The Freer Library is once again open for business! In celebration, enjoy this informative post by librarian Mike Smith: The Freer-Sackler Library's copy of Cang shu ji shi shi or more »
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They might not have been April Fools, but they are definitely enjoying themselves . . . Journal des dames et des modes, 1914, Un incroyable et une Cantiniere More images more »
Howard Fogg, Revised encyclopedia of caged birds . . . , 1928, Woodcut showing the family tree of canaries -all varieties coming from the wild canary. The Anacostia Community Museum more »
One of the painting Peales, Sarah Miriam Peale was also the last of the artistic dynasty, whose members included her uncle Charles Wilson Peale, and cousins Rembrandt, Raphaelle, and Rubens Peale. more »
Huston Dove and Todd Morgan, both Library Systems and Services employees working for the Libraries’ Cataloging Department, had their photographs selected for inclusion in the 2010 issue of The Northern more »
Mrs. Lydia Green Abell, Woman in her various relations; containing practical rules for American females, 1853, The title page from "Woman in her various relations" emphasizes the sanctity of motherhood. more »