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The Evolution of Flatware from the Traditional to the Unexpected, 1885-2012
January 31, 2013 to March 31, 2013
Dr. William P. Hood Jr, collector of the artful utensils on view in Fabulous Flatware: Non-Traditional Tools of the Table, will enlighten us about flatware beyond the conventional. Dr. Hood's talk will highlight how flatware has evolved from the late 19th century to the 21st in terms of style, size and form, functional types, vision and roles of designers and producers, and materials and techniques. He will lend new insight into this seldom-considered and rich art form. Lecture and Opening Reception.
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Wiregrass Museum of Art