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Thursday, November 22, 2012

Happy Thanksgiving!

Bronze Turkey
Albert Laessle
1911
Luce Foundation Center, Washington, D.C.

Turkeys
James McNeill Whistler
1879-1880
Freer Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. 

Did you know that when the United States was first forming Benjamin Franklin suggested the American Turkey as our national bird. He chose this bird to signify the wealth and natural abundance of the Americas.

Happy Thanksgiving to all of our dedicated readers. We are thankful to have your continued support! 

- Grace
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