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Meet the Board:
Alice Dickinson
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Alice is the Curator of Collections at the New York Yacht Club.
Acknowledgements

​I acknowledge that my home and place of work reside on the ancestral land of the Lenape people. I pay respect to the Indigenous people living in the region today and to their ancestors who stewarded the land before being forcibly pushed out. I acknowledge that the work and stories of Indigenous people are not sufficiently highlighted in scholarship and I will strive to learn from their leadership and join them in protecting these sacred lands and waterways.  
What was one of your favorite memories from your time as a Fellow?
One of my favorite parts of the program is the opportunity to travel to see different craftsmen, historic sites, and alumni. A trip that stands out to me was our visit to London as part of the English Design History course. I still remember having to run to keep up with Brock and our guide, Angus, as we toured the city the morning we arrived. While a whirlwind, it was amazing to visit so many sites and be able to discuss them with my cohort. It wasn’t just the travel but the traveling companions that made the visits so memorable. 
 
Give me a funny anecdote or memorable moment from your days as a Fellow.
Each year the graduating fellows take a class photo. We decided to create a “Clue” themed image. You know, Colonel Mustard in the Wentworth Room with a posset pot or Ms. Scarlet in the Empire Bedroom with a curtain tie back, sort of thing. We each chose an object from the education collection or brought in from home so we could take them throughout the house. We ended up selecting an image where we are carefully holding our props, so no one thought we were actually going to throw a Chinese export plate or hit each other with a cabriole leg. We always adhered to proper care and handling practices for collection pieces!
 
What advice do you have for current Fellows? ​
Take time outside of your coursework to explore the stacks, wander through the house and stroll through the gardens. You never know what you’ll stumble upon.

You probably already realize what a strong network you have but use it! It is never too early to reach out to alums in the field. We are here to support you.
Alice Dickinson with large silver electrotype of the Jerningham Wine Cooler at the Victoria and Albert Museum
A favorite from the London trip: an electrotype of the Jerningham Wine Cooler on view at the V&A
WPAMC 2012 jumping for joy on the New England trip
With Ben Colman, Shoshana Resnikoff and Abbey Chamberlain Brach one evening in Salem, MA while on the New England trip
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  • HOME
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    • CALENDAR
    • MEDIA GALLERY OF PAST EVENTS
  • ALUMNI
    • GET INVOLVED
    • ALUMNI SPOTLIGHTS
    • IN MEMORIAM
  • DIRECTORY
    • UPDATE YOUR LISTING
    • DIRECTORY (MEMBERS ONLY)
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