Tuesday | December 11, 2018
OBJECT OF THE WEEK
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Description:
This highly decorated butter churn is a masterpiece of folk design and a visual expression of regional folklore. Why the potter and decorator put so much effort into this piece, when others received no decoration, is not known. Many highly decorated … Learn More
Things to think about:
When was this made? What was it used for? Why do you think it is in the museum's collection?
The Capital Region in 50 Objects Teacher Resources
The 50 Objects teacher resource is a set of 18 lessons with digital reproductions and supporting materials that will introduce students to the history and culture of the Capital Region of New York through object-based learning. Each lesson engages students and aligns to NYS Education Department social studies standards.
Teachers can download the materials for classroom use below.
Comment by Brenell mayfield | 03/21/2014
Love this place
Comment by Teddi McCarthy | 05/24/2017
Interested in a summer programfor 8yr old girl
Reply by Sarah Clowe
Hello Teddi,
Thank you for your interest in summer programming here at the Albany Institute. Here is a link to the Artful Mornings summer program offerings: http://www.albanyinstitute.org/educationproduct/product/Artful-Mornings-2017.html We hope to see you and your young artists this summer!