Student Thesis Work in Antiquities
Eloise McFarlane ’24.5 chronicles ancient glass specimens from the Roman Empire as well as others of Islamic origin from the thirteenth to nineteenth centuries.
Anonymous (Gabonese, Kota peoples), Kota-Obamba Reliquary Figure [detail], 19th century, wood, brass, and copper, 16 1/2 × 9 1/2 × 2 1/4 inches. Collection of Middlebury College Museum of Art, VT. Purchase with funds provided by the Middlebury Museum and Visual Arts Council Project Fund, 2019.014. (Photo: Don Ross, Vermont)
The Middlebury College Museum of Art is the largest learning laboratory on campus and a vibrant cultural hub in the local and regional community. Our expansive collections and diverse temporary loan exhibits provide opportunities for all visitors to be engaged and inspired.
360-Degree Photo Spheres of the Museum’s Lower Galleries
Middlebury’s Ancient Glass
Ancient Glass Deep Dive
The museum holds a sizable collection of ancient glass, replete with a variety of common yet remarkable objects. The collection is rooted within rich historical and cultural grounds and provides significant value as a teaching tool to our institution. This blog post details sections from A Catalog and Exploration of Middlebury’s Ancient Glass Collection, the culmination of senior thesis work by Eloise McFarlane completed in the fall of 2023.
In February of 2025 Eloise will begin an 18-month stretch as the museum’s Sabarsky Graduate Fellow.
Campus Public Art Walking Tour: An Introduction
An introduction to a walking tour of Middlebury’s public art collection, narrated by Professor Emeritus of History of Art and Architecture John Hunisak.
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