Silver, Sleighs, and Gingerbread: Exploring Russian Decorative Arts at Dorich House Museum – GI 25 145
1 December 2025 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm GMT
Tutor: Dr Louise Hardiman MA, PhD
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This session will explore the collection of Russian decorative art at Dorich House Museum, Kingston University, which includes porcelain, silver, glass, lacquerware, and folk art. Between 2021 and 2023, Louise Hardiman was consultant to the museum to research and catalogue the objects.
In this session she will discuss the collection, its broader contexts, and share some of the project outcomes.
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Papier Maché Lacquered Box. Photo: Dorich House Museum/Ellie Laycock
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About the Speaker
Dr Louise Hardiman
Dr Louise Hardiman specialises in nineteenth and twentieth century Russian and Ukrainian art, the international Arts and Crafts movement, and the history of British-Russian cultural exchange. She is an independent consultant, writer, and lecturer who has taught undergraduate students and adult learners in various educational settings. Dr Hardiman is a firm believer in the benefits of lifelong learning. She knows well its opportunities and challenges, including the practicalities of how to fit study in alongside the multitude of other daily tasks.
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