November 1, 2008–February 1, 2009
Long before the dish ran away with the spoon, flatware designs added drama to the art of dining. This rich overview considers the influence and evolution of utensils on the theater of the table. Included with all admission tickets. Members free. Feeding Desire: Design and the Tools of the Table, 1500-2005, is organized by Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum. The exhibition was sponsored by The Tiffany & Co. Foundation. Additional support was provided by Mr. John H. Bryan, Crate and Barrel, and the Felicia Fund. Presented at Winterthur by DuPont and The Tiffany & Co. Foundation. Additional support provided by Potter, Anderson, Corroon LLP.
Winterthur Museum & Country Estate—known worldwide for its preeminent collection of American antiques, naturalistic garden, and research library for the study of American art and material culture—offers a variety of tours, exhibitions, programs, and activities throughout the year. Winterthur has been named one of the country’s “10 great places of historic proportions” by USA Today and “one of the 10 grandest mansions in America” by Budget Travel. For information, including special services, call 800.448.3883, 302.888.4600, or TTY 302.888.4907. Online, visit winterthur.org.
Museum hours are 10 am to 5 pm, Tuesday–Sunday. Winterthur, located on Route 52, six miles northwest of Wilmington, Delaware, and five miles south of U.S. Route 1, is closed Mondays (except holidays and during Yuletide), Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. Winterthur is committed to accessible programming for all. For information, including special services, call 800.448.3883, 302.888.4600, or TTY 302.888.4907. Online, visit winterthur.org.

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