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Francis Durand Collection

Francis Durand, a creative genius of his time, left an indelible mark on the world through his diverse creations

Background imageFrancis Durand Collection: Pieced Quilt. Creator: Francis Law Durand

Pieced Quilt. Creator: Francis Law Durand
Pieced Quilt

Background imageFrancis Durand Collection: Chair, 1935/1942. Creator: Francis Law Durand

Chair, 1935/1942. Creator: Francis Law Durand
Chair, 1935/1942

Background imageFrancis Durand Collection: Table (Occassional), c. 1936. Creator: Francis Law Durand

Table (Occassional), c. 1936. Creator: Francis Law Durand
Table (Occassional), c. 1936

Background imageFrancis Durand Collection: Candlestick with Snuffer, 1935/1942. Creator: Francis Law Durand

Candlestick with Snuffer, 1935/1942. Creator: Francis Law Durand
Candlestick with Snuffer, 1935/1942

Background imageFrancis Durand Collection: Doll, c. 1939. Creator: Francis Law Durand

Doll, c. 1939. Creator: Francis Law Durand
Doll, c. 1939

Background imageFrancis Durand Collection: Game Box (For Poker Chips), c. 1939. Creator: Francis Law Durand

Game Box (For Poker Chips), c. 1939. Creator: Francis Law Durand
Game Box (For Poker Chips), c. 1939

Background imageFrancis Durand Collection: Chair, 1935/1942. Creator: Francis Law Durand

Chair, 1935/1942. Creator: Francis Law Durand
Chair, 1935/1942

Background imageFrancis Durand Collection: Chair, 1935/1942. Creator: Francis Law Durand

Chair, 1935/1942. Creator: Francis Law Durand
Chair, 1935/1942

Background imageFrancis Durand Collection: Chair, 1935/1942. Creator: Francis Law Durand

Chair, 1935/1942. Creator: Francis Law Durand
Chair, 1935/1942

Background imageFrancis Durand Collection: Latch Plate, c. 1936. Creator: Francis Law Durand

Latch Plate, c. 1936. Creator: Francis Law Durand
Latch Plate, c. 1936

Background imageFrancis Durand Collection: Pewter Fluid Lamp, c. 1936. Creator: Francis Law Durand

Pewter Fluid Lamp, c. 1936. Creator: Francis Law Durand
Pewter Fluid Lamp, c. 1936

Background imageFrancis Durand Collection: Wrought Iron Fence, c. 1936. Creator: Francis Law Durand

Wrought Iron Fence, c. 1936. Creator: Francis Law Durand
Wrought Iron Fence, c. 1936

Background imageFrancis Durand Collection: Foot Scraper, c. 1936. Creator: Francis Law Durand

Foot Scraper, c. 1936. Creator: Francis Law Durand
Foot Scraper, c. 1936

Background imageFrancis Durand Collection: Toast Rack, c. 1939. Creator: Francis Law Durand

Toast Rack, c. 1939. Creator: Francis Law Durand
Toast Rack, c. 1939

Background imageFrancis Durand Collection: Silver Cake Dish, c. 1936. Creator: Francis Law Durand

Silver Cake Dish, c. 1936. Creator: Francis Law Durand
Silver Cake Dish, c. 1936

Background imageFrancis Durand Collection: Silver Teaspoon, 1935/1942. Creator: Francis Law Durand

Silver Teaspoon, 1935/1942. Creator: Francis Law Durand
Silver Teaspoon, 1935/1942

Background imageFrancis Durand Collection: Candlestick, 1935/1942. Creator: Francis Law Durand

Candlestick, 1935/1942. Creator: Francis Law Durand
Candlestick, 1935/1942

Background imageFrancis Durand Collection: Silver Sugar Bowl, 1935/1942. Creator: Francis Law Durand

Silver Sugar Bowl, 1935/1942. Creator: Francis Law Durand
Silver Sugar Bowl, 1935/1942

Background imageFrancis Durand Collection: Fireplace Kettle, c. 1936. Creator: Francis Law Durand

Fireplace Kettle, c. 1936. Creator: Francis Law Durand
Fireplace Kettle, c. 1936

Background imageFrancis Durand Collection: Spice Grinder, c. 1937. Creator: Francis Law Durand

Spice Grinder, c. 1937. Creator: Francis Law Durand
Spice Grinder, c. 1937

Background imageFrancis Durand Collection: Wall Sconce, 1935/1942. Creator: Francis Law Durand

Wall Sconce, 1935/1942. Creator: Francis Law Durand
Wall Sconce, 1935/1942

Background imageFrancis Durand Collection: Silver Cream Pitcher, 1935/1942. Creator: Francis Law Durand

Silver Cream Pitcher, 1935/1942. Creator: Francis Law Durand
Silver Cream Pitcher, 1935/1942

Background imageFrancis Durand Collection: Wall Sconce, 1935/1942. Creator: Francis Law Durand

Wall Sconce, 1935/1942. Creator: Francis Law Durand
Wall Sconce, 1935/1942

Background imageFrancis Durand Collection: Fireplace Pot, c. 1937. Creator: Francis Law Durand

Fireplace Pot, c. 1937. Creator: Francis Law Durand
Fireplace Pot, c. 1937

Background imageFrancis Durand Collection: Silver Gravy Ladle, 1935/1942. Creator: Francis Law Durand

Silver Gravy Ladle, 1935/1942. Creator: Francis Law Durand
Silver Gravy Ladle, 1935/1942

Background imageFrancis Durand Collection: Silver Creamer, 1935/1942. Creator: Francis Law Durand

Silver Creamer, 1935/1942. Creator: Francis Law Durand
Silver Creamer, 1935/1942

Background imageFrancis Durand Collection: Silver Gravy Ladle, 1935/1942. Creator: Francis Law Durand

