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Collectors seldom see Mr. Potato Head as cross collectible, but in Tiffany at the Morse: Louis Comfort Tiffany—
2011 an Elvis Mr. Potato Head was released, which Elvis fans snatched Impressions on Film, Canvas, and
up. There are The Wizard of Oz taters, Star Trek taters, Batman taters, Two New Exhibitions Paper draws on the Museum’s
and even Homer Simpson taters, all of which are cross collectible. No Explore collection of Tiffany’s less known
doubt, a Rock n’ Roll tater that can dance the Mash Potato can’t be too two-dimensional works, examples
far away. WINTER PARK, FL.—On that are poetic in character—
Today, Mr. Potato Head’s image is found on a variety of collectible October 17, the Charles Hosmer sometimes joyous, sometimes
items, including puzzles, board games, play sets, video games, novelty elegiac. Tiffany, who traveled
items, and clothing apparel. He has become a world-recognized Morse Museum of American broadly, was unceasingly engaged
celebrity. Art opens two new exhibitions
For collectors, especially those seeking to earn profits on collectible celebrating Louis Comfort with his visual environment,
investments, Mr. Potato Head is a good investment. An original Mr. Tiffany’s creative spirit and the recording his impressions with
Potato Head boxed set sells for about $85 (if you can find one), and creative process at Tiffany Studios. camera, brush, and pen.
some of the later sets (set #7950 for example) sell for $260 or more. Louis Comfort Tiffany— The Morse Museum, which
Even original Mr. Potato Head spare parts bring high dollar bids on Impressions on Film, Canvas, celebrates its 75th anniversary this
eBay or in antique stores, making this Potato Head something more and Paper is an exhibition of year, is home to the world’s most
than just a spud. Tiffany’s personal photographs, comprehensive collection of works
paintings, and watercolors that by Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848–
“Darth Tater” Mr. Potato Head, provides an intimate view of the 1933). These include not only
NIB from Hasbro. I’ve seen this Tater innovator who built the artistic lamps, windows, art glass, pottery,
advertised on eBay for $25 empire of Tiffany Studios. While and paintings, but the chapel
and for $1,030.
Decisions, decisions; Tiffany’s famous works in glass interior he designed for the 1893
which one to buy? dazzle, Tiffany the man found World’s Columbian Exposition and
inspiration in the simple beauty art and architectural elements from
of everyday life, farm scenes, his Long Island estate, Laurelton
children playing in the surf, and Hall. The collection also includes
boats on the Hudson River. American art pottery, paintings,
Both shows are organized from and decorative art.
the Museum’s extensive collection The Museum is located at
of Tiffany works. Tiffany was 445 N. Park Avenue. For more
an artist as well as a visionary. information, call (407) 645-5311
Vintage, “Katie the Carrot” and
“Mr. Potato Head” in original box; Throughout his life he was an or visit www.morsemuseum.org.
$20. active painter and photographer.

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