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[i2042]

Apple PowerMac G4 Cube Flat Screen Monitor from NMAH

[sdog1blog]

NMAH Archives Center Frank Driggs Collection of Duke Ellington Photographic

[artbynistasha]

This always stuck with me. When I was working at the Smithsonian Institution, it was pretty common to have a meeting at a different museum. When I was first at the job, I was walking with my boss to NMAH and mentioned how I always felt bad walking across the grass and not sticking to the gravel paths. She stopped me and said “no, this is America’s park. It is designed for us to use. That can be a picnic or a festival or sitting outside on your lunch hour or walking across the grass to make your meeting in time. It belongs to all of us to use.”

I also got to hear Preservation specialists bitch at Museum Directors who wanted to “leave their mark” about how it’s not about their ego but preserving the building for future generations.

something my mum always taught us was to look for the resources we're entitled to, and use them. public land? know your access rights and responsibilities, go there and exercise them. libraries? go there and talk to librarians and read community notice boards, find out what other people are doing around you, ask questions, use the printers. public records offices? go in there, learn what they hold and what you can access, look at old maps, get your full birth certificate copied, check out the census from your neighbourhood a hundred years ago. are you entitled to social support? find out, take it, use it. does the local art college have facilities open to the public? go in, look around, check out their exhibit on ancient looms or whatever, shop in their campus art supply store. it applies online too, there is so much shit in the world that belongs to the public commons that you can access and use if you just take a minute to wonder what might exist!!!

[ourrpkids]

*he laughs.* Yeee, datzzz nmah name, Rismmmm….

(What if all their names are normal words or names but Blue doesn’t know that because they’re always so drunk and can’t say them right 😂)

Blue: :)

( lol yeah)

[reetheking]

are you willing to leak on stream ? (not fully wet, just leak)

nmah

[thefreshdolls]

Edison’s 1877 Tinfoil Phonograph, a NMAH demonstration

http://dlvr.it/Swgzwh

[donora-ann]

“Remember you were named after a hero.”

Merrin turned two this year. The Exorcist (her namesake, if you’ve been following along) turns 50 this year. I always knew I wanted to alternate “party years” with “experience years” for her birthday celebrations, and it’s also always been important to me to raise kids who are citizens of the world, with a contextual understanding that informs all things, and well, we’re something of a demon-fighting family — so off to DC we went.

It’s impossible to appreciate how monstrous The Exorcist Steps actually are unless you can see them in person, and my family patiently endured my sentimentality as we climbed them together to the house at 3600 Prospect Street outside of which Father Merrin had his iconic arrival. The food and pool at the Four Seasons were both world-class marvels, and our concierge Margot was so taken with the story of Merrin’s name that she later arranged a surprise gift for her (pictured) via the pastry chef that was so beautiful, thoughtful, and unexpected that I cried and am still crying. We hit the NMNH, where I geeked out over the Tiffany and Co.-set Hooker Emerald Brooch, and the NMAH, where we wept over the original Star-Spangled Banner. (There was a lot of good crying on this trip, ha.) We were very well taken care of for Merrin’s birthday dinner at Martin’s, the oldest family-run restaurant in DC, where JFK proposed to Jackie and where scenes from The Exorcist III were filmed. Finally, we visited the NASM Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center and saw some world-shakers, including the Enola Gay. The current Oppenheimer movie craze is warranted, but GO SEE THAT PLANE.

Thank you to my in-laws for minding our canines back home and to Mike and Petra, our Pop and Oma, for being on hand to celebrate and help with child safety. None of this will ever be lost on me, and I’ll ensure as Merrin grows up that it isn’t lost on her. Perfection is elusive outside of heaven, but witnessing the joy of her experiencing her birthday with her family in such a special way, I think we got there.

[jaafarshaikh2573]

The Most Famous Coin Museums In The World: A Complete Guide

A coins museum is a museum that displays coins, medals, and other items of numismatic interest. They range in size from small private collections to large public institutions. Some museums focus on a single aspect of numismatics, while others are more general in scope. While most coin museums are located in Europe and North America, there are a few notable exceptions elsewhere in the world. 

