Around 1870, Ferdinand von Mueller, the greatest Australian botanist of the nineteenth century, began to advertise in several newspapers across Australia for 'l
This book addresses the place of women writers in anthologies and other literary collections in eighteenth-century England. It explores and contextualizes the w
Through both longer essays and shorter case studies, this book examines the relationship of European women from various countries and backgrounds to collecting,
Admire the nationally famous collection of first ladies' gowns and learn about the contributions made by the women who wore them The Smithsonian First Ladies Co
In looking at the history of collecting, one may be excused for regarding it as an activity in which, traditionally, women have shown little interest or in whic