Syllabus Changes-FYI

William Titcomb, Portsmouth, 1854. Courtesy, Historic New England

Tomorrow I will discuss "Painting Portsmouth" based on last seasons exhibition at the Strawbery Banke Museum.  We will have time to discuss readings and other "housekeeping."  Sandra Rux will present "Paisleys in Portsmouth" on March 8th.  We will cover architecture and preservation on site at Strawbery Banke in April.  The painting shown here does double duty-for paintings in Portsmouth as well as Paisleys!

Welcome to Sandra Rux, Curator, Portsmouth Historical Society

Sandra Rux, Curator of the Portsmouth Historical Society and of the John Paul Jones House will discuss "Paisleys in Portsmouth. "  She will examine evolution, materials, technique and design of these much-sought after items-- even today.


For preparatory background, see  http://www.victoriana.com/library/paisley/shawl.html

Object of the week- what is it?

Okay, I was stumped by this one. Look at materials and set up (as well as the "prop").  I will not be able to bring it with me on Tuesday, but have fun!

An invitation...

Are you available for a breakfast meeting on March 4th, 5th or 6th at Young's at 9:30 to discuss assignments and final papers?

Please let me know.

Thank you all.

Children in Colonial America (Children and Youth in America) by James Marten - Powell's Books

Children in Colonial America (Children and Youth in America) by James Marten - Powell's Books

Another good read for a snowy day!

Boston 1775: The Mystery in Dr. Warren’s Recovered Letter

Boston 1775: The Mystery in Dr. Warren’s Recovered Letter: "This week the Massachusetts Archives reported recovering a letter that Dr. Joseph Warren wrote on 25 May 1775, happily passing on the news t..."

I wanted to share this site with you--it is a rich trove of information, well presented and researched and garners discussion. In short, everything a good blog should be or any well thought out discussion for that matter.

Read a few entries- what do you think?

Dressing the Colonial Lady, Old Berwick Historical, 2/24

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This looks like a terrific program.  I hope to attend--perhaps you can too