2022 Age Material 
Invaluable
MAY 29, 2024
Taxidermy is an art absolutely essential to be known to every naturalist since, without it, he cannot pursue his studies or preserve his own materials” British zoologist William Swainson in his 1840 Treatise on Taxidermy Walter Potter – Kittens’ Tea & Croquet Party. Sold for £850 GBP via Curated Auctions (Dec 2022).
Invaluable
AUGUST 26, 2024
From the intricate designs and beautiful functionality of ancient astrolabes to the ornate craftsmanship of Renaissance telescopes, and the sleek modernism of personal cameras, the evolution of scientific instruments has provided a fascinating meeting point between aesthetic and functional precision through the ages.
Invaluable
JULY 29, 2024
It was fueled by the energy of the Belle Époque, or “Beautiful Age,” so named for the period’s seemingly glimmering aura thanks to a combination of enhanced modern conveniences that made life more pleasurable. Sold for ¥3,509,000 JPY via New Art Est-Ouest Auctions (Nov 2022). Sold for £28,000 GBP via Roseberys (April 2022).
Invaluable
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Pietro Andrea Mattioli – 4 folios from “Commentaries on the Six Books of Pedacius Dioscorides Anazarbeus on Medical Material,” 1565. Medieval Marvels of Botanical Illustration The tradition of such manuals outlining plants’ medicinal capacities flourished in the Middle Ages as more herbals were created.
Invaluable
AUGUST 21, 2024
Sold for £70 via Dominic Winter Auctions (March 2022). Influence on Architecture and Design Rooted in Zen aesthetics, the use of natural materials like wood and paper alongside tatami mats and sliding doors in traditional Japanese architecture creates harmonious spaces conducive to contemplation.
The Mid-West Museum Association
AUGUST 6, 2024
In addition to the gaps in our history, some physical elements of the original exhibit did not age well. Planning for the project began in summer 2022. The dismantling of the old exhibit and construction of the new extended from summer 2022 to spring 2023. How was the project funded? The visitor feedback has been very positive.
The Mid-West Museum Association
AUGUST 6, 2024
In addition to the gaps in our history, some physical elements of the original exhibit did not age well. Planning for the project began in summer 2022. The dismantling of the old exhibit and construction of the new extended from summer 2022 to spring 2023. How was the project funded? The visitor feedback has been very positive.
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