The Met’s Christmas Tree: A Holiday Tradition

Program Type:

History

Age Group:

Adults
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This lecture explores the history behind one of New York City’s most beautiful and beloved Christmas traditions: The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Neapolitan Baroque Angel Tree and Nativity Scene. We will dive into the story behind the female artist and collector, Loretta Hines Howard, whose incredible vision and generosity led to the creation of this annual tradition, as well as the story behind many of the 18th-century artists and objects themselves.

Mallory Mortillaro serves as the Curator of Collections for the Hartley Dodge Foundation in Madison, N.J. In addition, Mallory is an art historian and educator.  She has ten years of teaching experience and has worked on various art research projects for museums and organizations in the New York metropolitan area.

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This program is graciously shared with us by our friends at the Kemmerer Library, Harding Township