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The Museum of the Bible: Thoughts on Museum Location and Historical Timing

American Association for State and Local History

NMAI curators and archivists toured us through their off-site collections as well as their public exhibits, all while emphasizing best research practices in material culture. We left the workshop with a wealth of “new” materials found outside the document-filled archive. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc.

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Architectural Conservator, George Washington’s Mount Vernon

WCG

Conducts and oversees proper sampling of materials for laboratory identification and/or analysis, and cohesively synthesizes findings in written form. Familiarity with the conservation of wood, glass, metals, plaster, brick and stone masonry, and bone and other organic materials.

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The Best Ring Material For Everyday Wear

GIA 4Cs

When it comes to the best ring material for everyday wear, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. From the first sip of your morning coffee to the clink of glasses at dinner, your ring is with you through every moment. A GIA Diamond Grading Report provides an unbiased analysis of the 4Cs: color, clarity, cut, and carat Weight.

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Why Helen Chadwick’s earthy, provocative art remains as vital as ever

The Art Newspaper

Photo: Maja Kardum Presiding over the show was Carcass , a ceiling-high glass tower filled with layers of pungent rotting organic waste. Her most direct influence on me was her use of unconventional materials,” says Gallaccio. Helen Chadwick, The Oval Court (1984-6) Victoria and Albert Museum, London. © Estate of Helen Chadwick.

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WCG Annual 3-Ring Circus, Thursday, January 9th, 2025, 5:00–7:30 pm

WCG

We will share tips and tricks about how we fabricate mounts and supplementary supports constructed of soft and rigid archival materials. That meant looking for a material that could be used to fill the holes, bridge the large gaps, and still be semi translucent.

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RESCHEDULED: WCG Annual 3-Ring Circus, Wednesday, January 29, 2025

WCG

We will share tips and tricks about how we fabricate mounts and supplementary supports constructed of soft and rigid archival materials. That meant looking for a material that could be used to fill the holes, bridge the large gaps, and still be semi translucent.

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Show at Civil War-era fort spotlights California’s Black history from the 19th century to today

The Art Newspaper

Anderson from the California African American Museum in Los Angeles, who were instrumental in providing research and vetting materials made available to the artists. Derricotte has recreated a dining table with a place setting of handmade glass, equal to what one might have experienced in one of Pleasant's boarding houses.