The Tomlinson Collection: Toys in Transportation.Touch the joy that the historic toy collection of Ralph Tomlinson brings children and adults and enjoy the paintings of Gloria Bradeson.The Newport Harbor is presenting the collection of toy boats, motor yachts, sailing ships, airplanes, speedboats, rowboats, autos and trucks of local resident Ralph Tomlinson. The marine paintings of Gloria Bradeson will complement the exhibit.When he was 15 yers old, Ralph Tomlinson received all clothes and no toys for Christmas. He vowed revenge right on the spot. Over the years his colection has grown to over 1,500 toys. Similarly, Gloria Bradeson is a devoted painter who was taken by our beautiful marine landscape and ships some years ago. Her pictures will enthrall viewers.Exhibit takes place aboard the "Pride of Newport".Accompanying Photograph: Three of Ralph Tomlinson's boats shown along with a Gloria Bradeson painting of a gaff-rigged sailboat under full sail.
Area: Central County
City: Newport Beach
Location (building): Newport Harbor Nautical Museum
Event Sponsor: Newport Beach, City
Keyword(s): None
| Status | Class# | Start Date | End Date | Day(s) | Time | Ages |
| OPEN | 03/17/98 | 07/10/98 | Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun | 10:00am-5:00pm |
Minimum number of participants: No Minimum
Maximum number of participants: No Maximum
Fee: $4
For guest adults, members are free. $1 for guest children 12/younger