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Thomas H. Sinsheimer of West Grove

Thomas H. Sinsheimer, 70, of West Grove, died Thursday, Dec. 26, at the Ware Presbyterian Village in Oxford. He was the longtime companion of Isabelle Fenster.

Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was the son of the late Harry Charles and the late Louise (Cullura) Sinsheimer.

Tom worked for US Airways as the fleet service chief agent retiring in 1988.

Tom was involved with Penn Township for over three decades and was a township supervisor for several years.

He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren, enjoying trips to Strasburg Railroad and points near and far.

He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Survivors include in addition to Isabelle, one daughter, Marie Louise Montemurno of Viera, Fla.; one son, Michael H. Sinsheimer, Sr. of Pensacola, Fla.; grandchildren, Brandon Thomas Sinsheimer and Dana Elaine of Nottingham, Kevin Thomas and Nikki Jo, Michael Harry Sinsheimer Jr., Annemarie Louise Taylor, Orion Montemuno, and Asher Montemuno; great grandchildren, Thomas Mark Sinsheimer, Miranda Nicole Sinsheimer, Kevin Thomas Jr, Hunter Taylor and Rylee Monroe Taylor.

Services occurred quickly on Saturday, Dec. 28, at the Foulk & Grieco Funeral Home due to last minute travels of the family. Interment will be held privately. Contributions in his memory may be made to ALS Association 321 Norristown Rd. Suite 260 Ambler, PA 19002. To share a memory with Tom’s family, please visit www.griecocares.com

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Dorothy L. Woodson of Chadds Ford

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Dorothy L. Woodson, 88, of Chadds Ford, died Saturday, Dec. 28, at her residence. She was the wife of William L. Woodson, with whom she shared 69 years of marriage.

Born in St. Louis, Mo., she was the daughter of the late Louis F. and Mabel Jackson Plass.

Mrs. Woodson was a homemaker. She enjoyed camping, flower gardening, housekeeping, going to auctions and garage sales.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by one daughter, Janis Reynolds and her husband Allan of Chadds Ford, and one granddaughter, Jennifer Reynolds of Chadds Ford.

Her Funeral service will be held at noon, on Tuesday, Dec. 31, at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, 250 West State Street in Kennett Square. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the Salvation Army, 701 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.grieoccares.com

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Pyle, Maxfield Parrish, Norman Rockwell and N.C. Wyeth Featured in New Exhibit

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NC Wyeths Washington — Pyle, Maxfield Parrish, Norman Rockwell and N.C. Wyeth Featured in New Exhibit

A Date with Art:

The Business of Illustrated Calendars

January 25 – May 18, 2014 at the Brandywine River Museum

Howard Pyle, Maxfield Parrish, Norman Rockwell and N.C. Wyeth–foremost illustrators in the first half of the 20th century–created some of their best-known images for advertising calendars. These hung in millions of homes, shops and offices, providing artists with an opportunity to disseminate their work to a much broader audience than that for books or magazines.

This exhibition introduces visitors to the once-thriving, lucrative business of illustrated calendars. From Parrish’s haunting work for General Electric’s Edison Mazda brand to Norman Rockwell’s iconic images for the Boy Scouts of America, calendar images contributed greatly to an artist’s popular reputation. Yet as these four artists reaped financial benefit and fame by creating art for calendars, the connection to commercial ventures at times undermined their critical reputations as artists. This exhibition, featuring work from public and private collections, will reveal the various ways in which these artists integrated calendar work into their careers, adapting to shifting views of contemporary art, illustration and business.

N.C. Wyeth’s America in the Making

January 25 – May 18, 2014

Images of inspirational and patriotic events in American history, from Coronado’s 16th-century expedition through the Southwest to Abraham Lincoln’s second inaugural address in 1865, will be on view in this exhibition.
The exhibition features 12 dramatic paintings created by the artist in the late 1930s for a popular advertising calendar, and shows Wyeth’s renowned mastery of stirring action and authentic detail. Props from the artist’s Chadds Ford studio, such as a life mask of Abraham Lincoln, a coonskin cap and a Kentucky rifle, will provide fascinating insight into how Wyeth created these paintings. Visitors will be encouraged to record a calendar image of their own that depicts an important event from American history.

The America in the Making paintings are on loan from the collection of the Brunnier Art Museum of Iowa State University in Ames. An illustrated catalogue from the Brunnier Art Museum will be available.

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Downton Abbey at Hotel du Pont

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Hotel du Pont is pleased to announce an outstanding month of unforgettable events based on the hit drama, Downton Abbey, to begin January 2014.

Inspired by the masterpiece British television drama on PBS, Downton Abbey Month invites guests to the Green Room restaurant to celebrate a traditional afternoon tea, a specialty lunch, and a formal four-course dinner as it was in times gone past, or more appropriately, as it was when the historic Hotel du Pont opened over 100 years ago.

Prepare for the Season 4 Premiere on Sunday, January 5, 2014 with a special Downton Abbey Tea including live entertainment and tables dressed with specialty lace linens. On this day only, guests are also encouraged to wear early 1900’s Period Dress. Guests will enjoy a three-course tea service, and can choose from a variety of teas including the new, Hotel du Pont Centennial Blend, a hearty black tea infused with hints of pineapple, the symbol of hospitality. Tea service begins at 3:30pm and is $34/person.

On January 6 through January 17, 2014, guests can enjoy a specialty themed Downton Abbey Lunch in the Green Room, appropriately priced at $19.12, the year that the show was originally set.

On Saturday, January 11, 2014, the Green Room will host a 4-course Downton Abbey Dinner. Live entertainment and white-glove service will help set the tone. Special guest Tom Savage, Director of Museum Affairs at Winterthur Museum and Gardens, will be in attendance to share details regarding the upcoming Downton Abbey Exhibit at Winterthur, which will begin in March 2014. Dinner is $100/person, inclusive of gratuity, wine pairing, and valet parking.

Be sure to ask about the Hotel du Pont Downton Abbey Overnight stay package, which will be offered starting in March 2014.

For information on any of these Downton Abbey events, or to make a reservation, please call 302-594-3154 or 800-338-3404.

The 217-room Hotel du Pont is located in the heart of Wilmington, less than 25 minutes from the Philadelphia International Airport and only minutes from Amtrak and Interstate 95. The Hotel is a member of Preferred Hotels® & Resorts Worldwide and Historic Hotels of America. For information and reservations, call 800-441-9019 or 302-594-3100 or contact your nearest travel agent

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