Reflecting Culture: the Francis E Fowler, Jr Collection of Silver August 7, 2009

This collection contains 16th- through 19th-century European and American decorative arts objects made of silver, gilt silver, precious metals and mixed media. Many of these objects are on permanent display in an exhibition entitled 'Reflecting Culture,' which inteprets silver in its social contexts. Vessels from renowned workshops, such as those of Paul de Lamerie, Karl Faberge and Paul Revere highlight important styles and techniques.