Monthly Archives: August 2018

Aug 8, 2018

Apothecary Show Globes

Apothecary show globes originally served a practical purpose as a way to distinguish between an apothecary’s shop and other businesses. … Continue reading Apothecary Show Globes

Aug 7, 2018

Nantucket Indian Princess

According to the Publications of the Rhode Island Historical Society, vol. 3, Catalogue of Portraits, 1895, p.102: “The painting referred to … Continue reading Nantucket Indian Princess

Aug 7, 2018

Estelle

Throughout the first floor of the Mary Robinson Research Center, we have several Hull models of different ships and boats, … Continue reading Estelle

Aug 6, 2018

Girls' City Club of Providence

The Girls’ City Club, Providence, 1920-1970 The Girls’ City Club (GCC) of Providence (MSS 438) was founded in 1920 out … Continue reading Girls' City Club of Providence

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