David Whitehouse

128 pp., 212 color illus., 2000

This book records the growth of the Museum's collection in the 1990s. The nearly 200 objects, which range in date from the last few centuries B.C. to the present, include both useful objects and works of art. They encompass tableware, mosaics, jewelry, stained glass, lighting devices, and furniture. Many of these objects were acquired as gifts. The book, therefore, is not

only a visual feast, but also a tribute to the many benefactors who have enriched the collection. The objects are grouped by date and provenance, and each section is preceded by a brief introduction. The book also contains a general introduction that discusses the Museum's collecting policy, a list of donors, and an index of artists, designers, and factories.