The Stamford Historical Society Presents

BEST SEATS IN THE HOUSE
Chairs from the Charlotte D. S. Cruikshank Collection

GRACIOUS LIVING IN STAMFORD
Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries
Photos and Objects from Our Collection

Pictures from the Opening Reception

It was a great pleasure to welcome as our special guest Mrs. Katherine T. S. Coley, Mrs. Cruikshank's niece. She vividly described life at the Cruikshank home with its many antiques when she used to visit her aunt and uncle as a young child.

Above, she is seen looking at the plaque honoring Charlotte Dewing Smith Cruikshank.


Mrs. Coley and Margaret Bowen, curator for the chair exhibit.	Margaret Bowen chatting with Society members Dorothy and John Mix.

Society member Janet Thorpe looking at the Bendel photo album. Exhibit committee members Sara and Patrick Brennan in the background.	Exhibit committee member Rosemary Vacca created this chair arrangement.

Executive Director Dr. Thomas Zoubek welcomes guests.	Mrs. Coley chatting about her aunt.

Listening to Mrs. Coley. From right, committee members Patrick Brennan, Charles Bowen, Claudia Steers and Sara Brennan, and Irene Hahn, curator for the photo exhibit.

Society member Anne Ramsey and Mrs. Coley in front of the display of the photos which Mrs. Ramsey is graciously lending to the Society for the exhibit.	Margaret Bowen giving a gallery talk.

Jane Flounders, Chairman of the Board and Rosemary Vacca	Irene Hahn and Anne Ramsey