Behind The Scenes

Years of research have gone into unlocking the story of the museum’s Art Deco bedroom, its nearly forgotten creator, and its patrons. The expertise and effort of many individuals has ensured the most accurate presentation. 

  • A black and white archival photograph of Elaine’s bedroom depicting her dressing table, daybed, and an assortment of small decorative objects.

    Unlocking the Room

    Forensic style research was the first step in revealing the story of the Wormser Bedroom.

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  • Woman adjusts the skirt of Elaine Wormser’s bedspread as it drapes over the bed.

    Reuniting the Collection

    To present as much of the room’s original material as possible, the museum’s team of conservators worked to clean, repair and preserve each original element of the bedroom.

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  • A recreated design of Elaine Wormser’s carpet on paper, next to a woven carpet sample and colored yarns in beige, grass green, olive green, and dark and light blue.

    The Use of Reproductions

    To make Elaine Wormser’s bedroom complete for display, the museum reproduced key elements vital to re-creating this total work of art.

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  • An overview shot of the room being installed in the museum, with carts of tools and materials spread around that will be used to reconstruct the room.

    Setting the Stage

    Enjoy this time-lapse video of the Cincinnati Art Museum team installing Elaine Wormser’s bedroom.

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