Comments on: A Trip To The Winterthur Museum… http://rogersfinewoodworking.com/blog/2008/07/01/a-trip-to-the-winterthur-museum/ So many projects, so little time... Welcome to Woodworking A-D-D. Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:30:29 -0700 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: RWW 37: 18th Century Furniture Styles: A Trip to Winterthur http://rogersfinewoodworking.com/blog/2008/07/01/a-trip-to-the-winterthur-museum/comment-page-1/#comment-1561 RWW 37: 18th Century Furniture Styles: A Trip to Winterthur Fri, 15 May 2009 08:44:11 +0000 http://rogersfinewoodworking.com/blog/2008/07/01/a-trip-to-the-winterthur-museum/#comment-1561 [...] have written about my previous trip to Winterthur here, but this time was a totally different experience as our tour was a full 2 hours long and went into [...] [...] have written about my previous trip to Winterthur here, but this time was a totally different experience as our tour was a full 2 hours long and went into [...]

]]> By: David http://rogersfinewoodworking.com/blog/2008/07/01/a-trip-to-the-winterthur-museum/comment-page-1/#comment-60 David Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:35:48 +0000 http://rogersfinewoodworking.com/blog/2008/07/01/a-trip-to-the-winterthur-museum/#comment-60 Shannon - Delayed comment here as I have just discovered your blog. Must say I am having a pleasant morning reading thru your posts. We were just in the area on vacation. I did not have this on our schedule and we were short on time. Definitely on our next trip. I too am drawn to the Federal style . . . somewhat spurred on by the great things happening at T-Chisel's site. I am gearing up for a small Federal project this fall to whet my appetite. Shannon -

Delayed comment here as I have just discovered your blog. Must say I am having a pleasant morning reading thru your posts. We were just in the area on vacation. I did not have this on our schedule and we were short on time. Definitely on our next trip.

I too am drawn to the Federal style . . . somewhat spurred on by the great things happening at T-Chisel’s site. I am gearing up for a small Federal project this fall to whet my appetite.

]]> By: The Village Carpenter http://rogersfinewoodworking.com/blog/2008/07/01/a-trip-to-the-winterthur-museum/comment-page-1/#comment-26 The Village Carpenter Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:34:31 +0000 http://rogersfinewoodworking.com/blog/2008/07/01/a-trip-to-the-winterthur-museum/#comment-26 Ah, the Dominy Workshop..... I went on tour of the museum, along with 12 other woodworkers, and an inside view of the workshop (like Stephen) with our guide, Charles Hummel (yes, THE Chas. Hummel). Problem was, when you crowd 14 people into that little workshop, it's a little difficult to really see anything. Let's just say, your photos of the workshop are way better than mine! Ah, the Dominy Workshop…..

I went on tour of the museum, along with 12 other woodworkers, and an inside view of the workshop (like Stephen) with our guide, Charles Hummel (yes, THE Chas. Hummel). Problem was, when you crowd 14 people into that little workshop, it’s a little difficult to really see anything. Let’s just say, your photos of the workshop are way better than mine!

]]> By: Shannon http://rogersfinewoodworking.com/blog/2008/07/01/a-trip-to-the-winterthur-museum/comment-page-1/#comment-24 Shannon Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:45:18 +0000 http://rogersfinewoodworking.com/blog/2008/07/01/a-trip-to-the-winterthur-museum/#comment-24 Chuck and Stephen, I know nothing about the Hagley Museum. I am going to put that high on the list. Right after another trip to Winterthur to get inside the house. Real life and responsibility be damned, I'm going no matter what happens around here. We have to have priorities you know! Shannon Chuck and Stephen,

I know nothing about the Hagley Museum. I am going to put that high on the list. Right after another trip to Winterthur to get inside the house. Real life and responsibility be damned, I’m going no matter what happens around here. We have to have priorities you know!

Shannon

]]> By: Stephen Shepherd http://rogersfinewoodworking.com/blog/2008/07/01/a-trip-to-the-winterthur-museum/comment-page-1/#comment-23 Stephen Shepherd Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:22:23 +0000 http://rogersfinewoodworking.com/blog/2008/07/01/a-trip-to-the-winterthur-museum/#comment-23 Shannon, Nice description and pics of your visit to Winterthur. I first visited there in late 1976, where I met Mervin Martin an Associate Furniture Conservator who worked there and got the cooks tour. I actually got beyond the ropes and could handle the tools, a unique experience. Then late in 1977, I was offered a job as Assistant Furniture Conservator and went out for an interview. I could not afford to keep my horses in Delaware and had just been hired by Conner Prairie Pioneer Settlement in Noblesville Indiana, so I did not take the job. But I did get to meet Charlie Hummel (a real nice guy) and John Melody (another nice guy). Did you get a chance to visit Hagley Mill's on the Brandywine? Stephen Shannon,

Nice description and pics of your visit to Winterthur. I first visited there in late 1976, where I met Mervin Martin an Associate Furniture Conservator who worked there and got the cooks tour. I actually got beyond the ropes and could handle the tools, a unique experience.

Then late in 1977, I was offered a job as Assistant Furniture Conservator and went out for an interview. I could not afford to keep my horses in Delaware and had just been hired by Conner Prairie Pioneer Settlement in Noblesville Indiana, so I did not take the job. But I did get to meet Charlie Hummel (a real nice guy) and John Melody (another nice guy).

Did you get a chance to visit Hagley Mill’s on the Brandywine?

Stephen

]]> By: Chuck Bender http://rogersfinewoodworking.com/blog/2008/07/01/a-trip-to-the-winterthur-museum/comment-page-1/#comment-22 Chuck Bender Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:28:17 +0000 http://rogersfinewoodworking.com/blog/2008/07/01/a-trip-to-the-winterthur-museum/#comment-22 Shannon, Glad you had a good time but by not going in the house, you missed out on, well...you'll find out :) You still got to see a tremendous amount of great stuff I'm sure. The gallery has some great exhibits that change fairly regularly. H. F. du Pont was a fantastic horticulturalist but his cousin, Pierre (who owned Longwood Gardens), was obsessed. The grounds at Winterthur are spectacular, as you saw. Both museums are worth the trip. Hagley museum (yet another du Pont museum), which is close to Winterthur, is also worth the trek as well. Looks like you can make an entire weekend of your next trip! Once you make it inside, you'll be hooked forever. Make sure you book a tour next time. Eventually you'll be setting up special subject tours on a regular basis. That's when you'll start to really get to know the museum intimately but...you'll find out. Chuck Bender Period Furniture Maker Shannon,

Glad you had a good time but by not going in the house, you missed out on, well…you’ll find out :)

You still got to see a tremendous amount of great stuff I’m sure. The gallery has some great exhibits that change fairly regularly. H. F. du Pont was a fantastic horticulturalist but his cousin, Pierre (who owned Longwood Gardens), was obsessed. The grounds at Winterthur are spectacular, as you saw. Both museums are worth the trip. Hagley museum (yet another du Pont museum), which is close to Winterthur, is also worth the trek as well. Looks like you can make an entire weekend of your next trip!

Once you make it inside, you’ll be hooked forever. Make sure you book a tour next time. Eventually you’ll be setting up special subject tours on a regular basis. That’s when you’ll start to really get to know the museum intimately but…you’ll find out.

Chuck Bender
Period Furniture Maker

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