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Decorative Arts Society

Staffordshire PotteryThe Gothic Revival LegacyTransferware
China Collection RetrospectiveAntique Derby CollectionAntique Teapot Collection


A fragment of a Frieze, C. 1780, French.


A Collection of Paper Mache Snuff Boxes, some with Mother of Pearl
and Silver Mounts Circa 1790-1820

Marc-James Mews Museum
Decorative Arts Society

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 gold-trimmed dish with side mural
An Exceptional Derby Landscape Bombe Pot (Bulb Pot) C.1810
Near Loughborough, Lincolnshire

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In June of 2007 Marc-James Manor Museum Decorative Arts Society
reopened its doors at Marc-James Mews Museum.
 We now offer an afternoon tea and a tour of the Ceramics Collections,
the Alison Eliason Library and, when weather permits,
the grounds at Neals Gardens.

Each afternoon tea service accommodates up to four guests.


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The Decorative Arts Society
At Marc-James Manor Museum*,
An Historical Perspective, 1995-2005:

By reservation, Marc-James Manor Museum was open twice a month to all members (6-12)
for general tour of the house and grounds, including a guided tour of the exhibit.
Time and interest  permitting, a leisurely tour of the library was included.
A private, guided tour of the ceramics exhibit only could be scheduled
on any day of the week throughout the year, subject to availability.
Admission for non-members was $10.00 per person.
Tea was available to members only.

The  Manor Museum was affiliated with many Ceramic Societies including, but not limited to: 
The San Francisco Ceramic Circle, 
The Transferware Collector Club, 
The Caughley Society, and 
The Derby Society.

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Member Benefits & Categories:

$25.00 Individual ++ 

  • Quarterly Museum Newsletter

  • One Complimentary High Tea preceding lecture and tour.

  • Each additional lecture, tour and tea costs $25.00.

  • Lecture and tea require a minimum of six, with a maximum of twelve attendees.

  • ++ Membership is not tax deductible.

$35.00 Benefactor ++

  • All Individual privileges

  • $5.00 off future Lecture Series

  • ++ Membership is not tax deductible.

$100.00 Steward ++

  • All Benefactor Privileges

  • Name recognition in all newsletters

  • ++ Membership is not tax deductible.

Steward Members:

  • Sydney M Powers,
  • Alison Eliason,
  • Marc Belair, James Neal
  • Norman Wolfe,
  • Dr. Tom Kimball,
  • Diane Belair, Kris Janssen
  • Shirley Doop,
  • Chris and Ashley duPont,
  • Elizabeth Moran,
  • Lorraine and Joseph Morales,
  • Lucille Neal,
  • Edward Davidson 

Lifetime Gift Member: 
            Rudolph Weyerhaeuser Driscoll

 


 

The following photographs Are of Teapots retained by
Sydney M. Powers in her new home in Connecticut. 
She intends to bequeath them to the Collection.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

White egg-shaped teapot, braided handle, floral trim

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*The Marc-James Manor Museum is now on view at Marc-James Mews

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