The Thorne Miniatures on Treasure Island, 1939-1940

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The exquisitely detailed Thorne Miniature Rooms, created in the 1930s, toured three American world's fairs during that decade: the Chicago Century of Progress (1933), the Hall of Fine and Decorative Arts at the Golden Gate International Exposition (1939-1940), and the New York World's Fair (1940). Seen by millions at these fairs, their fame was instantaneous and they remain a popular exhibit today at the Art Institute of Chicago and a handful of other museums.

Lindsay Mican Morgan, curator of the rooms at the AIC for many years, will share her expertise about these beautiful and unique works of art, their subsequent influence on the art world, and her experience caring for these beautiful handcrafted pieces.