{"id":3268,"date":"2019-12-12T11:44:31","date_gmt":"2019-12-12T15:44:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.bard.edu\/arthistory\/?p=3268"},"modified":"2019-12-12T11:44:48","modified_gmt":"2019-12-12T15:44:48","slug":"prof-susan-merriams-curiosity-cabinet-class-displays-in-the-vitrines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bard.edu\/arthistory\/?p=3268","title":{"rendered":"Prof. Susan Merriam&#8217;s Curiosity Cabinet Class Displays in the Vitrines"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The students in Professor Susan Merriam&#8217;s Curiosity Cabinet course have done some fascinating work at Montgomery Place this semester. They&#8217;ve been delving into the collection, which houses more than 8,000 objects, to research some of the most unique pieces. The course explores the historical phenomenon of the curiosity cabinet, a precursor to the modern museum. Yesterday, they opened an exhibition at the Stevenson Library showcasing their work. 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