LENOX, Mass. — Historian Camille Arbogast will speak about Ogden Codman, Jr., a transatlantic tastemaker, during an illustrated talk drawn from material in Historic New England's Codman Family Papers archival collection. 

 

Her talk at Ventfort Hall is on Aug. 22 at 4 pm. A tea will follow her presentation.

 

Ogden Codman, Jr., attained professional prominence in Gilded Age society as a co-author with Edith Wharton of the best-selling design manual The Decoration of Houses. Drawing upon classical influences from both sides of the Atlantic, he designed buildings and interiors for clients including Vanderbilts and Rockefellers. An architectural historian, he also documented historic structures in America and France, a legacy that continues to aid scholars today. Discover the life and oeuvre of this transatlantic tastemaker.

 

Camille Arbogast is a public historian, writer, and museum professional. For many years, she has worked at Historic New England's Codman Estate, the family home of Ogden Codman, Jr.

 

Tickets are $30 for members and with advance reservation; $35 day of; $22 for students 22 and under. Reservations are strongly encouraged as seats are limited. Walk-ins accommodated as space allows. For reservations visit https://gildedage.org/events/ or call us at (413) 637-3206. Please note that all tickets are nonrefundable and non-exchangeable. The historical mansion is located at 104 Walker Street in Lenox.

 

The summer series of Tea & Talks is sponsored by the Dobbins Foundation.