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Background imageDescription Collection: 'Weld, ' Larz Anderson house, 151 Newton Street, Brookline, Massachusetts, c1914

"Weld, " Larz Anderson house, 151 Newton Street, Brookline, Massachusetts, c1914. House Architecture: Little & Browne changes to existing house, from 1899

Background imageDescription Collection: 'Weld, ' Larz Anderson house, 151 Newton Street, Brookline, Massachusetts, c1914

"Weld, " Larz Anderson house, 151 Newton Street, Brookline, Massachusetts, c1914. House Architecture: Little & Browne changes to existing house, from 1899

Background imageDescription Collection: 'Brookside, ' William Hall Walker house, Brookside Road, Great Barrington, Massachusetts, c1916

"Brookside, " William Hall Walker house, Brookside Road, Great Barrington, Massachusetts, c1916. House architecture: Carre`re & Hastings

Background imageDescription Collection: 'Brookside, ' William Hall Walker house, Brookside Road, Great Barrington, Massachusetts, c1916

"Brookside, " William Hall Walker house, Brookside Road, Great Barrington, Massachusetts, c1916. House Architecture: Carre`re & Hastings

Background imageDescription Collection: 'Weld, ' Larz Anderson house, 151 Newton Street, Brookline, Massachusetts, c1914

"Weld, " Larz Anderson house, 151 Newton Street, Brookline, Massachusetts, c1914. House Architecture: Little & Browne changes to existing house, from 1899

Background imageDescription Collection: 'Weld, ' Larz Anderson house, 151 Newton Street, Brookline, Massachusetts, c1914

"Weld, " Larz Anderson house, 151 Newton Street, Brookline, Massachusetts, c1914. House Architecture: Little & Browne changes to existing house, from 1899

Background imageDescription Collection: Ladle, 1935/1942. Creator: A. Zaidenberg

Ladle, 1935/1942. Creator: A. Zaidenberg
Ladle, 1935/1942

Background imageDescription Collection: Glass Bottle, 1935/1942. Creator: A. Zaidenberg

Glass Bottle, 1935/1942. Creator: A. Zaidenberg
Glass Bottle, 1935/1942

Background imageDescription Collection: Grandfather Clock, c. 1936. Creator: A. Zaidenberg

Grandfather Clock, c. 1936. Creator: A. Zaidenberg
Grandfather Clock, c. 1936

Background imageDescription Collection: Chest, c. 1936. Creator: Leon Witt

Chest, c. 1936. Creator: Leon Witt
Chest, c. 1936

Background imageDescription Collection: Brooch, c. 1937. Creator: Emma Wilson

Brooch, c. 1937. Creator: Emma Wilson
Brooch, c. 1937

Background imageDescription Collection: 'The Breakers, ' Cornelius Vanderbilt II house, 44 Ochre Point Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island, 1914

"The Breakers, " Cornelius Vanderbilt II house, 44 Ochre Point Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island, 1914. House Architecture: Richard Morris Hunt, 1892-1896

Background imageDescription Collection: Whiskey Glass, c. 1936. Creator: Emma Wilson

Whiskey Glass, c. 1936. Creator: Emma Wilson
Whiskey Glass, c. 1936

Background imageDescription Collection: Candle Lantern, c. 1939. Creator: Jack Williamson

Candle Lantern, c. 1939. Creator: Jack Williamson
Candle Lantern, c. 1939

Background imageDescription Collection: Tewer or Cupboard, c. 1938. Creator: Sarah F. Williams

Tewer or Cupboard, c. 1938. Creator: Sarah F. Williams
Tewer or Cupboard, c. 1938

Background imageDescription Collection: Blanket Chest, c. 1938. Creator: Sarah F. Williams

Blanket Chest, c. 1938. Creator: Sarah F. Williams
Blanket Chest, c. 1938

Background imageDescription Collection: School-master's desk, probably 1938. Creator: Sarah F. Williams

School-master's desk, probably 1938. Creator: Sarah F. Williams
School-master's desk, probably 1938

Background imageDescription Collection: Sugar Chest, c. 1938. Creator: Sarah F. Williams

Sugar Chest, c. 1938. Creator: Sarah F. Williams
Sugar Chest, c. 1938

Background imageDescription Collection: Silk Taffeta Costume, c. 1938. Creator: Sarah F. Williams

Silk Taffeta Costume, c. 1938. Creator: Sarah F. Williams
Silk Taffeta Costume, c. 1938

