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
Series Pass: $25
Prestige hat, 20th century, Cameroonian, Cotton and feathers, 15 1/8 x 14 x 12 7/8 in., Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company, 81.17.755, photo: Paul Macapia.