Old Lyme, Connecticut: Nut Lady and the Nut Museum (Gone)
Site of now defunct Nut Museum was the home of artist Elizabeth Tashjian, where she displayed her nut sculptures, paintings, memorabilia, and expounded on her nut philosophies.
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Elizabeth Tashjian, the charismatic Nut Lady and creator of the Nut Museum, is the "Talk of the Town" again. The April 18, 2005 issue of The New Yorker included a story in their Talk of the Town section: "The Nut Lady Returns." The story describes Elizabeth's nut legacy, and her recent difficulties with the state.
... [05/04/2005] Complete News StoryA full-length video documentary tells the story of Elizabeth Tashjian, the "Nut Lady," who lost her Nut Museum in 2002 but continues to spread the cheery messages of Nutdom. Roadsideamerica.com talked with the film's director.
... [03/28/2004] Complete News StoryElizabeth Tashjian is back in the public eye with an exhibit that recreates part of her Nut Museum, which many feared lost forever when the museum closed in 2002 and property sold in 2003. The Lyman Allyn Art Museum, New London, Connecticut, will host the retrospective for four months.
... [01/17/2004] Complete News StoryElizabeth Tashjian's battle to regain her Old Lyme, CT home (and Nut Museum) has apparently ended with its sale to a town resident. Probate Judge Sylvia Peterson authorized the sale of the property while Elizabeth remained in the care of a court-appointed conservator....
[03/10/2003] Complete News StoryAfter a social worker found Elizabeth Tashjian, aka "The Nut Lady," comatose on the floor of her Old Lyme home (and Nut Museum) in late May, few believed she would survive. While the 89-year old artist lay in Middlesex Hospital's ICU, court officials appointed a conservator to handle her estate.
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Nut Lady and the Nut Museum
- Directions:
- Was in Old Lyme, 1/2 mile south of I-95 via Shore Rd/156 to Ferry Rd. First driveway and old house on the right. Private property.
- Status:
- Gone
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