Silver Gravy Ladle, 1935/1942. Creator: Francis Law Durand
Silver Gravy Ladle, 1935/1942

Background imageFrancis Durand Collection: Silver Teapot, 1935/1942. Creator: Francis Law Durand

Silver Teapot, 1935/1942. Creator: Francis Law Durand
Silver Teapot, 1935/1942

Background imageFrancis Durand Collection: Silver Sugar Spoon, c. 1936. Creator: Francis Law Durand

Silver Sugar Spoon, c. 1936. Creator: Francis Law Durand
Silver Sugar Spoon, c. 1936

Background imageFrancis Durand Collection: Silver Cake Dish, c. 1936. Creator: Francis Law Durand

Silver Cake Dish, c. 1936. Creator: Francis Law Durand
Silver Cake Dish, c. 1936

Background imageFrancis Durand Collection: Kettle, 1935/1942. Creator: Francis Law Durand

Kettle, 1935/1942. Creator: Francis Law Durand
Kettle, 1935/1942

Background imageFrancis Durand Collection: Soup Pot, c. 1936. Creator: Francis Law Durand

Soup Pot, c. 1936. Creator: Francis Law Durand
Soup Pot, c. 1936

Background imageFrancis Durand Collection: Pitcher, 1937. Creator: Francis Law Durand

Pitcher, 1937. Creator: Francis Law Durand
Pitcher, 1937

Background imageFrancis Durand Collection: Toy Train, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Francis Law Durand

Toy Train, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Francis Law Durand
Toy Train, 1935/1942

Background imageFrancis Durand Collection: Vinegar Jug, c. 1939. Creator: Francis Law Durand

Vinegar Jug, c. 1939. Creator: Francis Law Durand
Vinegar Jug, c. 1939

Background imageFrancis Durand Collection: Bottle, c. 1936. Creator: Francis Law Durand

Bottle, c. 1936. Creator: Francis Law Durand
Bottle, c. 1936

Background imageFrancis Durand Collection: Quilt (Detail), c. 1936. Creator: Francis Law Durand

Quilt (Detail), c. 1936. Creator: Francis Law Durand
Quilt (Detail), c. 1936

Background imageFrancis Durand Collection: Doll, c. 1939. Creator: Francis Law Durand

Doll, c. 1939. Creator: Francis Law Durand
Doll, c. 1939

Background imageFrancis Durand Collection: Petticoat, c. 1937. Creator: Francis Law Durand

Petticoat, c. 1937. Creator: Francis Law Durand
Petticoat, c. 1937

Background imageFrancis Durand Collection: Cane Head or Handle, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Francis Law Durand

Cane Head or Handle, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Francis Law Durand
Cane Head or Handle, 1935/1942

Background imageFrancis Durand Collection: Quilt (Crib Quilt), 1935 / 1942. Creator: Francis Law Durand

Quilt (Crib Quilt), 1935 / 1942. Creator: Francis Law Durand
Quilt (Crib Quilt), 1935/1942

Background imageFrancis Durand Collection: Dress, c. 1939. Creator: Francis Law Durand

Dress, c. 1939. Creator: Francis Law Durand
Dress, c. 1939

Background imageFrancis Durand Collection: Quilt, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Francis Law Durand

Quilt, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Francis Law Durand
Quilt, 1935/1942

Background imageFrancis Durand Collection: Printed Quilted Patches, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Francis Law Durand

Printed Quilted Patches, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Francis Law Durand
Printed Quilted Patches, 1935/1942

Background imageFrancis Durand Collection: Flip Glass, c. 1937. Creator: Francis Law Durand

Flip Glass, c. 1937. Creator: Francis Law Durand
Flip Glass, c. 1937

Background imageFrancis Durand Collection: Womans Shoe, c. 1938. Creator: Francis Law Durand

Womans Shoe, c. 1938. Creator: Francis Law Durand
Womans Shoe, c. 1938

Background imageFrancis Durand Collection: Decanter, c. 1937. Creator: Francis Law Durand

Decanter, c. 1937. Creator: Francis Law Durand
Decanter, c. 1937

Background imageFrancis Durand Collection: Quilt (Bed Coverlet), c. 1936. Creator: Francis Law Durand

Quilt (Bed Coverlet), c. 1936. Creator: Francis Law Durand
Quilt (Bed Coverlet), c. 1936




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Francis Durand, a creative genius of his time, left an indelible mark on the world through his diverse creations. As a pitcher in 1937, he showcased his artistic prowess with intricate designs that captivated all who beheld them. Francis Law Durand's toy train from 1935 to 1942 was not just a plaything but a masterpiece that transported children to magical realms of imagination. In c. 1939, Durand ventured into uncharted territory by crafting a vinegar jug that blended functionality with aesthetic appeal seamlessly. His bottle from around 1936 exuded elegance and sophistication, proving that even everyday objects could be transformed into works of art under his skilled hands. Durand's attention to detail was evident in every stitch of the quilt he created in c. 1936 - each thread telling its own story within the larger tapestry. The doll he fashioned in c. 1939 became more than just a toy; it became an embodiment of childhood dreams and companionship. The petticoat designed by Francis Law Durand in 1937 epitomized grace and femininity, showcasing his ability to infuse beauty into even the most intimate garments. His cane head or handle from between 1935 and 1942 displayed both strength and artistry as it served its practical purpose. Quilts held a special place in Durand's heart as evidenced by his crib quilt from between 1935 and 1942 - delicate yet resilient, warm yet comforting for little ones nestled beneath its folds. And then there was the dress he crafted around c. 1939 - an exquisite garment that adorned women with timeless elegance. Francis Law Durand's quilts were not merely blankets but stories woven together with love and care; they spoke volumes about tradition and heritage while embracing innovation simultaneously.