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- "Intimate Encounter" by Emily Brock, 2007 - Emily Brock creates intricate glass scenes about everyday life. In spite of ordinary subject matter, there is usually a sense of whimsy in her work. In <em>Intimate Encounter</em>, the features of the girl gazing into the pond are finely detailed while the oversized water lilies and frosted texture of the vegetation spark the imagination.

- 2007
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"Intimate Encounter" by Emily Brock, 2007
Emily Brock creates intricate glass scenes about everyday life. In spite of ordinary subject matter, there is usually a sense of whimsy in her work. In Intimate Encounter, the features of the girl gazing into the pond are finely detailed while the oversized water lilies and frosted texture of the vegetation spark the imagination.
- Luther Burbank Notebook, "Lily Seeds &c., Planted Oct. 1891" - Luther Burbank (1849-1926), an American plant breeder, naturalist, and author, was especially noted for his experiments with plants, fruits, and vegetables. After developing the influential Russet Burbank potato in his native Massachusetts, Burbank established a large experimental garden in Santa Rosa, California. When not working outdoors, Burbank spent time carrying on his nursery business, keeping accounts, researching, and writing.

- 1891-1892
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Luther Burbank Notebook, "Lily Seeds &c., Planted Oct. 1891"
Luther Burbank (1849-1926), an American plant breeder, naturalist, and author, was especially noted for his experiments with plants, fruits, and vegetables. After developing the influential Russet Burbank potato in his native Massachusetts, Burbank established a large experimental garden in Santa Rosa, California. When not working outdoors, Burbank spent time carrying on his nursery business, keeping accounts, researching, and writing.
- Rose Garden, Lily Pond in Prospect Park, 1890-1915 - In 1890, Jenny Young Chandler, 25 years old and recently widowed, began working for the <em>New York Herald</em>. As a photojournalist and feature writer, Chandler captured life in Brooklyn, New York, and vicinity. By 1922, the time of her death, she had produced over 800 glass plate negatives. Her sensitive, insightful photographs depict people from all walks of life and the world in which they lived.

- 1890-1915
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Rose Garden, Lily Pond in Prospect Park, 1890-1915
In 1890, Jenny Young Chandler, 25 years old and recently widowed, began working for the New York Herald. As a photojournalist and feature writer, Chandler captured life in Brooklyn, New York, and vicinity. By 1922, the time of her death, she had produced over 800 glass plate negatives. Her sensitive, insightful photographs depict people from all walks of life and the world in which they lived.
- Easter Greeting Card, "Wishing You Easter Joy," circa 1960 - Sending greeting cards and postcards for the Easter holiday became popular in the United States by the 1880s. Publishers made cards with themes of a religious nature as well as secular decorations to celebrate the arrival of spring. Artists working for these publishers illustrated the cards with images symbolic of the season, such as crosses, angels, flowers, eggs, children, birds, and rabbits.

- circa 1960
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Easter Greeting Card, "Wishing You Easter Joy," circa 1960
Sending greeting cards and postcards for the Easter holiday became popular in the United States by the 1880s. Publishers made cards with themes of a religious nature as well as secular decorations to celebrate the arrival of spring. Artists working for these publishers illustrated the cards with images symbolic of the season, such as crosses, angels, flowers, eggs, children, birds, and rabbits.
- Hallmark "Elegant Lily" Easter Ornament, 1995 - Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. These ornaments appealed to customers' interest in marking memories, commemorating milestones, and expressing one's personality and unique tastes. This success led the company to produce ornaments for other holidays. Hallmark marketed and sold Easter and springtime ornaments in several series dating back to the 1990s.

- 1995
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Hallmark "Elegant Lily" Easter Ornament, 1995
Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. These ornaments appealed to customers' interest in marking memories, commemorating milestones, and expressing one's personality and unique tastes. This success led the company to produce ornaments for other holidays. Hallmark marketed and sold Easter and springtime ornaments in several series dating back to the 1990s.
- Recipe Booklet, "French's Company Meal Time Magic," circa 1955 - Following the debut of its Cream Salad Mustard in 1904, the R.T. French Company experienced success in the processed food industry. As the French's brand expanded to include additional condiments and food items, recipe booklets provided homemakers with creative uses for the company's products. This recipe booklet from about 1955 features recipes for a variety of meals utilizing French's products.

- circa 1955
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Recipe Booklet, "French's Company Meal Time Magic," circa 1955
Following the debut of its Cream Salad Mustard in 1904, the R.T. French Company experienced success in the processed food industry. As the French's brand expanded to include additional condiments and food items, recipe booklets provided homemakers with creative uses for the company's products. This recipe booklet from about 1955 features recipes for a variety of meals utilizing French's products.
- Christian Dior Hat, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1955-1960 -

- 1955-1960
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Christian Dior Hat, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1955-1960
- Peony Quilt by Phoebe Jane Kirby, circa 1848 -

- circa 1848
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Peony Quilt by Phoebe Jane Kirby, circa 1848
- Vase, 1946-1950 -

- 1946-1950
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Vase, 1946-1950
- "HER" Ledger Art, 2024 -

- 2024
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"HER" Ledger Art, 2024