Contact: Philippe du Bois
(717) 334-7950
info@lordnelsons.com
The Greenwich Workshop
151 Main Street, P.O. Box 231
Seymour, CT 06483
www.greenwichworkshop.com
Lord Nelson’s Gallery in
Gettysburg Announces
Anniversary
Open House & Breast
Cancer Awareness Benefit
Celebrate the
Women
In Our Lives
Featuring Fine Art that Celebrates the
Role of Women as
Inspirations for Life and Living
An Early Detection Benefit Event
Throughout the Month of October
Gettysburg, PA - September 15, 2005 Lord
The Pink Ribbon by James C. Christensen
Nelson’s Gallery, in honor of their 15th anniversary,
©James C. Christensen
©The Greenwich Workshop. Inc.
announces a month-long celebration and breast
cancer awareness benefit. Lord Nelsons Gallery in
Gettysburg invites the public to a celebration of the role of women as
inspirations for life and living, featuring the fine art of numerous contemporary artists. “Come enjoy a
collection of fine art that invites us to celebrate the women we have known and their influence on our lives,“
said Philippe du Bois, director of Lord Nelson’s Gallery. Lord Nelson’s Gallery is located at 27 1/2
Chambersburg Street in downtown Gettysburg. This month-long event is free to the public.
Refreshments will be served on Fridays and Saturdays and, throughout the month, you can enter a drawing
for these
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great free prizes! Week one prize: •A framed Terry Redlin encore print; Week two prize: •A framed signed
History Meets the Arts show poster; Week three prize: •A $75.00 gift certificate for Lord Nelson’s Gallery
and Week four prize: •A complimentary one night stay at the James Gettys Hotel.
Artist James C. Christensen painting, The Pink Ribbon, was created exclusively for a national breast cancer
awareness promotion launched by the Greenwich Workshop, Inc. (North America’s leading publisher of fine
art limited editions) and its Authorized Dealers. Lord Nelson’s Gallery is one of only a handful of Authorized
Greenwich Workshop dealers nationwide to offer the The Pink Ribbon as an open edition fine art print on
paper, 11 x 14 inches, at $30, and in a Fine Art Limited Edition Giclée Canvas, signed by the artist and
numbered in an edition of just 250. Ten percent of the retail price of all pieces sold from both editions
will be donated by the publisher to a national breast cancer awareness organization, funds to be
used to support breast cancer initiatives.
The History of Lord Nelson’s Gallery
“Lord Nelson’s Gallery has changed quite a bit over the past 15 years, comments owner, Philippe du Bois.
“The store was actually born in 1989 and named ‘Around the World Imports’ which was located between
where we are now and the Blue Parrot Bistro next door (the space is now the courtyard between the two
buildings). You would have found Belgian lace and chocolates, Alaskan jewelry and native crafts,
Guatemalan bags and blankets and Black Hills Gold jewelry. In March of 1990, we moved next door and
the rest is Lord Nelson’s history. The business was renamed to ‘Lord Nelson’s’ in honor of George’s black
lab at the time, Nelson. At that point, you began to see wildlife T-shirts, backpacks, figurines, more
Guatemalan things, environmentally oriented children’s toys and wildlife art. Eventually the name became
‘Lord Nelson’s Nature Store & Gallery’ to better reflect the products offered. The historical art aspect of the
business first appeared in 1993 and what you find today as ‘Lord Nelson’s Gallery’ is the evolution over the
past 15 years in business.”
Major Renovations and The James Gettys Hotel
“In 1995-1996, through the generosity of Lord Nelson’s partner Alan Hoeweler, we purchased the entire
building and began the extensive renovation of turning what was the Youth Hostel into an eleven room suite
hotel, The James Gettys Hotel,” states Philippe du Bois. “During this construction, Lord Nelson’s expanded
to the second floor and opened what was the more formal gallery space - home to much of the historical art,
bronze sculpture and original paintings. The James Gettys Hotel (re)opened in September 1996.
‘Reopened’ because this building was The James Gettys Hotel in the early to mid-1900s.”
The Changes Today
There have been many changes at Lord Nelson’s Gallery during the past several months. Today, you’ll find
the gallery has moved all onto one level, with the extra space coming from what used to be Thistlefield’s
Tea Room next door. The decision was made to convert what was the upstairs gallery for Lord Nelson’s into
an additional hotel suite, and take what was upstairs and move it to where the Tea Room was - this was
done by connecting the two storefronts by way of an opening in the rear of the store. Lord Nelson’s Gallery
now offers better access to view all the art and wares at the gallery than you ever before. Additional street
exposure is a plus and it all creates a more welcoming atmosphere to the gallery.
The Majestic Suite Opens
Through this latest round of renovations, the James Gettys Hotel now has twelve suites to offer travelers
and residents alike. Upon entering the suite, you walk directly into the living room complete with kitchen/bar
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and entertainment area. You pass through into the grand
bedroom, with armoire, fireplace and king size bed. Finally,
there is the modern bathroom with double sinks, Jacuzzi tub
and two person shower. All beautifully coordinated with
fabrics, colors and plush carpeting. The suite is majestic and,
it’s named after Gettysburg’s local theater that is now
undergoing a $16 million renovation project slated to open
November 2005.
“We are thrilled to be collaborating with The Greenwich
Workshop and to have this opportunity to bring art together
with the fight against breast cancer,” said Philippe du Bois,
director of Lord Nelson’s Gallery.“ This collaboration brings the
importance of breast cancer awareness to the public in a very
visual way. I would love to see this beautiful breast cancer
image hang in every doctor’s office in Gettysburg.”
About Lord Nelson’s Gallery
Lord Nelson’s Gallery is located at 27 1/2 Chambersburg Street
in Gettysburg. Gallery hours are Monday-Thursday & Saturday
from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
and Sunday 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. For more information, contact
Lord Nelson’s Gallery at (717) 334-7950 or
info@lordnelsons.com. Visit Lord Nelson’s on the web at
www.lordnelsons.com
Top Photo: The entrance to the new Gallery space
2nd from top Photo: What was the Tea Room is now the
historical art gallery space
3rd from top Photo: The oversized bedroom with fireplace
in the newly constructed “Majestic Suite” in the James
Getty Hotel
Bottom Photo: The kichen/bar and living area in the
“Majestic Suite”
We invite you to visit
www.greenwichworkshop.com/media to access
useful story materials including downloadable images
as well as a biography and photo of James C.
About the Greenwich Workshop
The Greenwich Workshop is a leading provider of limited
edition fine art prints and canvases, fine art gifts (including
three-dimensional products in porcelain and Pearl Bisque™)
and books. The Greenwich Workshop represents more than 50
leading artists through its authorized network of more than
1,200 art and framing retailers located throughout North
America. Established in 1972, the company’s mission is to
enhance the quality of people’s lives through high quality,
affordable art. The Greenwich Workshop is located in
Seymour, Connecticut.