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Changing Exhibits
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display in the Museum's Main Gallery This special exhibit will tell the life story of selected members of the Dufferin community by showcasing their donations to the Dufferin County Museum and Archives. Many of the artifacts showcased in this exhibit are linked to moments in Canadian history, but are also important indications of support for this community and the DCMA itself. Through the generosity of each artifact's original owner, item to be displayed are now held within the Museum's permanent collection for the enjoyment of the community, for all time. Among items to be presented in this exciting exhibit are Madame Zoe Laurier’s muff, exquisite porcelain pieces decorated by Canadian ceramic artist Jennie Hele, and the actual jewellery case that Ethelina Paton carried as she fled the doomed Empress of Ireland when it sank on the St. Lawrence River in 1914. Coming soon . . . 60th Annual Canadian Open Old Time Fiddlers Contest Exhibit The “Shelburne” Fiddle Contest has created 60 years of memorabilia as well as fiddle champions. The DCMA for the first time will exhibit their unique collection of banners, photographs, trophies and of course, vintage violins that span the festival’s history. The exhibit will include programs, which allow historians to track entrants names as well as kitsch souvenirs intended to boost the revenue for local gift stores. This display shows items from entrants, sponsors and visitors alike. As one of the longest running music festivals in Canada, you will discover through this exhibit why the festival has been so successful for everyone involved. Congratulations Shelburne Rotary Club for a festival well run with 60 years of memorabilia just waiting to be rediscovered. Canada Collects Throughout Canadian History many of the ordinary objects produced and their manufacturers have become separated from their history. When we find a piece of ceramic and it says “Beauceware”, how many are aware of the history of this once well known ceramic factory in Quebec? What do our visitors know about the word “ALTAGLASS” if they find it on the bottom of a chunky piece of 60s glass? The fall exhibit at the DCMA focuses on Canadian made Glass & Ceramics 1850-1980. Items include Chalet Glass, a large selection of Canadian Pressed Glass, and Canadian Art and Studio Pottery. Contemporary glass blowers will also be featured. You will see examples of products and learn a little about their producers. One case will be dedicated to Blue Mountain Pottery which was manufactured just ‘up the road’ from us in Collingwood. Other locally manufactured products will include Creemore Pottery and Maple Leaf Pottery in Alliston. A special weekend featuring experts in these fields happens September 18-19, 2010. During that weekend guests will learn about the history of and how to recognize these uniquely Canadian businesses and product lines.
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