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Up Close with Conservators: Geneva Griswold

Wed Nov 13 2024

6–7:30 pm

Seattle Art Museum

Plestcheeff Auditorium

Prestige hat, 20th Century Cameroonian Cotton and feathers, 15 1/8 x 14 x 12 7/8 in. (38.4 x 35.6 x 32.7 cm), Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company, 81.17.755, photo: Paul Macapia.

A Bird's Eye View: Preserving Featherwork in SAM’s Collection

Geneva Griswold | SAM Objects Conservator

For centuries, feathers have been used as a means of artistic and cultural expression. Prized for their vibrant physical attributes, feathers often embody the cultural meaning of the birds they come from. Join Geneva Griswold for an exploration of featherwork in SAM’s collection, and the conservation practices—storage, display, and research—that ensure their preservation.

Join us for this member-exclusive lecture series

Member ticket: $10

Member guest ticket: $15


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