Background imageDescription Collection: Infant's Baptismal Dress, c. 1938. Creator: Sarah F. Williams

Infant's Baptismal Dress, c. 1938. Creator: Sarah F. Williams
Infant's Baptismal Dress, c. 1938

Background imageDescription Collection: 'The Breakers, ' Cornelius Vanderbilt II house, 44 Ochre Point Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island, 1914

"The Breakers, " Cornelius Vanderbilt II house, 44 Ochre Point Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island, 1914. House Architecture: Richard Morris Hunt, 1892-1896

Background imageDescription Collection: Painted Chest, 1935/1942. Creator: Chester Faris

Painted Chest, 1935/1942. Creator: Chester Faris
Painted Chest, 1935/1942

Background imageDescription Collection: Dueling Pistol, c. 1937. Creator: Richard Whitaker

Dueling Pistol, c. 1937. Creator: Richard Whitaker
Dueling Pistol, c. 1937

Background imageDescription Collection: Lantern, c. 1936. Creator: Richard Whitaker

Lantern, c. 1936. Creator: Richard Whitaker
Lantern, c. 1936

Background imageDescription Collection: Bandbox Cover, c. 1936. Creator: Stewart Wheeler

Bandbox Cover, c. 1936. Creator: Stewart Wheeler
Bandbox Cover, c. 1936

Background imageDescription Collection: Chair, 1935/1942. Creators: Hans Westendorff, Frank Wenger

Chair, 1935/1942. Creators: Hans Westendorff, Frank Wenger
Chair, 1935/1942

Background imageDescription Collection: Wall Paper, c. 1936. Creator: Hebilly West

Wall Paper, c. 1936. Creator: Hebilly West
Wall Paper, c. 1936

Background imageDescription Collection: Armchair, c. 1936. Creator: Simon Weiss

Armchair, c. 1936. Creator: Simon Weiss
Armchair, c. 1936

Background imageDescription Collection: Chest, 1935/1942. Creator: Thomas Watts

Chest, 1935/1942. Creator: Thomas Watts
Chest, 1935/1942

Background imageDescription Collection: Esquisse pour la galerie Lobau de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris : Génies musiciens - Monuments... 1890

Esquisse pour la galerie Lobau de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris : Génies musiciens - Monuments... 1890
Esquisse pour la galerie Lobau de l'Hotel de Ville de Paris : Genies musiciens - Monuments de Paris, 1890

Background imageDescription Collection: Esquisse pour la galerie Lobau de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris : Apollon, 1890

Esquisse pour la galerie Lobau de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris : Apollon, 1890. Creator: Hector d Espouy
Esquisse pour la galerie Lobau de l'Hotel de Ville de Paris : Apollon, 1890

Background imageDescription Collection: Esquisse pour l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris (galerie Lobau) : Fluctuat Nec Mergitur, 1890

Esquisse pour l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris (galerie Lobau) : Fluctuat Nec Mergitur, 1890. Creator: Hector d Espouy
Esquisse pour l'Hotel de Ville de Paris (galerie Lobau) : Fluctuat Nec Mergitur, 1890

Background imageDescription Collection: Tilt-top Table, c. 1936. Creator: Holger Hansen

Tilt-top Table, c. 1936. Creator: Holger Hansen
Tilt-top Table, c. 1936

Background imageDescription Collection: Man's Stick Pin, c. 1938. Creator: Kalamian Walton

Man's Stick Pin, c. 1938. Creator: Kalamian Walton
Man's Stick Pin, c. 1938

Background imageDescription Collection: Jewelry, c. 1939. Creator: Kalamian Walton

Jewelry, c. 1939. Creator: Kalamian Walton
Jewelry, c. 1939

Background imageDescription Collection: Coverlet Detail, c. 1942. Creator: Annie L. Vaughn

Coverlet Detail, c. 1942. Creator: Annie L. Vaughn
Coverlet Detail, c. 1942

Background imageDescription Collection: Armchair, c. 1936. Creator: Nicholas Gorid

Armchair, c. 1936. Creator: Nicholas Gorid
Armchair, c. 1936

Background imageDescription Collection: Sofa, c. 1936. Creator: Nicholas Gorid

Sofa, c. 1936. Creator: Nicholas Gorid
Sofa, c. 1936

Background imageDescription Collection: Bathurst, Dunnsville vic. Essex County, Virginia, 1935. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston

