ONLY A FEW WEEKS LEFT BEFORE
ANTIQUE SMOKING PIPES EXHIBITION LEAVES
(July 2003, #029_a)


WHAT: Don't miss the last chance to see a rare and extensive collection of antique smoking pipes at the Brandywine River Museum.

The Art and Design of Antique Smoking Pipes features an outstanding selection of antique European and American pipes made of clay, porcelain, wood and meerschaum that dramatically demonstrate how this utilitarian and ubiquitous utensil gradually evolved into an art form expressed in many mediums. The exhibition focuses on extraordinary examples of smoking pipes that provided their owners with visual as well as smoking pleasure, and with prestige. All are lent from private collections.

WHEN: Through July 27

WHERE: Brandywine River Museum
U.S. Route 1
Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania

ADMISSION: $6 for adults
$3 for senior citizens and students
Free for members and children under six

MORE INFO: Brandywine River Museum, 610-388-2700

MEDIA CONTACT: Halsey Spruance or Suzy Stahl at 610-388-8337

Photography available upon request.

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