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Lauren Marie

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Art historian, Librarian, and Author of Marie Antoinette's Gossip Guide. Sharing #libraries, #art, history, fashion and architecture

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This will have devastating impacts on the social infrastructure of American cities and towns, especially in rural communities where the library is often the only game in town.

31.03.2025 18:50 β€” πŸ‘ 90    πŸ” 54    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1

Oh no! Not what I want to hear. We are still on legacy/classic πŸ˜…

28.03.2025 16:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Progress on an embroidery design showing colorful stitches

Progress on an embroidery design showing colorful stitches

Tote bag progress

27.02.2025 21:15 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo view from front door looking outside to blue sky and green grass and trees

Photo view from front door looking outside to blue sky and green grass and trees

Snowstorm day in the northeast. Missing warm summer days and spending time outside!

19.01.2025 20:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Rare J.M.W. Turner Watercolor Discovered via Christie’s Online Appraisal Service The watercolor, which was submitted to Christie's online appraisal portal, was previously misattributed to English polymath John Ruskin.

Heard about this on my commute - Rare J.M.W. Turner Watercolor Discovered via Christie’s Online Appraisal Service www.artnews.com/art-news/mar...

15.01.2025 17:31 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

🍿 finishing Black Doves with @jyqe.bsky.social - over all ready! πŸ•ŠοΈ @netflix.com so glad to see there will be a Season 2! #BlackDoves #watchparty #pshtWaitrose

13.12.2024 01:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Making our way through #BlackDoves on #Netflix. πŸ˜±πŸ˜¬πŸ˜§πŸ˜†πŸ«’ With @jyqe.bsky.social πŸΏπŸ“Ί

12.12.2024 01:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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A cabinet of oak and walnut, with ebony panels and columns, inlaid with rosewood and ivory engraved. Originally in Lochleven Castles, and long known as "Queen Mary's Aumerie," probably made by French ... One of hundreds of thousands of free digital items from The New York Public Library.

I wasn't sure, so checked OED, closest word for Aumerie is Ambry which would make sense. The 'Aumerie' in Queen Mary's cabinet title probably comes from same root as 'ambry' "a small recess or cupboard in the wall of a church." πŸ“š #OED #etymology + link to NYPL buff.ly/4fjQrFD

12.12.2024 00:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A tall ornate cabinet from Lochleven Castle, with geometric patterned doors, ebony columns, and two display shelves above. Features ivory and rosewood inlay. Portrait displayed on top, leaded glass windows visible in background. Illustration from 1909

A tall ornate cabinet from Lochleven Castle, with geometric patterned doors, ebony columns, and two display shelves above. Features ivory and rosewood inlay. Portrait displayed on top, leaded glass windows visible in background. Illustration from 1909

Detail of a midsection of a tall ornate cabinet from Lochleven Castle, with geometric patterned doors, ebony columns, and two display shelves above. Illustration from 1909

Detail of a midsection of a tall ornate cabinet from Lochleven Castle, with geometric patterned doors, ebony columns, and two display shelves above. Illustration from 1909

'Queen Mary's Aumerie' ~ Continuing through The Book of Decorative Furniture. This one is from Lochleven Castle~ an oak & walnut cabinet with ebony panels that was called 'Queen Mary's Aumerie.' 🏰 πŸ“œ Via #NYPLDigitalCollections

11.12.2024 23:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The name 'Nonesuch' means 'unique' - not related to Nonsuch Palace! These chests were renowned for their detailed architectural marquetry scenes. Source: Grove Encyclopedia of Decorative Arts (2006) 🏰 πŸ“œ https://buff.ly/3BmEHo5

11.12.2024 15:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
detail of Nonsuch Chest

detail of Nonsuch Chest

Tudor interior showing a carved stone fireplace, ornate wooden table on bulbous legs, and decorated cabinet against a wall with red patterned panels. Chest in back against the red wall. Color illustration from 1910

Tudor interior showing a carved stone fireplace, ornate wooden table on bulbous legs, and decorated cabinet against a wall with red patterned panels. Chest in back against the red wall. Color illustration from 1910

still exploring The Book of Decorative Furniture (1910): A1580 'Nonesuch' chest from Cambridge, these pieces were made in Baltic cities like Danzig. https://buff.ly/4g4K7Dl 🏰 πŸ“œ Via #NYPLDigitalCollections

11.12.2024 15:22 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Marie Antoinette's 1787 mahogany jewel cabinet at Versailles, featuring gilt decorations, carved classical figures, and three decorated panels on tall legs.

Marie Antoinette's 1787 mahogany jewel cabinet at Versailles, featuring gilt decorations, carved classical figures, and three decorated panels on tall legs.

Detail of Marie Antoinette's 1787 mahogany jewel cabinet at Versailles, featuring gilt decorations, carved classical figures, and three decorated panels on tall legs.

Detail of Marie Antoinette's 1787 mahogany jewel cabinet at Versailles, featuring gilt decorations, carved classical figures, and three decorated panels on tall legs.

I'm exploring The Book of Decorative Furniture (1910). Marie Antoinette's 1787 jewel cabinet is a masterpiece of Louis XVI design. Made of mahogany with gilt & painted plaques- Pompeian-classic influence. https://buff.ly/3ZMuieR #arthistory πŸ“œ #NYPLDigitalCollections #libraries

11.12.2024 08:56 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mapping Provenance: Fragonard's Progress of Love As illustrated by the turbulent history of Fragonard’s Progress of Love series, the destiny of an artwork depends in large part on the taste and temperament of the client who commissioned it.

Journey of Fragonard's 'Progress of Love': 4,500+ miles! Louveciennes (1771) ➑️ Paris Louvre (1773) ➑️ Grasse Villa Maubert (1790) ⛴️ London (Β£62,000 to JP Morgan!) ⛴️ NYC. After historic 14-canvas reunion #FrickMadison, now home #FrickCollection #ArtHistory 🎨 https://buff.ly/4fgQ4Mo.

09.12.2024 08:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Based on Gabaldon's novels. Find them at your library search.worldcat.org/en/title/612... or shop the complete series on Amazon (Set 1 amzn.to/3CZyG1d ) (Set 2 amzn.to/3OET8XI) πŸ“š πŸ›οΈ πŸ“–
#OutlanderBooks #ReadersofBsky #library #books

06.12.2024 16:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Outlander | The Fraser Kitchen - Ambient Room | STARZ
YouTube video by STARZ Outlander | The Fraser Kitchen - Ambient Room | STARZ

Here is an hour-long colonial kitchen scene from Outlander: a brick hearth glowing, an iron pot simmering, herbs drying overhead, and a wooden table laden with ingredients. A perfect ambient display for your library or home πŸͺ‘πŸ«–πŸ§Ί youtu.be/7S8It-zl63s?...
#libraries #HearthAndHome #18thCenturyLife

06.12.2024 16:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Even the elevators are a delight ⚑ The building features a crown inspired by radio waves - a nod to its original tenant, RCA Victor.
#ArtDeco #NYCArchitecture #ArchitecturalHistory

28.11.2024 17:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Jimmy Fallon, while holding an umbrella over his head, just walked between two color gaurd team members mid routine 😐 #Thanksgivingparade #Thanksgiving #NYC

28.11.2024 13:51 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Marie Antoinette's: Books on the 18th Century

πŸ“š Fellow 18th century enthusiasts! Sharing my reading list of 45+ books covering everything from court gossip to cosmetics, revolutionary politics to porcelain. Perfect for lovers of art, material culture & untold stories of the era 🎨✨ www.mariegossip.com/p/books-18th... #HistoryLovers #18thCentury

24.11.2024 22:10 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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