Coins museum are institutions that collect, study, exhibit, and conserve coins. Many of these museums are affiliated with national Mints or central banks. Some of the most prominent coin museums are located in Washington D.C, New York City, London, and UAE, These museums offer a wide variety of exhibitions and educational programs about the history and art of coins. They also provide research opportunities for scholars and students. In addition, many of these museums have extensive coin collections that are available for public view. This article post will explore some of the most famous and interesting coin museums from around the globe.

The American Numismatic Society in New York

The American Numismatic Society (ANS) in New York is one of the oldest and largest museums dedicated to coins, medals, and paper money. Founded in 1858, the ANS has a remarkable collection of over 800,000 objects from all over the world. The museum is located in the heart of New York City's Financial District, and it is open to the public free of charge.

 The ANS is home to some of the most important coin collections in the world. The Cabinet of Coins and Medals contains over 500,000 objects, making it one of the largest numismatic collections in the world. The collection includes Greek and Roman coins, medieval European coins, and modern-world coins. The ANS also has an extensive library with over 50,000 books and periodicals on numismatics and related topics.

 The American Numismatic Society offers a wide variety of educational programs for both children and adults. The Museum Education Program offers docent-led tours for school groups as well as public programs for all ages. The ANS also offers an online learning center with resources for both educators and students. In addition, the society sponsors research fellowships and awards grants to support numismatic scholarship.

The Currency Museum of the Central Bank of Brazil in Rio de Janeiro

The Currency Museum of the Central Bank of Brazil in Rio de Janeiro is a must-see for any coin enthusiast. The museum houses an impressive collection of coins and currency from around the world, as well as interactive exhibits on the history and production of money.

 Visitors can learn about the different types of currency used in Brazil throughout history, as well as how coins are made and what goes into their design. The museum also has a kids’ corner where children can play with fake money and try their hand at making their coins.

 Whether you’re a coin collector or simply interested in learning more about money, the Currency Museum of the Central Bank of Brazil is sure to offer an enjoyable and educational experience.

The National Numismatic Collection at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C

The National Numismatic Collection (NNC) at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. is one of the largest and most comprehensive numismatic collections in the world. The NNC contains over 1.6 million objects, including coins, medals, tokens, paper money, and other items related to the history of money and banking. The collection is housed in the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History (NMAH) and is open to the public for research and educational purposes.

 The NNC was established in 1792 when the first secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, Josiah Meigs, donated his coin collection to the museum. Since then, the collection has grown through donations from private individuals, banks, and other institutions. The NNC is particularly strong in U.S. coins and medals, world coins from ancient to modern times, and rare and valuable items such as the 1804 dollar (the "King of American Coins").

 In addition to its extensive holdings, the NNC also has an active program of exhibitions, public lectures, and educational outreach. The NNC has been digitizing its collection so that it can be more easily accessible to researchers and collectors around the world.

The British Museum in London

The British Museum in London is home to one of the largest coin collections in the world. The collection spans the history of coinage from ancient times to the present day and includes coins from all over the world.

 The collection is particularly strong in Greek, Roman, and Byzantine coins, as well as British coins. There are also several rare and valuable items in the collection, such as a gold stater of King Croesus of Lydia (6th century BC), and a silver tetradrachm of Alexander the Great (4th century BC).

 The British Museum is open to the public, and entry is free. Visitors can view the coins on display in the dedicated galleries, or use the museum's online database to search for specific items.

The Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, England

The Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, England is home to one of the world’s great coin collections. The museum’s collection comprises over half a million coins, medals, and banknotes, from all over the world and spans more than 2,500 years of history.

 The Fitzwilliam Museum’s coin collection is particularly strong in Greek, Roman, and Byzantine coins. The collection includes some of the finest examples of ancient Greek coinage, including a rare gold stater from the island of Aegina (c.625-600 BC), as well as an impressive selection of Roman silver and gold coins. The Byzantine coin collection is also noteworthy, with examples ranging from the 4th century AD to the 14th century.

 In addition to its extensive numismatic holdings, the Fitzwilliam Museum also houses an important collection of antiquities from Egypt, Greece, and Rome. The Egyptian collection includes a range of objects from all periods of ancient Egyptian history, while the Greek and Roman collections comprise sculptures, vases, coins, and other artifacts.

