Tureen France, Rouen about 1740 Tin-glazed earthenware Norcross Collection (1938.97)   Decorative Arts The passion for collecting that began with Eleanor Norcross, the Museum’s founder, lives on in the Museum’s Decorative Arts gallery. On view are samples of the earthenware and Chinese export porcelain Norcross collected while she lived in Paris during the late nineteenth century, as well as recent additions to the, collection, and outstanding objects on loan from the Jones and RISD Museums.                         Westerwald Jug German, 1690 Salt-glazed stoneware Museum Purchase in honor of Peter Timms in his 30th year as Director of the Fitchburg Art Museum (2004.T1)