Tiffany, Gorham, and the Height of American Silver, 1840-1930

April 1, 2015 - October 23, 2016 - This exhibiton presents more than sixty exceptional pieces from the IMA’s and private collections.

Visitors to Lilly House will be dazzled by the sparkling wonder of some of the finest examples of American silver from the 19th and 20th centuries. Discover the advancements made by Ti–ffany & Co. and Gorham Manufacturing that led the way for America to become the foremost creator of silverware in the world. The show explores how art and history came together as the United States emerged as an international power on the world stage.