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Metropolitan Mueseum lecturer comes to Wilton

In the 73 years between 1834 and 1907, the famous firm of Currier & Ives turned out hand colored lithographs depicting thousands of memorable subjects, including scenes of country and sporting life, nautical and racing images, the westward expansion, and political subjects.

On Sunday, April 25, at 2 p.m., Joan Macy Kaskell, a Wilton resident and staff lecturer at the Metropolitan Museum of Art will speak to the technology and sociological aspects of lithography in general, and Currier & Ives in particular, with examples from the current exhibition on display at the Wilton Historical Society at 224 Danbury Road.

Ms. Kaskell, who created and leads the program, Behind the Scenes Wednesday Workshop at the Met, will present on the process and history of lithography, focus in on the history of Currier & Ives, and lead a gallery tour of the 30 works currently on display at the Wilton Historical Society.

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The program is free to Society members with a suggested $5 donation for non-members. The event takes place at the Wilton Historical Society, 224 Danbury Road. Reservations are suggested.

The Society's current exhibit, Currier & Ives and their Rivals, is open Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m. and the second and fourth Sundays of each month from 1 to 4 p.m.

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Staff guided tours of the Society's period rooms are available at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. from Tuesday through Friday.

Information: www.wiltonhistorical.org or 762-7257.

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