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Straw embroideries in Azores (Portugal)
Carvalho, Luis; Fernandes, Francisca; Nozes, Paula; Albuquerque, Sara; Nunes, FátimaWheat or rye straw embroideries , typical of the island of Faial (Azores), are the ultimate representatives of a European craft very popular in the XIX century. Our investigation into the cultural use of plants in the Azores presents some examples of straw embroideries and information on the raw materials of plant origin used by the last embroideresses who keep this tradition alive; The authors express their gr...
Fig tree (Ficus carica L.) art in the Azores (Portugal)
Carvalho, Luis; Fernandes, Francisca; Nozes, Paula; Figueira, Ana Paula; Nunes, Fátima; Albuquerque, SaraThe art made with white heartwood slices obtained from the young branches of the fig tree (Ficus carica L.) is found only in the Azores (Portugal). It probably began in the convents of nuns, during the XVII century, and soon after the secularization of these institutions continued to be done by artisans. This exquisite traditional art produces light and delicate pieces, and it is now kept by few artisans.
Women and violets in France (1800-1920) – a visual journey
Fernandes, Francisca; Nunes, Fátima; Albuquerque, Sara; Carvalho, Luís; Figueira, Ana Paula; Nozes, PaulaViolets were an important trade plant, sold in the streets and markets of European and North America cities throughout the nineteenth century up to the 1920’s, when they began to be out of fashion. France was a major producer of violets and many activities associated with them, such as picking and selling, were commonly done by women. Here we present a selection of photos from Beja Botanical Museum's collection...
Straw embroideries in Azores (Portugal)
Fernandes, Francisca; Nunes, Fátima; Albuquerque, Sara; Carvalho, Luís; Nozes, PaulaWheat or rye straw embroideries , typical of the island of Faial (Azores), are the ultimate representatives of a European craft very popular in the XIX century. Our investigation into the cultural use of plants in the Azores presents some examples of straw embroideries and information on the raw materials of plant origin used by the last embroideresses who keep this tradition alive
Vegetable ivory - the Beja Botanical Museum photo collection
Fernandes, Francisca; Albuquerque, Sara; Nunes, Fátima; Carvalho, Luís; Nozes, PaulaVegetable ivory is a raw material used to make small objects, such as buttons, adorns for personal use or home decorations. It comes mainly from the seed endosperm of species belonging to the genus Phytelephas Ruiz & Pav.. The collection of Beja Botanical Museum includes a set of historical photos that show all the stages of vegetable ivory processing from seed to buttons, allowing us to have a more complete un...
1st meeting of science and health museums and institutes of Lisbon metropolitan...
Ferraz, Amélia Ricon; Carneiro, Ana; Delicado, Ana; Cascais, António Fernando; Nunes, Fátima; Gonçalves Pinto, Helena; Rebelo de Andrade, Helena.
Adaptation of the baby to the day-care context: the importance of communication...
Jales Ribeiro, Esperança; Felizardo, Sara; Nunes, Fátima; Figueiredo, Maria PachecoDay care has a socio-educational nature that should be provided to children as it leads to their overall development and well-being. Enrolment of an infant in this context provides access to situations which differ from those within the family setting. This calls on resources of adaptation on the part of small children, families and professionals. In the nursery, the infant’s day is organized around educational...
Adaptation of the baby to the day-care context: the importance of communication...
Jales Ribeiro, Esperança; Felizardo, Sara; Nunes, Fátima; Figueiredo, Maria PachecoDay care has a socio-educational nature that should be provided to children as it leads to their overall development and well-being. Enrolment of an infant in this context provides access to situations which differ from those within the family setting. This calls on resources of adaptation on the part of small children, families and professionals. In the nursery, the infant’s day is organized around educational...
A Junta de Educação Nacional (JEN) e o apoio às instituições científicas (1929-...
Gomes, Maria Emília V.G.; Fitas, Augusto J.S.; Lopes, Quintino; Nunes, FátimaA Junta de Educação Nacional (JEN) [16-Jan-1929] foi criada com o objectivo de desenvolver o trabalho científico nacional, não só o embrião que já existia nas Universidades, mas também em instituições científicas autónomas. Esperava-se ainda que a JEN criasse Centros de Investigação em diversas disciplinas e subsidiasse o seu funcionamento. Contudo, nos primeiros anos de funcionamento a JEN deparou-se com um pa...
A Gazeta de Lisboa e a Vulgarização do Impresso (1715-1760), by André Belo
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