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Winterthur

American  
[vin-ter-toor, vin-tuhr-toor] / ˈvɪn tərˌtʊər, ˈvɪn tərˌtur /

noun

  1. a city in Zurich canton, in N Switzerland, NE of Zurich.


Winterthur British  
/ ˈvɪntərtuːr /

noun

  1. an industrial town in NE central Switzerland, in Zürich canton: has the largest technical college in the country. Pop: 90 483 (2000)

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The initiative is run by researchers from the University of Delaware in collaboration with Delaware's Winterthur Museum.

From BBC

In his studio were studies of his current work, delicate watercolors of historic rooms with scenic wallpapers, which he sketched during the past two years at the Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library in Delaware and in other historic Eastern houses.

From Seattle Times

Melanie has given paintings to the art restoration department at Winterthur Museum in Delaware for its trainees to practice on.

From Washington Post

“As a curator, I actively seek metalwork that brings design, handwork‌‌ and cultural significance to Winterthur’s collection,” wrote Ann Wagner, who is the curator of decorative arts for the Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library in Delaware.

From New York Times

Though he kept rents low as a landlord, many of his properties were so neglected that officials in his home city, Winterthur, were forced to take action.

From New York Times