Technology is a major part of our lives and our
culture and the Lockwood Mathews Mansion has put together an exhibit that
explores the roots of today’s technology by displaying the “futuristic”
inventions of the Victorian Era.
The Mansion was ahead
of its time and one of America's most technologically advanced buildings during
the Civil War and the Victorian era so it makes the perfect backdrop for this
new exhibit called What is It? Technologies and Discoveries of the Victoria
Era.
Victorian era gadgets, technologies and
breakthroughs will be on display at the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum through
October 6th. What Is It? Technologies and Discoveries of the
Victorian Era will tantalize student and adult audiences in the
exploration of mid-to-late 19th century inventions and discoveries
in many diverse areas including communication, transportation, manufacturing,
medicine, food and recreation. Visitors are sure to be surprised at how some of
those historic breakthroughs are still very relevant today.
A highlight of the exhibit allows visitors to view
cutting-edge Victorian Era technology that were precursors of some of today’s
technologies, including telegraphs, Dictaphones, gas lighting and early
examples of telephones,
as well as burglar alarms, stock tickers and much more. Visitors will discover
items still enjoyed today, from board games to food such as condensed milk and
breakfast cocoa.
Artifacts on display include loans from Connecticut's Mattatuck Museum and the Museum of American Finance, New
York City, among others.
About the Lockwood Mathews Mansion
The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum is a
National Historic Landmark located at 295 West Avenue in Norwalk. Tours for the
museum and exhibit are offered Wednesdays through Sundays, at noon, 1 p.m., 2
p.m., and 3 p.m. Admittance is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $6 for
children. Children under 8 are admitted free. For more information, visit www.lockwoodmathewsmansion.com,
or call 203-838-9799.
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