A Look Inside: Notable Main Line Interiors 1870-1955
Code: SL51810
Dates: May 13, 2022
Meets: 12 N to 2:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Location: Creutzburg Center
Course Fee: $49.00
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Examine the changing styles of interiors of Main Line houses from the ornate Victorian, to the European inspired early 20th century mansions, to the revival of Colonial era style, and then the more modern post WWII residences. Look at trends in decorating over time as illustrated in a variety of Main Line residences, as well as, some highlighted notable designers and collectors. Lunch is included.
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Jeff Groff
Jeff Groff recently retired as Estate Historian at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library. He also served as Director of Public Programs and Director of Interpretation. For sixteen years he was Executive Director of Wyck Historic House and Garden in the Germantown section of Philadelphia. He holds an MA from the Winterthur Program in Early American Culture of the University of Delaware. For over forty years he has studied and lectured on American country houses and gardens, particularly those of Philadelphia’s “Main Line” and surrounding areas, with an emphasis on country life and sports, and gentleman farming. He served as co-curator of Winterthur’s very successful exhibitions “Costumes of Downton Abbey” and “Costuming The Crown."N/A
