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Whimsical Dr. Seuss Artifact The sculptures of the Carbonic Walrus, Gimlet Fish, and Turtle-Necked Sea Turtle (pictured here) are all hand-painted cast resin reproductions of original sculptures that Dr. Seuss produced in 1937. The Children's Library also has Dr. Seuss prints that are reproductions of “The Cat in the Hat” (1957) and “Green Eggs and Ham” (1960). … [Read more...] about Turtle-Necked Sea Turtle

by The Metropolitan Museum of Art (1980) Fans of ukiyo-e, also known as ‘floating-world’ in the West, might want to drop by to view Hiroshige: A Shoal of Fishes (1980). This unique book is currently on display near the John A. and Carol O. Moran Lecture Hall in conjunction with our Winter Read, which is the novella by Norman MacLean, A River Runs Through It (1976). The Japanese artist Ando Hiroshige lived during the late Edo period, which was marked by a rich artistic and cultural climate … [Read more...] about Hiroshige: A Shoal of Fishes

You'll find many hidden treasures at the Gold Mine Thrift Store in Ketchum—from cashmere to Carhartt, crystal to Calphalon. This blazer, made by Italian luxury designer, Kiton for Stanley Korshak, in an example of the brand's "ultimate in men's luxury apparel" commanding prices in the thousands of dollars. One savvy shopper can purchase this gently used blazer right now at the Gold Mine for only $89. This season at the Gold Mine, you'll also find skis, snowboards, snowshoes, ski poles, … [Read more...] about Italian Cashmere Blazer

This caricature is done of Joe Burgy who was a Sun Valley guide for a number of years. The image was drawn by local artist/cartoonist Max Barsis in 1947. Joe Burgy Collection … [Read more...] about Jo Burgy Caricature

This Olympic Gold Medal was won by Gretchen Fraser in the 1948 Winter Olympics at St. Moritz, Switzerland in the slalom skiing event. She and her husband Don would call Sun Valley home for many years and she was a mentor to many young racers. Don and Gretchen Fraser Collection, Regional History Museum, F94.01.114. … [Read more...] about Gretchen Fraser Gold Medal

In Greek with English translation by John Daley with Page duBois, includes 23 wood engravings by Anita Cowles Rearden and 20 prints by Julie Mehretu. 400 numbered copies plus 26 hors de commerce, signed by the artist. Portfolio of four relief prints, “Sapphic Strophes”, three of them hand colored. 40 sets numbered and signed by the artist, 2011. … [Read more...] about Poetry of Sappho