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1 day ago · Among the most impressive jewels on display is an Art Deco brooch with a 60 ct. emerald centerpiece, carved and engraved in India in the 17th century, formerly in the collection of General Foods heiress and art collector Marjorie Merriweather Post. “It’s a piece that really shows the life of a jewel over time,” says Stoehrer.
May 24, 2024 · Today, we look at some gems in Manhattan. 1. Morris-Jumel Mansion. The Morris-Jumel Mansion was constructed in 1765 by Roger Morris, a British loyalist and was known as Mount Morris. During the ...
2 days ago · (Columbia, SC) – On Thursday, June 6 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, the annual meeting of the Columbia Museum of Art’s Friends of African American Art &
May 7, 2024 · One is now inside the grove, out of one world and in the mysterious heart of another.”. – Cross Creek, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings. More than six decades after her death, a rusty gate still halfheartedly guards the sandy path to Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings’ rural Central Florida home.
May 9, 2024 · Campbell House Museum. Step back to the elegant Victorian era with a visit to the beautifully restored and meticulously preserved historic Campbell House Museum. Located on Locust Street, this charming museum exudes the rich history and cultural heritage of St. Louis during the 1800s.
May 9, 2024 · The Weeden House Museum and Garden is a grand property built in 1819. It’s provided a home for important figures in Huntsville’s history, including Bartley M. Lowe; Maria Howard Weeden, a famous artist and poet; and John McKinley, an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. Now you have a chance to tour the historic building ...
May 9, 2024 · Art lovers can delight in several excellent museums, from the Blanton Museum of Art and the Contemporary Austin to the Mexic-Arte Museum. For those intrigued by vintage toys, the Austin Toy Museum is a delightful journey through time, featuring rare collectibles and nostalgic relics. For history buffs, the Bullock Texas State History Museum ...
