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Tourmaline is a chemically complex group of silicate minerals. Mineral collectors appreciate the size & beauty of tourmaline crystals, making them some of the most hunted of the mineral world. The NYSM Mineral Collection has many important tourmaline specimens.
In honor of Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary on November 10, the NYSM is celebrating its own piece of Sesame Street history, a condensed version of the television set that has been on display in the Museum's New York Metropolis Hall since 1981. https://t.co/iZfIksJArP
#ThrowbackThursday: For over 100 years, school groups have been photographed observing the many exhibitions and curiosities on display at the NYSM. Do you have school group memories and photos to share? #MyMuseumMemories #nysmuseum
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.
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.
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.
Happy 137th Birthday to our 32nd U.S. President and 44th NYS Governor Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Born in Hyde Park, NY in 1882, FDR served as NY Governor from 1929-1932 until he assumed his role as president in 1933. The NYSM History Collection houses many FDR artifacts.
The NYSM’s Sports Collection recently acquired some “cheerful” sports memorabilia from the Scotia-Glenville High School in Scotia, NY, including these cheerleading megaphones and basketball jersey from the late 1940s, early 1950s. #HistoryHumpday
#ScienceTuesday: Mineralogy
Dr. Steven Chamberlain donated a collection of specimens from the Balmat Mining District in St. Lawrence County, NY. The NYSM now has the most complete & significant Balmat mineral collection that can be used for exhibitions, research, & education.
スタトレやNYSMやMARVEL好きで、腐ってる絵を描いてるけどそれでも良いよ〜っていう方いらっしゃれば宜しくお願いします…!!
#日曜日だし海外俳優好きのフォロワーさんがrtしてくれて海外俳優好きのフォロワーさんが増えることを願う
#日曜日だし海外俳優好きのフォロワーさんがrtしてくれて海外俳優好きのフォロワーさんが増えることを願う
今日日曜日らしいので。じぇれみがコミコンゲストと聞いて毛根死にかけてますがよろしければ…。NYSMでデイヴフランコに落ちた
I'm late and terribad, happy birthday @muikadesu \o/
My half-assed-ness knows no bounds so yea its your NYSM AU :')