University of Southern California (Gamble House)

The Gamble House, part of the University of Southern California, will use grant funds to treat 305 objects in its collections (most designed by architects Charles and Henry Greene specifically for the house) and 30 select architectural features. Objects include a mixture of glass, metalware, and textiles that are integral to the design and story of the house. The architecture and decorative arts designed by Charles Greene and his brother Henry a century ago in California are recognized internationally as among the finest of the American Arts and Crafts Movement. The Gamble House, constructed between 1907 and 1909, is the Greenes’ best known commission and the only one to survive intact with complete furnishings and fixtures designed by the architects. Details of the conservation treatment will be shared with the community through e-mail, newsletters, and the museum’s Web site.