Cape May Point Resident Ron Rollet Donates Wedgewood China to Cape May’s 1879 Emlen Physick Estate

Cape May Point resident Ron Rollet has donated six place settings of Wedgewood china in the rare “Bullfinch” pattern, to Cape May’s Victorian House Museum, the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate. The china dates from circa 1880. The Emlen Physick Estate is Cape May’s only Victorian House Museum. The Physick Estate has been lovingly preserved and restored to its original splendor by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). The 18-room Physick House was built in the Stick Style of architecture, and has the trademark design features of renowned Philadelphia architect Frank Furness. The Estate provides an in-depth glimpse of the Victorian period and offers year-round tours and unique living history programs. Shown here, each with pieces of the Wedgewood settings are, from left, MAC Director Michael Zuckerman, Ron Rollet, MAC Curator Gail Capehart and MAC Registrar Ben Ridings. The Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) is a multifaceted not-for-profit organization committed to promoting the preservation, interpretation, and cultural enrichment of the Cape May region for its residents and visitors.MAC membership is open to all. For information about MAC’s year-round schedule of tours, festivals, and special events, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278, or visit MAC’s Web site at www.capemaymac.org.