Bathurst, Dunnsville vic. Essex County, Virginia, 1935. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Bathurst, Dunnsville vic. Essex County, Virginia, 1935

Background imageDescription Collection: Bolling House, 224 S. Sycamore St. Petersburg, Dinwiddie County, Virginia, 1933

Bolling House, 224 S. Sycamore St. Petersburg, Dinwiddie County, Virginia, 1933. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Bolling House, 224 S. Sycamore St. Petersburg, Dinwiddie County, Virginia, 1933

Background imageDescription Collection: Minor houses and details, Blandfields, Dinwiddie County, Virginia, 1933

Minor houses and details, Blandfields, Dinwiddie County, Virginia, 1933. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Minor houses and details, Blandfields, Dinwiddie County, Virginia, 1933

Background imageDescription Collection: Lloyd House, Petersburg, Dinwiddie County, Virginia, 1933. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston

Lloyd House, Petersburg, Dinwiddie County, Virginia, 1933. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Lloyd House, Petersburg, Dinwiddie County, Virginia, 1933

Background imageDescription Collection: Battersea, Petersburg vic. Dinwiddie County, Virginia, 1933. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston

Battersea, Petersburg vic. Dinwiddie County, Virginia, 1933. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Battersea, Petersburg vic. Dinwiddie County, Virginia, 1933

Background imageDescription Collection: Plain Dealing, Charlottesville vic. Albemarle County, Virginia, 1933

Plain Dealing, Charlottesville vic. Albemarle County, Virginia, 1933. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Plain Dealing, Charlottesville vic. Albemarle County, Virginia, 1933

Background imageDescription Collection: Clock Case, c. 1936. Creator: John Dieterich

Clock Case, c. 1936. Creator: John Dieterich
Clock Case, c. 1936

Background imageDescription Collection: Mary Scott Townsend house, Washington, D.C. c1910. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston

Mary Scott Townsend house, Washington, D.C. c1910. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Mary Scott Townsend house, Washington, D.C. c1910. Photograph shows sculpture of an embrace between a nude young woman and a faun at the Townsend house, later home of Mathilde and B

Background imageDescription Collection: Weld Larz Anderson, Brookline, Mass. between 1913 and 1930. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston

Weld Larz Anderson, Brookline, Mass. between 1913 and 1930. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Weld Larz Anderson, Brookline, Mass. between 1913 and 1930

Background imageDescription Collection: Pont-Neuf, seen from entrance to Place Dauphine, Malaquais quay with College des

Pont-Neuf, seen from entrance to Place Dauphine, Malaquais quay with College des... c1666 and 1669. Creator: Unknown
Pont-Neuf, seen from entrance to Place Dauphine, Malaquais quay with College des Quatre Nations, the Grande Galerie and Louvre, around 1669, current 1st and 6th arrondissements



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"Exploring the World Through Descriptions: From Albrecht Durer's Rhinoceros to Fortnum & Mason" A glimpse into history with Albrecht Durer's iconic woodcut of a rhinoceros, showcasing the artist's imaginative interpretation. Indulge in luxury at Fortnum & Mason, a renowned British department store offering exquisite goods and delectable treats. Unveiling nature's secrets through "Methodus plantarum sexalis in sistemate naturae descripta, " a botanical masterpiece capturing the wonders of plants. Delve into Japanese culture as we encounter geishas embodying the famous proverb: "See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil. " Discover the majestic Pinus cembra or Arolla pine, an evergreen conifer that thrives in mountainous regions across Europe and Asia. Relive The Zulu War through a vivid depiction of the Battle of Isandula (Isandhlwana), where bravery clashed with adversity on African soil. An intricate diagram unravels the complexity of cutaneous nerves in our head and neck, shedding light on our body's remarkable network. Witness nature's captivating carnivorous marvel - Dionaea muscipula or Venus flytrap - as it lures unsuspecting prey with its mesmerizing traps. Journey beneath our skin to explore superficial arteries and veins that intricately weave across our face and scalp like lifelines connecting us all. Encounter Araucaria columnaris & A. heterophyllo trees standing tall against time; their unique forms grace landscapes around the world with elegance. Unlock ancient wisdom depicted within a Zodiac adorned by winged male figures – possibly Cupid/Eros – symbolizing love’s celestial influence. In this diverse collection spanning art, science, culture, and nature lies an invitation to appreciate the intricacies of our world through captivating descriptions.