Coins museum in Dubai

Dubai Coins Museum is located near the Ruler's Divan in Bur Dubai amid a labyrinth of shops and museums. It was opened in 2004. Numerous numismatic exhibits are displayed throughout the museum. The museum is equipped with display cabinets and magnifying screens for each coin as well as computer touch screens with electronic drop-down lists containing detailed information on each coin, in regards to its shape, size, metal, method, and date of minting, words written on it, and the images and shapes it contains.

The National Archaeological Museum in Naples, Italy

The National Archaeological Museum in Naples, Italy is home to some of the most famous and well-preserved ancient Roman and Greek artifacts in the world. The museum's collection includes the world-renowned "Moses" statue by Michelangelo, as well as an extensive coin collection that highlights the history of ancient coinage.

 Visitors to the National Archaeological Museum can see firsthand how the Romans and Greeks used coins for trade, currency, and even as a form of art. The museum's coin collection includes rare and unique examples from all over the ancient world, making it one of the most important collections of its kind.

Whether you're a history buff or simply looking to admire some of the world's most impressive ancient artifacts, a visit to the National Archaeological Museum in Naples is sure to be a memorable experience.

Conclusion

Many incredible coin museums around the world offer visitors a fascinating glimpse into the history and culture of money. From the British Museum in London to the American Numismatic Society in New York, there is something for everyone to enjoy. We hope you have enjoyed learning about some of the most famous coins museum in the world and we encourage you to visit them all if you can.

[diydumpsterdiving]

6.21.19 ➡️ I got out of work early today, so I went over to the National Museum of American History to check out the new gay history exhibit that came on view today. It’s a small space, but it packs a lot of stuff in there and I was surprised at how emotional I got. The second photo is of various media (books, a record, and a rolodex) that was part of American lesbian culture in the 60s-70s. The third photo (lower left) is what hit me hardest - it’s a Superman cape that Matthew Shepard wore as a child, and the ring is one he purchased in college with the hope of getting married someday (they were both donated to the Smithsonian by his parents). The last photo (bottom right) is an image of an anti-Apartheid protest, though I didn’t get the date/location of the image. It’s a great little exhibit, and it’s gonna be here for the rest of the year if anyone wants to check it out.

[robfrid]

Our #secondday in #dc we were back at the #nationalmall seeing the #sights and #museums and #friends and #family too! ;) #capitol #smithsonian #nmah #nmnh #tourist :) And #littleknownfact I was there when #hilaryrhodamclinton donated her gown to the #firstladies #exhibit I was an #intern at #americanhistory ;) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChChbiVLQKF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[percyandthedoctorsofcamelot]

i work at the smithsonian national museum of american history and we have this ~olympic~ statue of none other than george washington

Jfc 😂 (tweet)

[bigprincess-energy]

nick cage voice: I’m gonna steal the spider man turn off the dark costume

[lego-dan-iac]

Build: National Museum of American History, Phase 5

We got a bunch of parts in and were able to start on the fifth floor! A lot of pieces are missing but it’s a good start!

Also, here’s my cat Athena for scale.

[themogaidragon]

Tone Tags Masterlist

PT: Tone Tags Masterlist /end PT

Tone tag/Tone Indicators: symbols attached to a content to explicitly state the intonation/intent of it, especially when it may be otherwise ambiguous. Tone tags are used to explicitly state the author's intent, instead of leaving the content up to interpretation.

Tone tags may be placed at the end of a message, taking the form of a forward slash followed by an abbreviation of a relevant words. Alternatively, a more detailed textual description (ex: /friendly, caring about your well-being) may be used.

For example, /srs may be attached to the end of a message to indicate that the message is meant to be interpreted in a serious manner, as opposed to, for example, being a joke (which is commonly represented as /j).

Source: Wikipedia (link).

Prefix of tone tags: /h-: half of an emotion or intention. For example, /hsrs means half serious. /l-: a little bit of an emotion or intention. For example, /lm would mean a little mad. /s-: slightly something. For example, /sann would mean slightly annoyed. /v-: very much of an emotion or intention. For example, /vpos means very positive.

