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From Convent to Museum: The Renovation Story
The Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary, whose members are commonly known as the Sisters of Loretto, is a Roman Catholic congregation founded in France in 1609. In 1847, the Loretto Sisters arrived in Canada and by 1856 they had established a convent in Guelph, located on “Catholic Hill” near to the Church of…
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Voices from the Engraver
Experience the creative process, technical skill, and artistry that underlies the production of Canadian stamps and bank notes.
Find out more »Cursive: Reading and Writing the Old School Way
RECEPTION: FRIDAY, JUNE 22, 6:30 PM In any style, cursive text, also known as handwriting, script, longhand, or running text, is the joining of the character symbols of language in a flowing manner, generally for the purpose of making writing faster and more efficient. Ancient cultures developed systems of writing that have evolved and persisted into the…
Find out more »Unmentionables and Under Things
Throughout the twentieth century, the design of undergarments offered a mix of durability, comfort, and aesthetic appeal. As hemlines rose, women had new choices in stockings, knickerbockers, girdles, and brassieres. Men’s smalls led to long johns and eventually to the jock strap that coincided with the invention of the bicycle. Undergarments, originally unseen and unmentionable,…
Find out more »Revelations from the Collection
A revealing look, through photography, at selected artifacts from the collections featuring ordinary objects made extraordinary.
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Tea at Two
TUESDAY TO SUNDAY, JUNE 26 TO SEPTEMBER 2 · 2 TO 4 PM · $15 + HST RESERVATIONS AT GUELPHMUSEUMS.CA Tour McCrae House, then relax and reflect over tea and scones in the peaceful backyard gardens. Menu includes McCrae House Tea, scones with whipped cream, jam and berries and treats. Please ensure your reserve the number of…
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