An example in a different style and color.but same moon and stars pattern from the Museum of American Glass in West Virginia, Retrieved March from https://magwv.pastperfectonline.com/webobject/337F2572-FC09-410B-AB5D-124527354076 Catalog Number 2010.66.31 Object Name Compote Description L.E. Smith Glass Company No. 5283 Moon and Stars, Compote, Amber Manufacturer/Artist L.E. Smith Glass Company Dta Made ca 1966-1983 Diameter (in)…
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“Living history museums immerse you in the past and can help you feel more connected to ancestors.” ` (Morton, 2019). Living collections are a favorite to be sure. However, we all enjoy the diversity, as well as the observational experiences that these collections bring to the community and others. I have favorites, the Getty…
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#5. Curation and Collecting: Why do we collect? The featured photo needs introduction. Steven Lubar, a professor of American studies at Brown, as he looks behind the scenes at museums, exploring the way that curators consider what to collect and how to display it. He’ll focus on the story of the Jenks Museum, Brown University’s museum…
Read MoreCanberra’s National Museum of Australia Australia has numerous museums. I hope to visit one day soon. I decided to check Australia’s, Canberra’s National Museum out. They have three statements under Vision, Mission, and Values. Their strategic commitments invest, challenge, explore and connect across all aspects of their business (nam.gov.au, 2021). Purpose statement: “The Museum…
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Job Discussions: The inner workings of a museum can be vast. I enjoy all aspects of a museum. Small museums can be less intimidating to almost any visitor, but offers a more personal experience. As for larger museums, you can be overwhelmed and can be easily lost in a sea of people, literally. This has…
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2). Types Discussion: What do you think is an important reason that there are several different types of museums? And/or what is/are your favorite botanical gardens/zoos/aquaria that you’ve visited? I believe that the collection and the management of museums can be intense and overwhelming at times. With this in mind, smaller museums may be more…
Read MoreUpon reflection for the question above, I will start with my earliest experience. As a young child growing up in Germany, my first experiences revolved around weekly outings with family members to all sorts of places in particular museums and zoos. Walking and taking trains were common place for our family outings. My uncle would…
Read MoreGood Afternoon, It is a pleasure to meet everyone. I just got home form work. I live and work in Eastern New Mexico. I’m a Cultural Resources Program Manager for two military bases and a Doctoral Candidate in Indigenous Studies at UAF. I’m taking the course as a refresher. I’m currently developing two curation agreements.…
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