Journal des dames et des modes, 1914, Pl. 183: Costumes Parisiens. Petite robe de taffetas pour l'apres-midi, Illustration (plate 183) by Gerda Wegener (1885-1940) Artist Gerda Wegener is best known for more »
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As part of the Smithsonian's celebration of Women's History month, many photographs are grouped on Flickr. An image from the Libraries collections by edward Curtis is on display, "Jicarilla Maiden," more »
On March 7, 1876 the telephone patent was granted to Alexander Graham Bell. It's clear from the trade catalogue below that it didn't take too long for folks to get more than more »
Brenda Putnam was a sculptor and daughter of the first Librarian of Congress, Herbert Putnam. Some of her most well-known pieces include the Puck statue at the Folger Library in more »
No, it's not a fifties horror movie—not yet! The Smithsonian acquired a giant octopus in January and it is now on display to the public. He may be deceptively small more »
"N is for Noodles," and is also a very fun illustration from David Pelletier's The Graphic Alphabet. This image is part of Picturing Words: The Power of Book Illustration, which is more »