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Famille verte: A colorful Chinese porcelain

“Famille verte” is a term collectors use for a popular style of Chinese porcelain. If you speak French (the term was coined by French collector Albert Jacquemart in the 1860s), you know it means “green family.” It refers to a type of porcelain decorated with multicolor enamel, called wucai, or “five-color” in Chinese, where green is the dominant color. In Chinese, it is usually called Kangxi wucai because it was developed during the reign of the Kangxi emperor of the Qing dynasty, who ruled from 1661 to 1722. It experienced a resurgence in popularity in the 19th century, when ...

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Fiction set in Ireland

As St. Patrick’s Day approaches—and I anxiously await the arrival of green grass and leaves—I can’t help but think about the beautiful Emerald Isle. Is your mind wandering similarly? While an impromptu plane flight might not make sense right now, an enjoyable, immersive experience is easily accessible at the library. To start your “trip,” read one of these books set in Ireland! “When We Were Silent” by Fiona McPhillips. “Powerful and compelling, this is a thrilling story of exploitation, privilege, and retribution.” “The Coast Road” by Alan Murrin. “Set in ...

New books from the nonfiction shelf

I picked out a few books from the new shelf in the nonfiction area to talk about today. If your spring break plans include a trip somewhere warmer, be sure to check out the following new books. DK Caribbean (917.2904 Caribbe 2024) Fodor’s Travel: Essential Hawaii (919.6904 Fodors 2025) The Unofficial Guide: Walt Disney World 2025: Save time in line, score a spot on the newest rides, and get the most for your money (917.5924 Unoffic 2025) Travel Hacks: Any Procedures or Actions that Solve a Problem, Simplify a Task, Reduce Frustration, and Make your Next Trip as Awesome as ...

Hauger’s fifth year with Gusties best one yet

ST. PETER — Sydney Hauger, Springfield High School’s all-time leading scorer in girls basketball, has continued her successful basketball career after graduating Springfield in 2020 with 2,219 career points. But throughout her now five seasons of college basketball with the Gustavus ...

Airport to stay at present site

Expansion of the New Ulm airport at its present site was the concept selected for development by the city council Tuesday. Consulting engineers have spent the past two years preparing nine alternative concepts for improvement of the airport. Forward action had been stopped pending a council decision on whether to expand at the present site or relocate the airport. “We’re at the point where we have to start moving,” said William Gafford, council president. “Progress on the airport master plan at this time,” added City Manager Richard Salvati, “depends on the council’s ...