From WOOD COUNTY MUSEUM
The Wood County Museum welcomes Marissa Stevenson, Assistant Conservator of Textile Based Collections, Toledo Museum of Art, as the guest speaker for the upcoming Tea & Talk Series event on Thursday, March 16, 2 p.m., at the Wood County Museum, 13660 County Home Road, Bowling Green.
Stevenson’s tea talk is titled “Libbey Spun Fiber Glass” a spun fiber glass dress was made for the 1893 Columbian Exposition discusses fiber glass ensembles made, conservation treatment of this work, and a narrative around the creation of the dress.
Once again, the museum is partnering with The Summer Kitchen. The featured tea selection is called “Blue Sunshine” an herbal tea with soothing herbaceous flavors tempered by delicate strawberry and light citrus will brew a beautiful teal cup of tea.
Reservations and payment need to be completed by Friday, March 10. There are two methods for payment. Either call 419-352-0967 and museum staff can assist or visit woodcountyhistory.org to pay online.
Admission includes tea and light refreshments by local caterer Carpe Diem out of Pemberville, Ohio, and program. Member pricing is $25, while non-member and special diet meals (gluten free or vegan) are $30. All ticket sales are final. Tickets are non-transferrable and non-refundable.
This program is part of the 2023 Tea & Talk series hosted by the Wood County Museum. A complete list of teas and other programs can be found at woodcountyhistory.org.
