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Lauren Marie
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Art historian, Librarian, and Author of Marie Antoinette's Gossip Guide. Sharing #libraries, #art, history, fashion and architecture
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Tote bag progress
Progress on an embroidery design showing colorful stitches
February 27, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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Snowstorm day in the northeast. Missing warm summer days and spending time outside!
Photo view from front door looking outside to blue sky and green grass and trees
January 19, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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'Queen Mary's Aumerie' ~ Continuing through The Book of Decorative Furniture. This one is from Lochleven Castle~ an oak & walnut cabinet with ebony panels that was called 'Queen Mary's Aumerie.' 🏰 📜 Via #NYPLDigitalCollections
A tall ornate cabinet from Lochleven Castle, with geometric patterned doors, ebony columns, and two display shelves above. Features ivory and rosewood inlay. Portrait displayed on top, leaded glass windows visible in background. Illustration from 1909 Detail of a midsection of a tall ornate cabinet from Lochleven Castle, with geometric patterned doors, ebony columns, and two display shelves above. Illustration from 1909
December 11, 2024 at 11:58 PM
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still exploring The Book of Decorative Furniture (1910): A1580 'Nonesuch' chest from Cambridge, these pieces were made in Baltic cities like Danzig. https://buff.ly/4g4K7Dl 🏰 📜 Via #NYPLDigitalCollections
detail of Nonsuch Chest Tudor interior showing a carved stone fireplace, ornate wooden table on bulbous legs, and decorated cabinet against a wall with red patterned panels. Chest in back against the red wall. Color illustration from 1910
December 11, 2024 at 3:22 PM
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I'm exploring The Book of Decorative Furniture (1910). Marie Antoinette's 1787 jewel cabinet is a masterpiece of Louis XVI design. Made of mahogany with gilt & painted plaques- Pompeian-classic influence. https://buff.ly/3ZMuieR #arthistory 📜 #NYPLDigitalCollections #libraries
Marie Antoinette's 1787 mahogany jewel cabinet at Versailles, featuring gilt decorations, carved classical figures, and three decorated panels on tall legs. Detail of Marie Antoinette's 1787 mahogany jewel cabinet at Versailles, featuring gilt decorations, carved classical figures, and three decorated panels on tall legs.
December 11, 2024 at 8:56 AM
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Even the elevators are a delight ⚡ The building features a crown inspired by radio waves - a nod to its original tenant, RCA Victor.
#ArtDeco #NYCArchitecture #ArchitecturalHistory
Art Deco elevator interior wall featuring symmetrical diamond patterns on wood panels, with two hexagonal illuminated wall sconces displaying fan motifs, and decorative trim. Close-up detail of a single Art Deco hexagonal wall sconce and the wood wall panel with diamond pattern, showing the geometric designs characteristic of the period. Art Deco elevator control panel with geometric brass trim and decorative patterns, showing floor buttons and speaker grille, mounted.
November 28, 2024 at 5:03 PM