would be great if replies could be made on-line as interested in this subject as well!
Thanks
Marilynn Havelka
Ruthven Park National Historic Site
243 Hwy #54, Box 610
Cayuga, Ontario
Canada
(905) 772-0560.

Erin Crissman wrote:

> Dear colleagues:
>
> Having completed the primary research for our furnishing plan, I am now
> looking for some great furnishing plan examples to base the final document
> upon.
>
> Our furnishing period is from 1945-1954 but most of the objects in the house
> date from before 1845.  Yes, we interpret colonial revival, and very
> happily, too!
>
> Of specific interest to me (and my intern) are formats, useful and not so
> useful, and what exactly should be included. Thanks to 30,000 family
> documents and all of the original furniture, there is virtually no
> speculation about placement or history.  However, I do want to create a
> document that will explain our reasoning in adjusting the actual plan to
> accommodate school tours, as well as for substituting objects for those too
> delicate to display all year round.
>
> If you know of any good colonial revival furnishing plans, or post WWII
> furnishing plans, or just any good ones in general, please pass their
> titles, or institutions in my direction!
>
> If you would like to respond off list -- please do so via my intern, Sheri
> Leahan, who is compiling this research as part of her project.  Her email is
> [log in to unmask]
>
> Thank you!
>
> Erin Crissman
> Curator of Collections
> Historic Cherry Hill
> Albany, NY
>
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