In this volume of 29 essays Weil s overarching concern is that museums be able to earn their keep that they make themselves matter in an environment of potentially shrinking resources. Also included in this collection are reflections on the special qualities of art mu... Lees meer.

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This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such... Lees meer.

Surveys the Smithsonian Institution s collections of ceramics jewelry metalwork musical instruments textiles toys furniture and other decorative works of art... Lees meer.

Prepared From The Reports Of Prof. Henry To The Regents And Other Authentic Sources.... Lees meer.

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Drawing on personal interviews with surviving recipients and in-depth research this comprehensive study provides the behind-the-scenes story of the more than one hundred American aviators from all military services who have received medals because of their service inc... Lees meer.

This social history of Iranian carpets traces their production use and exchange from the fifteenth century until World War II highlighting in particular the carpet boom from 1873 to 1914. Over these five centuries the Iranian hand-knotted piled carpet shifted from... Lees meer.

Written in a style readily understood by the general reader this book surveys the rich and varied world of Australian mammals including such creatures as koalas kangaroos Tasmanian devils dingos and wombats. Because of the continent s isolation Australian mammals... Lees meer.

A lush world of birds and the environments they inhabit -- ready for you to color. Smithsonian s National Zoo Conservation Biology Institute presents a fascinating new coloring book that provides an up close and personal tour through a vibrant range of birds.With thi... Lees meer.

Professor Noel D. Broadbent is one of Sweden s foremost experts on north Swedish archaeology and literally wrote the book on the prehistory of the Skellefte region on the North Bothnian coast. This knowledge is now brought to bear on the issue of Saami origins. The foc... Lees meer.

Combining extensive field research from West Africa to the Horn with findings culled from American and European museum archives Labelle Prussin and the book s other contributors - including Peter A. Andrews Uta Holter Anders Grum Amina H. Adan and Arlene Fullerton... Lees meer.

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