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Feeding Desire: Design and the Tools of the Table, 1500–2005

On view May 5–October 29, 2006

A journey through the evolution of Western dining from the Renaissance to the present, Feeding Desire features objects from Cooper-Hewitt's world-class collections. The exhibition will address the development of utensil forms, innovations in production and materials, etiquette, and flatware as social commentary.


Feeding Desire: Design and the Tools of the Table, 1500–2005 is sponsored by The Tiffany & Co. Foundation.

Additional support is provided by Mr. John H. Bryan, Crate and Barrel, and The Felicia Fund.

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