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Publisher: American Antiquarian Society The David Claypool Johnston Collection 
 A brief biography and samples of this American artist's satires, drawings, watercolors, portraits, political prints, and other illustrations. Johnston, who worked mainly in Philadelphia and Boston in the 1800s, is best known for "his contribution to the early years of lithography in America" and for his humorous and satirical works on such topics as the militia, temperance, religion, and politics. An online exhibit from the collections of the American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Mass. http://www.americanantiquarian.org/Exhibitions/Johnston/ Topics: Art by Region, Artists, Humor, Media, Nonfiction by Genre, Printing, Publishing, and Book Arts, Social Issues Last updated Feb 24, 2007 The Farber Gravestone Collection
This collection "is an unusual resource containing over 13,500 images documenting the sculpture on more than 9,000 gravestones, most of which were made prior to 1800, in the Northeastern part of the United States. ... This online version of the Farber Gravestone Collection is sponsored by the American Antiquarian Society." Searchable and browsable. http://www.davidrumsey.com/farber/ Topics: Crafts, Death & Dying, History Last updated Aug 30, 2005 Making Valentines: A Tradition in America
This online exhibit "is designed to show the evolution of the Valentine's Day card." It features annotated images of early Valentine cards from before 1850, background about Esther Allen Howland (an innovator in Valentine card design and production, who began making and selling Valentines in the 1850s), the George C. Whitney Valentine manufacturing company, which was in business from 1866 to 1942, and Victorian cards. From the American Antiquarian Society. http://www.americanantiquarian.org/Exhibitions/Valentines/ Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Jan 29, 2007 Summer Vacationing in New England
Exhibition of images that "illustrate the most popular and most beautiful New England destinations for summertime visitors." Exhibit topics include resorts and hotels, guidebooks and maps, White Mountains scenery, and summertime beach communities such as Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, and Bar Harbor, Maine. From the American Antiquarian Society. http://www.americanantiquarian.org/Exhibitions/Vacationing/ Topics: U.S. Travel Last updated Jul 28, 2008 A Woman's Work Is Never Done
"This exhibition brings together a selection of images from the [American Antiquarian] Society's collections that illustrate many facets of American women's work, from the beginning of the American Revolution through the Industrial Revolution." View annotated images relating to domestic work, women as merchants, women and war, teaching and education, factory workers, performers and artists, and other occupations. Also includes a bibliography. From the American Antiquarian Society. http://www.americanantiquarian.org/Exhibitions/Womanswork/intro.htm Topics: Women Last updated Feb 26, 2009 Visions of Christmas
Exhibition of an array of Christmas images, mainly from 19th century books and cards. Includes images of works showing the evolution of Santa Claus (from a slim man who gave out gifts to the large, round man we know today), the origins of the decorated Christmas tree, and the 1820s poem "A Visit From Saint Nicholas" (also known as "'Twas the Night Before Christmas"). From the American Antiquarian Society. http://www.americanantiquarian.org/Exhibitions/Christmas/ Topics: Christmas Last updated Dec 11, 2008 An Invitation to Dance: A History of Social Dance in America
"The illustrations and objects depicted in this exhibition provide a brief glimpse into the history of social dance. ... Featured is not only its origin, fashion and forms, but also the unspoken language of dance." Features prints and sheet music on topics such as 17th century social dancing as influenced by Africa and the British Isles, tips for asking someone to dance, etiquette, opposition, and more. From the American Antiquarian Society. http://www.americanantiquarian.org/Exhibitions/Dance/index.htm Topics: Dance Last updated Jan 22, 2009 |
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