March 2–December 31, 2013
Gallery 100
The William C. and Carolyn A. McDonnell Textile Gallery will reopen in March after a hiatus of almost five years, during which time the gallery was temporarily repurposed to display Ancient American art. The gallery's opening exhibition presents a selection of 21 textiles highlighting the depth and diversity of the Museum's holdings.
Included in this exhibition is a very fine and unusual Turkish Ushak carpet from the 16th century. Another featured work, Esther and Ahasuerus, given by Mrs. William A. McDonnell demonstrates elaborate English embroidery of the second half of the 17th century. The exhibition also includes more contemporary work including a woven piece by St. Louis artist Mary Giles.
This exhibition, which opens March 2 and runs through 2013 in Gallery 100, was curated by Zoe Annis Perkins, textile conservator.
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Included in this exhibition is a very fine and unusual Turkish Ushak carpet from the 16th century. Another featured work, Esther and Ahasuerus, given by Mrs. William A. McDonnell demonstrates elaborate English embroidery of the second half of the 17th century. The exhibition also includes more contemporary work including a woven piece by St. Louis artist Mary Giles.
This exhibition, which opens March 2 and runs through 2013 in Gallery 100, was curated by Zoe Annis Perkins, textile conservator.
Find our more about our New View galleries
