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The Meaning of Social Security mural by Ben Shahn. Location: Wilbur J. Cohen Federal Building, Washington, DC
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Dress
c. 1850
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Blue Dress with Velvet Panel
c. 1889
Label: Mme Amédée François / Robes & Confections / 76, Rue Truve des Petits Champs (Paris)
Albany Institute of History & Art
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only real springheads know about tipping their face up to the sun and enjoying a gentle breeze and birdsong
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moment of unspeakable beauty today when one of my coworkers called another coworker "judas" for not splitting a can of white monster with her, and i got to watch the guy who sits next to me open a new google tab, type in "jeudis," and say quietly to himself "french thursday...?"
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1922 Crossing guard Mr. Cannell shepherds children across the road at Tufnell Park, London. From Old London Photos, FB.
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A Joseph Horne Co embellished satin evening gown
c. 1911-1913
Pennsylvania
Kerry Taylor Auctions
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Ornate Smith and Wesson New Model No. 3 revolver crafted by Tiffany and Co., late 19th century.
Currently on display in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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Thomas de Keyser, Frederick van Velthuysen and his wife, Josina, detail, 1636
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Rijksmuseum Research Library, Amsterdam (published online on January 29, 2025)
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Today's Seal Is: Press X To Break Out
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