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Arboretum Trip to China 1981 - 2018.18.10
Janet Klein (left) and two women examine plants at a nursery in China. Notes: A group of 29 members and friends of the Arboretum visited botanical gardens, parks, temples and palaces of China in October 1981. Nathan Sivin, a Penn professor with expertise in Chinese science, history and religion, led the group. They visited bonsai (penjing) gardens in Suzhou and Shanghai.
Record Type: Photo
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Arboretum Trip to China 1981 - 2018.18.11
Two women examine plants at a nursery in China. Notes: A group of 29 members and friends of the Arboretum visited botanical gardens, parks, temples and palaces of China in October 1981. Nathan Sivin, a Penn professor with expertise in Chinese science, history and religion, led the group. They visited bonsai (penjing) gardens in Suzhou and Shanghai.
Record Type: Photo
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Arboretum Trip to China 1981 - 2018.18.13
Three women examine plants at a nursery in China. Notes: A group of 29 members and friends of the Arboretum visited botanical gardens, parks, temples and palaces of China in October 1981. Nathan Sivin, a Penn professor with expertise in Chinese science, history and religion, led the group. They visited bonsai (penjing) gardens in Suzhou and Shanghai.
Record Type: Photo
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Arboretum Trip to China 1981 - 2018.18.14
Two women examine plants at a nursery in China. Notes: A group of 29 members and friends of the Arboretum visited botanical gardens, parks, temples and palaces of China in October 1981. Nathan Sivin, a Penn professor with expertise in Chinese science, history and religion, led the group. They visited bonsai (penjing) gardens in Suzhou and Shanghai.
Record Type: Photo
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Arboretum Trip to China 1981 - 2018.18.17
Jean Brownlee and Otto and Dorothy Haas examine plants at a nursery in China. Notes: A group of 29 members and friends of the Arboretum visited botanical gardens, parks, temples and palaces of China in October 1981. Nathan Sivin, a Penn professor with expertise in Chinese science, history and religion, led the group. They visited bonsai (penjing) gardens in Suzhou and Shanghai.
Record Type: Photo
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Arboretum Trip to China 1981 - 2018.18.19
Two people examine plants at a nursery in China. Notes: A group of 29 members and friends of the Arboretum visited botanical gardens, parks, temples and palaces of China in October 1981. Nathan Sivin, a Penn professor with expertise in Chinese science, history and religion, led the group. They visited bonsai (penjing) gardens in Suzhou and Shanghai.
Record Type: Photo
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Arboretum Trip to China 1981 - 2018.18.22
A group with Bill Klein examine plants at a nursery in China. Notes: A group of 29 members and friends of the Arboretum visited botanical gardens, parks, temples and palaces of China in October 1981. Nathan Sivin, a Penn professor with expertise in Chinese science, history and religion, led the group. They visited bonsai (penjing) gardens in Suzhou and Shanghai.
Record Type: Photo
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Arboretum Trip to China 1981 - 2018.18.23
A group with Bill Klein examine plants at a nursery in China. Notes: A group of 29 members and friends of the Arboretum visited botanical gardens, parks, temples and palaces of China in October 1981. Nathan Sivin, a Penn professor with expertise in Chinese science, history and religion, led the group. They visited bonsai (penjing) gardens in Suzhou and Shanghai.
Record Type: Photo
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Arboretum Trip to China 1981 - 2018.18.24
Bill Klein at a nursery in China. Notes: A group of 29 members and friends of the Arboretum visited botanical gardens, parks, temples and palaces of China in October 1981. Nathan Sivin, a Penn professor with expertise in Chinese science, history and religion, led the group. They visited bonsai (penjing) gardens in Suzhou and Shanghai.
Record Type: Photo
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Arboretum Trip to China 1981 - 2018.18.26
Three women examine plants at a nursery in China. Notes: A group of 29 members and friends of the Arboretum visited botanical gardens, parks, temples and palaces of China in October 1981. Nathan Sivin, a Penn professor with expertise in Chinese science, history and religion, led the group. They visited bonsai (penjing) gardens in Suzhou and Shanghai.
Record Type: Photo
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Arboretum Trip to China 1981 - 2018.18.3
Otto and Dorothy Haas examine plants at a nursery in China. Notes: A group of 29 members and friends of the Arboretum visited botanical gardens, parks, temples and palaces of China in October 1981. Nathan Sivin, a Penn professor with expertise in Chinese science, history and religion, led the group. They visited bonsai (penjing) gardens in Suzhou and Shanghai.
Record Type: Photo
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Arboretum Trip to China 1981 - 2018.18.30
Alan and Beverly Miller (Arboretum Tour Guide) examine plants at a nursery in China. Notes: A group of 29 members and friends of the Arboretum visited botanical gardens, parks, temples and palaces of China in October 1981. Nathan Sivin, a Penn professor with expertise in Chinese science, history and religion, led the group. They visited bonsai (penjing) gardens in Suzhou and Shanghai.
Record Type: Photo
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Arboretum Trip to China 1981 - 2018.18.4
Three women examine plants at a nursery in China. Notes: A group of 29 members and friends of the Arboretum visited botanical gardens, parks, temples and palaces of China in October 1981. Nathan Sivin, a Penn professor with expertise in Chinese science, history and religion, led the group. They visited bonsai (penjing) gardens in Suzhou and Shanghai.
Record Type: Photo
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Compton Fireplace Detail 1964 - 1988.1.112
Fireplace tiles and carved wood mantel frieze in room of Compton mansion. The carving on the wood frieze above tiles depicts an open book inscribed with these words on facing pages: Cedar Grove, A.D. 1774 [left] and Compton, A.D. 1887 [right]. Notes: Compton floorplan indicates this fireplace was in the first floor study on right at back of hallway.The tiles are from Minton China Works, Stoke-on-Trent, England. Engraved by Lewis Thomas Swe...
Record Type: Photo
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Compton Mansion Fireplace & Antique Furniture - 2004.1.44GN
Compton Mansion room with corner fireplance and antique furniture. Notes: Compton floorplan indicates this was small second floor room on right at back of hallway. Believed to be Lydia Morris's sitting room. Fireplace surround tiles designed by William Wise for Minton China Works, Stoke on Trenton, England, circa 1880. Tile series titled "Country Pursuits" depicts young women doing farm chores. Dressing table made by John Head for Catherin...
Record Type: Photo
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Corner fireplace in Compton 1968 - 1968.1.11
Compton mansion room prior to demolition. Corner fireplace with decorative tile surround. Single window with panel molding and shutters to right. Closet to right of window. Mantel frieze with carved fluted oval, corbels at each end. Panel pilasters. Notes: Compton floorplan indicates this was small room on second floor to right at back of hallway.Surround tiles designed by William Wise for Minton China Works, Stoke on Trenton, England, circa 1...
Record Type: Photo
