Kiplin Hall and Gardens has won a prestigious award from The Collections Trust and £1,000 prize.
The Collections Trust Award highlights the often-unsung achievements of those who manage the collections that lie at the heart of all museums.
The award for 2020-21 “Celebrating Collections Management” has been won by Kiplin Hall for its work on the Annie Marchant Kitchen and Dairy Collection.
This quaint mug features in the new exhibition
As well as industry recognition, the award also brings a cash prize of £1,000 for the museum.
The Annie Marchant Project and the collection of kitchen and dairy objects was secured by Kiplin as a bequest after the death of Kent based antiques dealer Annie Marchant, aged 68, in early 2020.
Annie Marchant, the Kent based antiques dealer, whose generous bequest has found a new home in the popular North Yorkshire museum
Project officer Alice Rose, who was recruited especially for the project, said: “Having seen the exceptional work undertaken by the other nominees it is even more thrilling to win this award against such stiff competition.
"I’d especially like to thank our volunteers for their work, which is still ongoing, to properly care for and research this unique and informative collection.”
Long term plans for the collection are currently underway.
This butter print depicting a swan features in the new exhibition
The museum will reopen to visitors once restrictions allow. For now, visitors can explore the historic grounds and gardens. Go to www.kiplinhall.co.uk for opening times.
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