/srs: serious | /gen or /g: genuine | /msrs: mostly serious

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/jq: joke question | /nsrsq: not a serious question

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/lhs: light-hearted sarcasm

/dkm: don't kill me

/i: ironic | /ui: unironic

/naf: no april fool | /cr: cringey | /non: nonsense

/ji or /slur: joke insult, usage of word that isn't a slur has one jokingly

/otl: okay to laugh | /pl: please laugh

/pos or /pc: positive connotation

/e or /exc or /exci or /!: excited | /hap: happy

/cel: celebratory

/pr: prideful | hpr: half prideful | /npr: not prideful

/jpr: jokingly prideful | br: bragging | /nabr: not a brag

/fx: flex | /nafx: not a flex

/neu: neutral connotation | /js: just saying | /st: still thinking

/calm: calm | /unin: unintentional

/lh: lighthearted | /hlh: half light heated

/nw: not weird intent | /nc: not creepy intent

/neg or /nc: negative connotation

/w: worried | /anx or /anxi: anxious | /nerv: nervous

/nh: not hostile | /nbr: not being rude

/pa: passive aggressive | /npa: not passive agressive

/v or /av or /vent: venting | /rant: ranting | /nav or /nv: not a vent

/at or /ay: at you | /nay: not at you | /gy: general you

/ind: indirect | /dir: direct | /v: vague | /gs: general statement

/nbh: referring to nobody here, in this conversation

/sbh: somebody here, in this conversation

/nst or /nsb: not subtweeting, not referring to anybody

/nmah: not mad at anyone here

/nmay: not mad at you | /nbyk: nobody you know

/nbs: nobody specific, content isn't directed toward anyone

/otr: okay to ask for reassurance (that the content isn't about you)

/nai: not an insult

/ngt: not guilt-tripping | /nmaa: not mad at anyone

/m: mad | /nm: not mad

/u or /up: upset | /lu: a little upset | /vu: very upset

/ag or /ang: angry | /ann: annoyed | /ny: not yelling

/b: bitterly | /outr: outraged | /over: overdramatic

/th or /thr: threat | /eth or /et: empty threat

/nf: not forced | /wc: with consent | /iyc: if you’re comfortable

/nfta: not forced to answer | /dr: don't reply

/p: platonically | /r or /rom: romantically | /qp: queer platonically

/x or /sx: sexual intent | /nsx or /ns: non sexual intent

/ars: alterous | /sens: sensual

/a: affectionate | /fam: familial | /ci: caring, care intended

/fl: flirting | /nfl: not flirting

/em: empathizing | /sym: sympathizing

/cf: conforting | /gentle: gentle | /w: warmth

/apa or /apath: apathetic tone | /conf: confused tone

/l or /ly or /lyr: lyrics | /mhly: misheard lyrics

/fic or /fiction: related to fictional characters/events/concepts

/rp: roleplaying

/kin or /k: speaking in the context of kin

/ref: reference | /c: copypasta | /q: quote | /para: paraphrasing

/li: litteral, litteraly | /m: metaphorical | /rh: rhetorical

/hyp: hyperbole | /ex: exaggeration

/ovs: oversimplification

/fr: feed response | /nfr: not feed response

/tsnc: there is no context | /ts: to self, intended for the user's own use

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/ot: off topic | /unr: unrelated to current topic | /tan: tangent

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/cont: continued in the next content

/st: statement | /info: informational

/cb: clickbait | /f: fake | /nf: not fake

/safe: safe content, not a screamer, a bait, a trik, etc.

/ma: manifesting

/oti: okay to interact | /dni: do not interact

/dniuc: do not interact unless close

/otic: okay to interact carefully, with caution

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/pi: please interact | /dnc: do not comment

/sympt: symptom | /trig: trauma trigger | /fb: having a flashback

/echo: repeating something someone else said | /tys: typing stim

/tic: tic, content text sent as a tic, not intentionally

/bm or /bdm: body's memories

/exo, /exm, /psd, or /psdo: exomemories/psuedomemories

/hsp or /Iw: innerworld/headspace

/uil: using I lightly

[citizenscreen]

Ginger Rogers presents her 'Piccolino' dress to the National Museum of American History (NMAH). She wore the 'Piccolino' dress in "Top Hat." (Featured in TORCH, July 1984)