Miss Mary's Quest For Culture and Refinement

Miss Mary checks the table arrangements before the luncheon.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 more than 40 guests enjoyed a delicious lunch and Dr. Mary Klei's lecture, "Miss Mary's Quest for Culture and Refinement in the 19th Century". This was the May edition of our Lunch & Learn series.  Dr. Klei told about the history of manners and etiquette and explained how the classless Americans gained social status by the material culture of the time.

The next Lunch & Learn is June 18. The speaker is John Zimkus and the topic is The Golden Lamb and the Presidents.  Lunch will be served at the museum and provided by The Golden Lamb. Cost is just $18. Prepaid reservations are required. Call 513-932-1817 to sign up for this lecture and lunch.

Head Curator Mary Klei shows a sterling silver tea caddy from the museum's collection and a lovely folk art painting of ladies having tea - also from the museum's collection.

Dr. Klei shows Asst. Curator Jessica Thress a Victorian biscuit keeper (cookie jar). A variety of tea furnishings from the museum's collection were on display.