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Born Narcissa Niblack Thorne (May 2, 1882 - June 25, 1966), she was an American artist known for her extremely detailed miniature rooms. Her works depict historical interiors from Europe, Asia and North America from the late 13th to the early 20th century. The Thorne rooms are honored with dedicated exhibits in the Art Institute of Chicago, where a special wing was built to house them, the Phoenix Art Museum, and the Knoxville Museum of Art. (Wikipedia)

I have not be able to find out which pavilion the miniature rooms were exhibited but I am guessing that they were probably displayed in American Art Today in the Community Interests Zone. IF this is incorrect, please contact me so I can make the necessary corrections.

View the older black and white postcards and new color images at the Chicago Postcard Museum.

Watch the video on YouTube of The whole set of the THE THORNE MINIATURE ROOMS


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