Monthly Archives: February 2012
From the Intern Desk: Tall Case Clock
Intrepid intern Tara has kindly agreed to assist me in sharing more information about items in our collection on the blog. So, without any further ado, here is Tara’s take on our tall case clock: One of the most prized … Continue reading
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Friday Photo: Customer Service
This week, I returned from the Small Museum Association conference energized and full of ideas about using technology in museums, collections management, and improving the visitor experience at historic sites. The picture above came from one of the best sessions … Continue reading
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Friday Photo: High and Mighty Pug
I don’t know what I would do without the Lewis Walpole Library prints. Every time I find myself lacking inspiration for a Friday blog post I just start browsing and find something delightful. This week’s selection redresses an inequality on … Continue reading
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Drink Like Jefferson
The topic of Thomas Jefferson seems to pop up often, in relation to very diverse topics. In today’s Washington Post, there’s an article about Madeira, the Portuguese wine that was popular in the 18th century. The restaurant in the Jefferson … Continue reading
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Friday Photo: From Facebook
I have Facebook on the brain because I am preparing to present a workshop on museums and Facebook at the Small Museum Association Conference on February 19th. I have to convince people who work and volunteer at small, often-understaffed museums … Continue reading
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Friday Photo: Tax Time
One of the blogs about historical costume that I like to look at, American Duchess, used the frustration that came from doing her taxes as inspiration for a post full of 18th century satirical prints about taxes. When I saw … Continue reading
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