The People
Between 1859 and 1954, three generations of Gibson family members and dozens of servants lived and worked at 137 Beacon Street. In many ways, their experiences are typical of individuals of their particular gender and social class. And yet, their unique stories allow us to explore this period of Boston’s history through a distinctly personal lens.
Click below to learn more about who lived at 137 Beacon.
The People
Between 1859 and 1954, three generations of Gibson family members and dozens of servants lived and worked at 137 Beacon Street. In many ways, their experiences are typical of individuals of their particular gender and social class. And yet, their unique stories allow us to explore this period of Boston’s history through a distinctly personal lens.
Click below to learn more about who lived at 137 Beacon.
Student Research
In the spring of 2021, a group of students from the Boston University College of General Studies studied the Asian export art in the collection of the Gibson House. Under the supervision of faculty member Indu Ohri, groups of students analyzed the objects, their meaning, and their context. We invite you to read their conclusions below and visit the Gibson House for your own exploration of Asian export art.