Pretty in Pink: Shaker’s Use of Pink and other Stories of the Color Through the Centuries

The recent cinematic explosion of Barbie brought the color pink to the forefront of fashion and culture. This, though, is not the first time that pink has had its heyday. Senior Curator Christie Jackson will examine the vivid hue’s appeal over the centuries, with a special focus on its use in the Shaker Office at Fruitlands Museum The prominence of pink was a surprising discovery made during a recent paint analysis of this historic building.

To learn more about our shaker exhibits, please visit ‘a good many hands‘

Exhibit will be open for viewing 1 hour before (5:30pm) the talk begins.

Cancellation Policy: In the event The Trustees cancels a program due to severe weather, low enrollment, or other circumstances, we will notify registrants by email and issue a full refund or transfer to another scheduled program within two weeks of the cancellation. To cancel a reservation, please contact Fruitlands Museum 7 days prior to the start of the program to receive a full refund. Refunds and transfers will not be granted for cancellations placed fewer than 7 days before the start of the program. As a general policy, The Trustees does not issue refunds for weather-shortened performances, in keeping with our standard approach to outdoor programs and the unpredictability of New England weather.

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• Next Friday, 15th August, 10:30 am, Story Hour Pop-Ups in Harvard