janet gFeb 7, 20234 minSavoring the Automat: More Than Insert Coin, Turn Knob, Lift Door "The Automat" documentary showed how innovative Horn & Hardart was for its time. And how much I wanted one of those unique “turn” knobs.
janet gAug 6, 20212 minTravels from the PastSometimes a book is more than just a book – it’s a piece of art, a source of information, or a portal to another place and time.
janet gJul 3, 20212 minDots RightA discovery of my fondness for dots, dot patterns and round shapes: The result of a massive file reorganization.
janet gMar 31, 20212 minAll Bonnets, No Sonnets Worn as protection, status, fashion statement, or attitude, hats were once a must. My latest curated collection: 19th-20th century hats.
janet gFeb 14, 20212 minTake a Winter Break with Spring Botanicals My curated collection of beautiful renderings from the Biodiversity Heritage Library helps erase the winter blues and ease into spring.
janet gSep 18, 20205 min10 Vintage Illustrated Children’s Books: Still Delightful Today Great finds from the Library of Congress Children's Book Illustration Collection show imagination + innovation – and stand the test of time.
janet gJan 28, 20202 minBound to Be Beautiful Great bookbinding discoveries from the Bodleian Libraries showcase morocco binding techniques from its mid-century collection.
janet gAug 8, 20192 minCelestial Renderings: Prints of BeautyBeautiful cosmic renderings – engravings, prints and hand-colored art from the 1800s – reflected a new-found interest in the universe.
janet gMay 2, 20193 minThe Original Renaissance Man: Leonardo da VinciCelebrations in the US and Europe are underway for the 500th anniversary of the death of the brilliant Leonardo da Vinci.