“Junk from the Trunk; Star Quality” Exhibit at Linden Place Features Theatrical and Personal Memorabilia of Legendary Actress, Ethel Barrymore and her Family Dating from1800-1960’s.
Linden Place Museum is hosting “Junk from the Trunk”, a
rotating exhibit of DeWolf and Colt family memorabilia, throughout the museum’s 2012 tour season. These displays from the museum’s own collection will introduce visitors to never before seen research, artifacts, photographs, and documents, giving a whole new perspective on the history of this fascinating Bristol family.
Linden Place’s “Junk from the Trunk” exhibits also
explore universal themes, such as childhood, work, and recreation, related to Linden Place as well as the experiences of others from the time period and today.
Currently on display through August 31
is "Star Quality", This display will include photographs and theater memorabilia from Ethel Barrymore’s early days in theater and those of her brothers John and Lionel Barrymore.
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Ethel Barrymore was a highly regarded stage actress in New York City and a major Broadway and film performer. Barrymore was an Oscar award winner for best supporting actress. She married Russell Colt, grandson of George DeWolf who built Linden Place, in 1909 and had three children with him.
This special exhibit is included in museum admission. Linden Place is open for tours Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10am to 4pm, and by appointment.
Admission is $8, $6 for seniors and $5 for children.
