Chuck Hinman and James Baumgartner visit the RISD Museum this week for the museum’s exhibition featuring Gorham Silver. They talked with Elizabeth Williams, the curator of the exhibit.
Works discussed:
Admiral Dewey Cup (large trophy visible in the header image of this story)
Writing Desk with 50 pounds of silver and many exotic woods.
Cubic Coffee Service designed by Erik Magnussen
Gorham Silver: Designing Brilliance 1850 – 1970 is currently on display at the RISD Museum through December 1, 2019. The RISD Museum is at 20 North Main Street, Providence, RI. Admission: $8 – $15 (free on Sundays and the third Thursday of every month after 5:00 PM).
Community Calendar:
The Wilbury Theatre Group presents Fun Home – opening May 23rd. Performances on Thursdays through Sundays through June 16th. $15 – $38. 40 Sonoma Court, Providence, RI.
Gidion’s Knot by Johnna Adams at AS220 Black Box Theater. May 24th (7:00 PM) and 25th (9:00 PM). $20. 95 Empire Street, Providence, RI.
The New Bedford Symphony Orchestra presents “Epic Journeys” at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center. May 25th, 7:30 PM. $30 – $65. 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA
Let us know about an upcoming event on our arts calendar submission form.
In 2013, we talked with a few people who worked at the Gorham plant before it closed.
