture Minister Piotr Zuchowski made the startling public announcement that ground penetrating radar images confirmed, with “99 percent probability,” that a 100-meter train was buried about 65 kilometers southwest of...
The Allure of Ocean Liners: Decorative Arts Afloat
Outside of his work at the Decorative Arts Trust, Membership Coordinator Christian Roden writes and lectures on the topic of ocean liners. His first publication, “Henry Dreyfuss Designs the Postwar Ocean Liner” will appear in the upcoming issue of the...
Meet the Trust: Forbes and Sara Maner
Trust members Forbes and Sara Maner would not call themselves “collectors.”. They say they live with family hand-me-downs and have “bought some used furniture we like.” This assertion belies their serious interest in the decorative arts. They’re heavily...
A Tour of Hamilton Grange
As mentioned in the writeup of the NY V.I.P. Weekend, the Trust’s visit to Hamilton Grange was cancelled due to the weather. Matt and Christian did visit the site a few days prior to reconnoiter, however, and found it an engaging and interesting museum....
About The Decorative Arts Trust Bulletin
Formerly known as the "blog,” the Bulletin features new research and scholarship, travelogues, book reviews, and museum and gallery exhibitions. The Bulletin complements The Magazine of the Decorative Arts Trust, our biannual members publication.