Monthly Archives: September 2012

Old Clocks and Watches & Their Makers

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Jenifer Bartle

What is a “Jack,” and what was he doing on the top of Southwold Church? Who owned Death’s-head watches inscribed with scenes from Judgment Day (surely one of the creepiest 16th Century Memento Mori around)? Are you curious about the … Continue reading →

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Teaching with Books and Other Text-Technologies

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Jenifer Bartle

This image is from a faculty seminar that took place on campus over June 4-6, 2012, entitled “Teaching with Books and Other Text-Technologies: Book History, the Book Arts, and Book Studies in the Wellesley Curriculum.” It shows Wellesley professors learning … Continue reading →

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