History & Appreciation of Antiques Classes
Learn about the history of various antique items and their impact on society during the time period.
Teacher: Pat Pixley, Curator
Study material culture and its impact on society through the history and appreciation of antiques. The class features hands-on examination of artifacts and explores the sociological, economic, historical and political impact of these artifacts on the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries, as well as their implications for today and tomorrow. Please bring one antique to each class for “Show and Tell.”
Classes meet on Tuesday mornings (9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) and afternoons (1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
and Thursday mornings (9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m)
Cost: $8 per class for DCHS members
$15 per class for non-members
Space Limited; RSVP with pre-payment required
call (402)-455-9990 ex 102 or admin@douglascohistory.org to register
Topics for the November and December 2021 Classes:
Nov 16th and 18th – Soup Tureens, Soup Plates and Bowls
Nov 23rd and 25th – No Class – Thanksgiving
November 30 – December 2 – Girandoles & Spill Vases
December 7 – December 9 – Kerosene Lighting
December 14 – December 16 – Syllabub Cups & Glasses
December 21 – December 23 – No Classes – Christmas
December 28 – December 30 – No Classes – New Years
Funding for History and Appreciation of Antiques was provided in 2020 by Humanities Nebraska (HN) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as a part of the 2020 Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Securtity (CARES) Act.
Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this program, do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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