Edward-Dean Museum & Gardens

The Edward-Dean Museum & Gardens, or EDM, is an historical home on 16 acres[1] that was developed into a museum and gardens by antique dealers Edward Eberle and Dean Stout. They opened the facility to the public in 1958 in Cherry Valley, California.[2] The museum features late 16th to early 19th century European & Asian Decorative arts, and a research library containing 17th, 18th, and 19th century works on a variety of subjects.

Edward-Dean Museum & Gardens
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Established1958
Location9401 Oak Glen Rd
Cherry Valley, California, 92223
United States
Coordinates33°59′07″N 116°58′15″W / 33.9854°N 116.9708°W / 33.9854; -116.9708
TypeDecorative arts
Websitewww.edward-deanmuseum.org

The museum and property were deeded to the County of Riverside in 1964,[3] and today it is overseen by the Riverside County Economic Development Agency.

Noted items in collection

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References

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  1. ^ Shimabukuro, Betty (July 11, 1987). "Secrets Within". The Sun. Vol. 114, no. 192. San Bernardino, California: Gannett Company. p. D1.
  2. ^ "Museum of Decorative Art Opening Tea to Aid Hospital". The Sun-Telegram. Vol. XI, no. 47. San Bernardino, California: The Sun Company of San Bernardino, California. February 23, 1958. p. C4.
  3. ^ a b Wheeler, Carla (March 2, 1995). "Threatened Treasures". The Sun. Vol. 119, no. 61. San Bernardino, California: Gannet Company. p. D6.
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