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This contemporary photograph of Las Monjas at #ChichenItza was taken by Jay A. Frogel to match an 1844 lithograph of the same monument. View a composite photo of the two moments in time to see how 150 years of history have changed these stones: https://t.co/mfx2noKSWj.

The grand finale: "Roasted Chilean Sea Bass marinated in miso, garlic shoyu, & sake, w/ pea shoots, Peruvian potato crisps, and pickled ginger. The shot glasses say "SALUD!", which we say in Puerto Rico when taking shots."

Our thanks to Hector for the recipes, history, & photos!

The first dish showcases tomato, an important vegetable native to the Americas: “Roasted heirloom tomato soup, a favorite of all. Top w/ your choice of condiment: palca (avocado), cilantro, jalapeno or habanero for extra heat! Blue corn tortilla chips & fresh lime to top it off!”

Our online guide to the Rare Book Collection, "Collection Strengths," is now available for use!

This new descriptive tool offers a detailed overview of our holdings the three areas of study and an access point to our various resources.

Browse here: https://t.co/8Yxwxa5sZd

Just over a month left to apply for 2021–2022 Fellowships and Project Grants! Join a vibrant community of scholars in #Byzantine, #PreColumbian, or #Garden & #Landscape Studies.

Apply here by November 1: https://t.co/77o2F4sza8

📖: Dumbarton Oaks Rare Book Collection

These days, practically every day is #OnlineLearningDay, but our fellows, staff, and even kids especially celebrate it today with learning resources from our online exhibit, Margaret Mee: Portrait of Plants.

Download the activities & tag us be featured! https://t.co/RaBNmXBS6B

Looking to relax and make some art today? Try using a #PortraitsOfPlants coloring sheet as a canvas for experimenting with watercolors. The worksheet is based on this piece, signed and dated “Clara Maria Pope 1818,” which features #dahlias. Download it at https://t.co/kRTBBJSGbu.

The botanical art of Camille de Chantereine faded into obscurity after her death. However, her work has been rediscovered in collections like ours. See this painting of hers, "Roses, lilacs, and lilies," in the Margaret Mee: #PortraitsOfPlants exhibit: https://t.co/GWGHqnq4f0.

#Philodendron by Margaret Mee (on loan from the #ShirleySherwood collection) depicts a species from the #Amazon. Mee painted the plant in its native environment, defying conventions of botanical art and spotlighting endangered ecosystems. Learn more: https://t.co/9HqpVCEeTG.

ONLINE EXHIBIT: The #Botany of Empire in the Long #18thCentury
How did Europeans get pineapple 🍍for centerpieces at important dinner parties?
A 1770 manual gives shipping tips for plants (https://t.co/Q8tWlgr019). Hothouses were popular for growing (https://t.co/VqBA6W8E5E). 2/4