Yearly Archives: 2010

Model alligator, England, 1801-1900

Science Museum’s Brought to Life Completed!

13 Apr, 2010 in Edu Resources / History / Museums tagged london / medicine / science museum by Thad

Sample Child's Ration Book. Throughout the 1940s (and for nine years after the end of the war) every man woman and child in Britain owned ration books of coupons for food and clothing. The Ministry of Food's carefully formulated diet is generally believed to have improved the nation's health.

National Archives on Flickr

9 Apr, 2010 in Edu Resources / History tagged archive / england / london / photography / UK by Thad

More Steampunk

31 Mar, 2010 in Architecture & Design / Entertainment / Sartorial Elegance tagged BBC / fashion / MHS / steampunk / technology / video by Thad

Mark J. Rebilas/US PresswireDuke center Brian Zoubek (55) snags a rebound in the first half Sunday against Baylor. Duke won 78-71.

Duke goes to the Final Four!

29 Mar, 2010 in News tagged duke / final four / Zoubek by Thad

Science for the Nation

Science for the Nation

24 Mar, 2010 in Edu Resources / History / Museums tagged books / england / exhibition / london / science / technology by Thad

Osler Family at 7 Norham Gardens, Oxford, 1905

The Marjorie Howard Futcher Photo Collection

17 Mar, 2010 in Edu Resources / History / Travel & Transport tagged photography by Thad

Hayseed-Dixie Videos | A Cover & An Original

16 Mar, 2010 in Entertainment tagged music / rockgrass / video by Thad

Fred E. Robinson (at right) owned the drugstore where local business leaders persuaded schoolteacher John Thomas Scopes to consent to be charged with violating state law by teaching about evolution. The sign on the tabletop says: â€œAT THIS TABLE THE SCOPES EVOLUTION CASE WAS STARTED MAY 5, 1925.â€

New Donation of Scopes Trial Photos to the Smithsonian Archives

4 Mar, 2010 in Edu Resources / History / Museums tagged monkey / photography / scopes trial / tennessee by Thad

Levi Strauss (February 26, 1829 â€“ September 26, 1902)

Happy Birthday, Levi!

26 Feb, 2010 in Architecture & Design / History tagged birthday / clothing / fashion by Thad

In 2006, Western Union sent its last telegram. A 150-year-old method for sending congratulations, announcements or greetings; it was the IM precursor in fast communication with the benefit of a hard-copy record for future generations to appreciate. Wishing you had known to use it before it was gone? Looking to add a touch of old-world style to your special occasion? Just want a fun, unique look for your correspondence? These letterpress telegram blanks are the answer. Handset with lead type from the early 20th century, my cards are printed on Craneâ€™s Lettra â€œPearl Whiteâ€ paper, using a foot-powered 1889 press. Each card measures 4.25 inches x 5.5 inches and comes with a matching envelope, in a set of 10.

Bee’s Knees Telegrams

25 Feb, 2010 in Architecture & Design / Pens & Ink tagged traditional / wish list / writing by Thad