Investigating the Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Death
Frances Glessner Lee (1878-1962) crafted her Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Death to train homicide investigators to “convict the guilty, clear the innocent, and find the truth in a nutshell.” These dioramas of true crime cases revolutionized homicide investigation and are still used for training. Panelists will discuss Glessner Lee’s life and work and the process of conserving and curating the Nutshells for display at the Renwick Gallery in 2017. Light refreshments follow.