Naja kaouthia is a significant species because it feeds primarily on agricultural pests, causes human mortality, and is commercially exploited. Understanding the life history and demography of harvested populations is essential to providing...
Feminism in literature; Self-perception in literature; Women in literature; Chen, Ran, 1962-; Tan, Amy
With increasing cross-cultural infiltrations and accelerated interflows among people of all nationalities in this globalized world, the focus of comparative literature has experienced a shift from traditional Eurocentric cannons to a broader space...
Two small birds are eating off a stone bench next to a large vase of flowers and greenery. Handwritten on album page by Kate Matthews: "Birds & Flowers 1860". Also handwritten on mount in an unidentified handwriting: "Twigmore...
Children; Men; Women; Animals; Schools; Play (Recreation); Toys; Mills; Reading
Woodblock prints of, from top to bottom starting at left: Boy kneeling in prayer before bed; swan; boy with stick chasing dog, which is watching cat on stump; two boys playing catch; boy reading at desk, with other children and man standing at...
This set of woodblock prints was reprinted in the 1980s. The images duplicate the earlier prints in this collection. Woodblock prints of, from left to right starting at top left: turkey approaching boy wielding stick (with hoop and hat on the...
Birds; Children; Animals; Play (Recreation); Men; Reading; Carts & wagons
Woodblock prints of, from top to bottom starting at top left: two boys grappling over nest with two birds, while girl and baby look on; girl sitting on log holds bird, while cat on fence looks on; boy riding stick as hobby horse trips over rock,...
Sculpture; Urns; Death & burial; Containers; Soldiers; Military personnel; People associated with military activities; Death & burial; Friezes (Ornamental bands); Cartouches; Pediments; Tympana; Architectural elements; Inscriptions; Names;...
"The front of this rectangular urn is decorated with two friezes of hearts and darts. Smooth strips frame the decoration along the top and bottom rims and emphasize the container's shape. The central surface of such objects was inscribed. This...
Three-quarter length character portrait of actress Marie Bates wearing a bird on her hat and an elaborate dress of brocade, fringe, and satin stripes. Marie Bates performed in "Extremes" and "Caste" during opening week at...
Woodblock prints of, from top to bottom starting at top left: title page for "American School Series. New First School Reader by Noble Butler A.M. John P. Morton & Co. Louisville, Kentucky." with image of girl playing with dogs and...
Woodblock prints of, from top to bottom starting at left: Two men in wide-brimmed hats guide rickshaw carried by donkeys at front and rear; children riding in horse-drawn sleigh; dog chasing man attempting to leap over fence; woman pointing out...
This set of woodblock prints was reprinted in the 1980s. With the exception of the caged lion, the saddle, and the man wearing vest resting on log, holding axe, while boy carries sheaves of wheat, the images duplicate the earlier prints in this...
This set of woodblock prints was reprinted in the 1980s. With the exception of the three boys and woman with sailboat in washtub, the cat chasing bird, and the clockmaker, the images duplicate the earlier prints in this collection. Woodblock prints...
View of Louisville city streets and buildings from the City Hall tower. City Hall was at 6th Street and Jefferson Street. Text on left: Louisville and Vicinity. Text on right: Wybrant's Stereo Views. Written on back: Birds eye view of Louisville....
View of Louisville city streets and buildings from the City Hall tower. Text on left: Louisville and Vicinity. Written on back: Birds eye view of Louisville. Looking south from tower of City Hall. Text on right: Wybrant's Stereo Views.
House seen from a distance. The ground, a fence and roof of the house are covered with snow. The scene is framed by an oval of holly with berries. Two blue birds look on, one perched on the frame and the other looking up from the corner of the...
Three birds in a tree bough which hangs in front of a window. It is snowing. Another bird flies nearby. A red candle trimmed with holly shines nearby. Postmarked 192? on verso. Published by the Gibson Art Company.
Greeting cards; Roses; Flowers; Birds; Snow; Houses; People
Two bluebirds sit on rose branch. A large pink rose and two red rose buds grow from the branch. Behind the birds is a winter scene with a snow-covered house and two people standing in the snow. Postage requirements date this card to no later than...
Schools; Classrooms; Children; Desks; Teachers; Stoves; Newspapers; People
Boys and girls sit at iron and wood desks in a classroom while a woman observes. The students are reading a newspaper titled Southern Agriculturist. The boys wear sweaters or jackets over button up shirts with ties. One girl has short bobbed hair,...
Women and a couple of children stand around tables labeled "Garden Information" at the Kentucky State Fair. The exhibit shows cut flowers, birdhouses, potted plants, and photographs. A sign at the side of the booth reads, "He who...
Address: 306 S. Fourth Street, Louisville, Kentucky. Banners above the display windows show an embroidered crest with lions (or possible griffins) facing an overlaid R and B topped with a modified fleur de lis. The lions stand with one foot each...
