Young Men’s Christian Association (Association Hall)

Between his first visit to Philadelphia in January 1882 and his return in May, Wilde gained experience giving lectures to American audiences. This lecture on the decorative arts was a practical application of Aesthetic principles, such as interior decoration and dress. Despite these positive changes, Wilde’s tour organizer, Col. F. W. Morse, booked the lecture for Association Hall at 2:00 p.m., hoping for an audience of women interested in a domestic topic. The Hall did not fill.

To see the announcement for Oscar Wilde’s lecture at Association Hall, click here:

https://rosenbach.org/wilde-in-philadelphia-walking-tour/announcement-combined/