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May 13 - July 26, 2024
Monday – Friday, 11 AM – 4 PM*
FREE and Open to the Public
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In 1775 the color, Scheel’s Green, was discovered and later in 1814, the much-improved Paris Green was developed. Both pigments were created by chemists and produced a remarkable shade of emerald green by combining chemicals that produced arsenic poison. This vibrant green was extremely popular among the privileged because it symbolized royalty and wealth. Despite the deadly drawbacks, fashions, wallpaper, soaps, paints, and toys were produced in abundance. Factory workers who produced these commodities as well as consumers suffered severe side effects including death. By the end of the 19th century, the deadly greens were replaced with less toxic pigments and dyes.
The art quilts produced for “A Drop of Emerald Green” have just a touch of today’s safe emerald green as a reminder of the tragic history of the color green.
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