The High Style of Dorothy Draper — Museum of the City of New York
The High Style of Dorothy Draper opened May 2006 at the Museum of the City of New York, curated by Donald Albrecht, with exhibition design by Pure+Applied, lighting design by Anita Jorgensen Lighting Design, and fabrication by Voll Inc.
| Venue | Museum of the City of New York |
|---|---|
| Project type | Temporary Exhibition |
| Status | Completed |
| Year completed | 2006 |
Credits
| Firm | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Pure+Applied | Exhibit Design | |
| Anita Jorgensen Lighting Design | Lighting Design | |
| voll-inc | Fabrication | Wall, floor, platform, and door construction |
Description
The retrospective on interior designer Dorothy Draper drew more than 300,000 visitors over six months and later traveled to the Women's Museum in Dallas (December 2006-July 2007). Installations included an oversized "Manor Rose" wallpaper pattern scaled to 4 feet and a 9-foot birdcage chandelier.