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Loveliness Without End
Whenever the seasons change, it’s a good time to check in with Kenko (1283-1352), the medieval Japanese monk scholar behind one of my favorite books, Essays in Idleness. “No season is so crowded with events as autumn.” I love his take on…
Songs of Lace
I couldn’t resist posting these photos of some of the incredible pieces of centuries-old lace now on display at the Met, as part of the museum’s “Gems of European Lace” exhibit. Okay, I admit, the title sounds pretty snoozy, and…
Ode to the Chorus Girl
I came across all these wonderful photos of chorus girls (a ton after the jump), most anonymous, though they reminded me of Anna Held, of course, as well as Busby Berkeley’s dancers and the dancers of the Quadrille Naturaliste. (And…
The Color of a Princess’ Cheek
I always miss Wallace Stevens’ birthday—October 2—so this year I’m prematurely tipping my hat to the great poet. Thinking of him this evening, I spent some time rifling around in the archives. I do love him so. And he loved…
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