New York State Museumさんのイラストまとめ

A big thank you to Kids Out and About readers for voting the New York State Museum as one of the Top 20 Places to Take Kids in the Capital District! @KidsOutAlbany

Quilting has been a part of America's history since the first settlers brought the technique from Europe. Since then, it has evolved from its utilitarian purpose of keeping families warm to becoming a truly unique American folk art. The NYSM has over 200 quilts of various types.

Looking for something to do with your Sundays once Game of Thrones is over? With thousands of intriguing objects to behold, your mind and senses will never be betrayed at the New York State Museum! #got #gameofthrones #weitsmancollection #stoneware

Staff also research the history & stories of each gown, placing it in the context of what was developing in the world at that time to influence the styles. Curators then determine appropriate hair styles, bouquets, veils and accessories to be worn with each garment. #secretsMW

#ScienceTuesday: Evidence of one of Earth’s oldest known forests dates back approximately 385-million years. The Devonian-age Gilboa fossil forest of Schoharie County, New York, is characterized by extensive impressions of tree root systems and even a few fossil tree stumps.

This ca. 1912 “Everybody's Vacuum Cleaner" was hand-powered and operated by repeatedly drawing the handle (and internal plunger) up and down to create suction. Described as a “carpet sweeper & broom combined”, it was an affordable, albeit laborious, deep-cleaning option for many.

Building on an initiative launched in 1986 and now numbering more than 160 artworks, the collection showcases the breadth of Native artistic skills and craftsmanship.

This “Hawk” antler carving by Hayden Haynes (Seneca) is also new to the collection. https://t.co/1zMd1avi4e

NYSM scientists are investigating a tortuous meltwater path created over 16,000 years ago in, around & over folded & eroded limestone, shale, & sandstone near Ravena, NY. Left behind was a complex landscape created by overlapping geologic processes over a long period of time.

Museums and cultural organizations across the state are hosting #BlackHistoryMonth events and exhibitions. See a sampling here: https://t.co/XdRc5yYQFw

And check out our "Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow" poster exhibit from @NYHistory on display now through April 28.

These early 19th century women's bathing suits were recently donated to the NYSM History Collections from the Stiles & Sherman family. The form-fitting black suit, made popular by Australian swimmer Annette Kellerman, was considered to be the first "modern swimsuit" for women.