Gallery Talk

Exhibition Tour—A Conservator's Perspective on Extravagant Inventions: The Princely Furniture of the Roentgens

Thursday, January 24, 10:00–11:00 a.m.

Mechthild Baumeister, Conservator, Department of Objects Conservation, MMA

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In this exhibition, encounter the innovative designs and intriguing mechanical devices of the Roentgen cabinetmaking firm, which revolutionized French and English furniture. Note: Limited to 25 people; tickets are distributed 10 minutes prior to the tour at the program meeting point.

Assistive listening devices are available.   Assistive listening devices are available.

Free, though tickets are required

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