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William De Morgan, designer (British, 1839–1917), Frederick Passenger, painter (British, 1864–1943), Vase, late 1890s. Glazed earthenware, 13 3/8 × 11 in. | The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.
Inspired by the Middle East: A William De Morgan Vase
Artist William De Morgan’s fascination with Middle Eastern designs and colors prompted his design of the original “Persian” vase, decorated with stylized flowers and leaves, in the late 19th century.
Bracket or shelf fungi belong to a group called polypores because their undersides are composed of enormous numbers of tiny pores through which they release mass quantities of spores. Many are colorful, with striking growth patterns similar to tree rings. | Photo by Sandy Masuo.
Mushroom Magic at The Huntington
Fungi are an essential part of biodiversity at The Huntington, though many species remain unseen without sufficient rainfall. The past two winters’ heavy rains led to a surge in mushrooms across the gardens.
Spitzka’s postmortem study of Chester Gillette’s brain drew widespread public attention, as evidenced by this full-page spread from a 1908 edition of the tabloid the American Examiner, which catered primarily to British expatriates in the United States. | The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.
E.A. Spitzka’s Studies of Exceptional and Deviant Brains
The Spitzka papers provide an invaluable resource for examining the intersection of medicine and criminal justice.
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2024 Holiday Gift Guide
Shop the Huntington Store’s holiday gift guide for quality artisan gifts and Huntington exclusives. From unique items inspired by nature and timeless classics anyone is sure to love, this curated selection is sure to satisfy and delight.
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