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Virtual Visit to the Shelburne Museum in Vermont

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So, the last ten years my museum experiences were mostly influenced by my daughter.  And, another great influencer is the internet.  Thank goodness for the internet , which takes me to a different destination everyday, while I am stuck at home.  I was feeling the same way a few years ago.  It was the dead of winter and I started my search of impressionism.  It brought me to a sight for the top 25 places in the world to view Impressionism.  I was surprised how many I visited.  Then when I came to see there was a collection on view in Shelburne, Vermont I was so happy.  I was visiting Burlington and going right by there for training at April Cornell.  But, this part wasn't open during the winter.  So, it had to wait until a visit during the summer.  It really was amazing, the whole place is amazing.  Electra Havemeyer Webb was born to collectors during the Golden Age.  She grew up in an apartment in New York City. ...