Cake plate; ca. 1876; hand-painted porcelain; by Mary Bella Brice; The Historic New Orleans Collection, gift of N. West Moss, 2017.0504.1.2

Cake plate; ca. 1876; hand-painted porcelain; by Mary Bella Brice; The Historic New Orleans Collection, gift of N. West Moss, 2017.0504.1.2

March 14, 2020
This event has been postponed.

Due to concerns about COVID-19 (the coronavirus) THNOC's lecture "Porcelain Palettes: The Art of China Painting in New Orleans" has been postponed.

We will reach back out with a new date when it becomes available.


Presented once a quarter for THNOC members, the 2020 Williams Decorative Arts Lectures will highlight new research ranging on topics from Spanish furniture to pottery found beneath Tremé. Lectures begin at 10 a.m. in the Counting House, 533 Royal Street. Registration is strongly encouraged.

Decorative Arts Curator Lydia Blackmore surveys works by local artists, from professionals to Newcomb students, highlighting new acquisitions in THNOC’s holdings.

Not a member? Rates start at just $45 per year and all levels include free admission to the Williams Decorative Arts Lecture Series in addition to many more benefits. Join online or call (504) 598-7155.