The Morse Museum The Morse Museum was founded by Jeanette Genius McKean in 1942 and named for her grandfather. The museum contains many of Louis Comfort Tiffany’s works. Some of these objects came from Tiffany’s New York mansion, including leaded glass windows, blown glass and pottery and historical photos and architectural plans. It also has a collection of American arts pottery and a collection of late 19th and early 20th century American painting and decorative arts. The Morse museum’s new wing features the recently restored Daffodil Terrace and approximately 250 objects from or relate to Tiffany’s mansion.
Chambers, Davis, and Oxendine Coach Eason US History 10 1 April 2015 The Hunter and Its Prey Captain John Smith was an English adventurer, soldier, explorer, and author. He was famous for his role in the exploration of the New World; while in the making, he ran into the Powhatan princess, Pocahontas. Smith was responsible for the settlement and survival of Jamestown, England’s first permanent colony. He was known as America’s first hero and led expeditions across the New England coast. Smith was an advocate and promoter for bringing English men to America, thus fore he is important to American history.
The flag has been around 200 years. The American Flag is also a symbol of pride. “On June 14,1777 in order to establish an official flag for the new nation the continental congress passed the first flag act, “Resolved that the flag of the united states be made of thirteen stripes,
Both would battle for control of the new settlement. England was one of the first Englishmen to settle in the area which became Virginia Beach. Virginia Beach gained its reputation as a famous vacation resort in the 19th century, following the building of a railroad connecting it’s oceanfront with Norfolk and the construction of its first hotel in 1883. Virginia Beach was incorporated as a town in 1906 and as a city in 1952. In 1963, Princess Anne County and Virginia Beach merged.
The city I decided to research is Koreatown. Koreatown is located in the Mid-Wilshire district of Los Angeles. It has a high concentration of Korean Americans and is known for its commercial and historic buildings. It is also famous for its mid and high-rise towers. The commercial businesses are mostly Asian high fashion boutiques, nightclubs, 24 hour businesses, and restaurants.
In 2008 the team’s fan base also called “Steeler Nation” ranked the best in the league by ESPN ("Espn.com", 2012). Addressing the undeniable sellout streak of 303 consecutive games all the way back to 1972. Although its market is small, Forbes.com stated that what makes the Steelers’ franchise so financially competitive is its rapidly growing fan base and its operational control of the Heinz Field. The total team ranking in the midrange of other NFL franchises is due to Pittsburgh being a smaller market city and not due to the Steeler brand. The Steelers are consistently among the top teams in merchandise sales ("Forbes.com", 2012).
A History of Ireland in 100 Objects: Titanic Launch Ticket The RMS Titanic is an icon in American and European history. The story of the RMS Titanic was made eternally famous by the film, The Titanic, yet not many people know the history and the importance of the actual passenger ship that made history. Although the ship was a British passenger liner, it is important to know that it was built in Belfast. Belfast is located in Northern Ireland, which is ruled by the British and considered a part of the United Kingdom. The fact that this iconic and legendary ship was built in Ireland is what makes the launch ticket from the Titanic a valuable and important piece of Irish history.
Background information on Afghanistan: Afghanistan is located in south-central Asia. With a population of about 30 million, making it the 42nd most populous country in the entire world. Afghanistan is a part of the Middle East Muslim world. Over 99% of the Afghan population is Muslim. Persian and Pashto are the official languages of Afghanistan, making bilingualism very common.
In addition, the Ancient Chinese also were the first people to learn how to harvest silk and use it in clothing and paper. The oldest silk discovered dates to around 3.630 BC and came from the Chinese Neolithic period. Silk was not just an important invention for life but it also was a bridge that connected China to the world. The Silk Road is over 2000 years old and it is still an important path for cultural, commercial, and technological exchanges that occur between the East and West (Liyao, 2011). Also, archaeological evidence confirms that iron was developed
The U.S. clothing market is an interesting opportunity for Benetton; with a value of $254 usd billion in 2006 (Euromonitor, 2007) is one of the largest worldwide. Entering the market could boost Benettons revenue significantly, currently only two