The Mütter Museum

Anatomical Heart Tiles 

Several years ago we made a trip to Philadelphia to visit a museum we had dreamed about for a long time. The Mütter Museum, a collection of medical anomalies, is housed at the College of Physicians of Philadelphia. In existence since the mid-nineteenth century, this museum offers those of us fascinated by medical history a mesmerizing world of things to explore. Several pieces from the collection that struck me the most were a specimen cabinet of items extracted from human throats, a massive collection of human skulls, a disturbing glimpse into the world of antique gynecological equipment, and an area devoted to "disorders of the skeletal system." To put it simply, this place completely amazed us. 

When I received an email from the museum store's manager a few weeks ago asking to have my anatomical heart tiles there on consignment I could barely contain my excitement!  Even better, their share of the consignment goes to the preservation and upkeep of the museum.  So, now my heart tiles, which have always had some trouble fitting in, have found the perfect new home! 

Empty Nesters

Natural Edge Maple Cake Board

Maple Mini Wooden Spreaders

     Natural Edge Walnut Cheese Board

Tiny Wheat Tile 

Like all concerned parents, we often wonder what our babies are up to once they have left our nest. We take great care to finish them properly before carefully packaging them up and sending them out into the world. After that, what they are doing from day to day is often a great mystery to us. 

All of their personalities are so different. Of course, we are aware that some are destined for a life of bacchic partying while others will pursue a humbler, more solitary life. We like to imagine that our little rustic serving trios and trivets are often the center of attention and surrounded by fascinating people at cocktail parties. Or, that our mini wooden spreaders are really making a splash somewhere. We can only hope that our tiles are quietly imparting their knowledge in any room they may occupy.

Today, we have posted some pictures of what they are up to in their new lives away from us. It is a relief to see them thriving out there and we are so grateful to their new homes for sharing these pictures with us.