Norman S. Rice Memorial Lecture | It’s All in the Details

It’s All in the Details: Furniture of the Empire State 1680–1980 by historian John L. Scherer will explore the evolution of New York furniture over three centuries—from refined creations by master craftsmen like Duncan Phyfe to the vernacular traditions of rural makers, with select highlights from the Albany Institute’s collection on view during the talk.

🗓️ Sunday, October 26 at 2PM—free with admission, followed by a reception

The Norman S. Rice Memorial Lecture honors the former Director’s legacy of collecting, preservation, and scholarship, and his decades of dedication to sharing the richness of New York’s cultural heritage.