Dr. Brigitte Balanda

PhD in Egyptian Archaeology with special interest in Nubia; Volunteer at the EES and since Jan. 2019 also for SARS

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@ManonYSchutz So sorry, Manon.

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@ManonYSchutz @issegyptomania I've seen this worn by an actress in one of the "Pater Brown" episodes a few years ago - and ever since toyed with the idea of making one for myself ...

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@Steph_Boonstra Hahaha, thanks Steph 😃 Aunty Google helped a lot!

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@Steph_Boonstra Another term for it seems to be "swingletree" - it is a part of a horse carriage. A strange thing for a woman to make, though. But if it is only "wire work" it might make sense.

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@Steph_Boonstra @TheEES The fish is apparently mass produced in China, not sure about the date. The other is part of a rolling pin, handles missing, most likely English. Apparently there were, and still are, collectors of blue and white. Anything from the Far East was popular at that time.

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@Steph_Boonstra @TheEES The two on the left look to me like Chinese inspired "blue and white ware", popular at that time; possibly even Chinese imports made for the British market. Found similar stuff in my garden, and had a couple of complete examples in the house.

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@Steph_Boonstra @TheEES Ginger pot, possibly made in China, but more likely in England; transfer print; apparently late 19th, early 20th cent.

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@Steph_Boonstra @TheEES Example of a plate made in Britain between 1890-1930 ( Old Chelsea) - printed

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@CGraves88 So sad! She was such an icon of my generation, and for many to follow 😯

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@CGraves88 @PalmeriJoAnn @k8shep @Steph_Boonstra @OU_Libraries Thanks Carl 😄it is actually not too difficult - except for the name of the recipient. I am tempted to read it as "Miss Cornelius", but somehow it feels wrong. 🤔

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@DeborahMeaden Yayyyy! That is the Riesenrad in Vienna Prater!

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@katieglyph I will pay more attention in future and see which names come up!

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@katieglyph I didn't know this was a "thing". I am in Mid-Suffolk, and yesterday I saw a bin lorry named .... wait for it ... Bindiana Jones 🤣

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@JacksonEmmet @TheEES The first line looks like the hand of Emily Paterson, but who signed "Kindly return ???"

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@Khun_Otto Kann dir nur zustimmen! Sosehr ich mich freu wieder permanent nach Wien zu kommen (hoffentlich im Herbst), solche Politiker verderben einem die Freude 😨

[Chau Chak Wing Museum @ccwm_sydney]

Did you know this LEGO model of Tutankhamun is made with 14,524 bricks?! 🤯

In episode 35 of our podcast #ObjectMatters host @DrCraig_B is joined by @_TheBrickman, Ryan McNaught.

Listen now to learn more about the build of the Boy King: https://t.co/bdvTpX1oK5

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@CGraves88 @NPGLondon One of my most favourite sculptures! 😊

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@ManonYSchutz I am so sorry, Manon. Take good care of yourself with plenty of rest and fingers crossed for a speedy recovery 💕

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@ManonYSchutz Oh, you should be used to that from UK- trains 😁 I hope you made it home without too much delay.