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The article discusses the collection of American decorative arts at the Yale University Art Gallery. The collection spans from the 17th century to the present and includes objects of various mediums. The curator, John Stuart Gordon, is responsible for researching the collection, overseeing its care, engaging with donors and the public, proposing acquisitions, and organizing exhibitions. The core of the collection is the 10,000-piece Mabel Brady Garvan Collection, which includes early colonial furniture, glass, prints, pewter, and American silver. The article highlights specific objects in the collection, such as a mahogany desk and bookcase and a Tiffany and Company "Goelet Cup." It also discusses how objects reflect the social, cultural, and technological climate of their time. The curator emphasizes the importance of objects as repositories of history and the role of curators in safeguarding them for future generations. [Extracted from the article] |
