Narcissa
Niblack Thorne was the wife of James Ward Thorne, son of one of the
founders of Montgomery Ward. She began collecting miniatures as a
child, and her passion for them continued into her adult life. This
slide show is of sixty-eight of
the rooms, now on display at The Art Institute of Chicago.
Unfortunately,
none of the artisans that created these amazing miniatures are
identified. If you recognise anyone's work, please comment. They
should receive credit.
I
found this information about Mrs. Thorne collection on Ileana Ottini
outstanding website. It's a goldmine of information for miniature
enthusiasts.Thanks,
Ileana.
Click
on the photo for details and a link to the slideshow.
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