Lecture:
Mrs. Thorne's World of Miniatures

Glessner House Museum Coach House
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Narcissa Niblack Thorne began collecting miniatures as a young girl. Her fascination grew and as an adult, she gained world-wide recognition for her hundreds of miniature rooms created with such exacting detail that they became educational tools for students of architecture and interior design. She left 68 of her rooms to the Art Institute of Chicago, where they remain on permanent exhibit in a gallery devoted solely to Mrs. Thorne's masterpieces. Join author Sally Sexton Kalmbach as she explores the fascinating life of this artisan, who was also a one time resident of Prairie Avenue and a member of Frances Glessner's Monday Morning Reading Class. Copies of Kalmbach's new book, "Mrs Thorne's World of Miniatures," will be available for purchase and signing.