Friday Smiles 449: Back to the museum

 

It's Friday and I'm once again joining Friday Smiles which is hosted by Annie (at A Stitch in Time).   Let's visit her and the other wonderful ladies who also share their smiles each Friday.

Today we are returning to the Wichita-Sedgwick County History Museum.

I walked out of the only public room on the first floor (except gift shop and ticket desk) and saw this clock.

I walked up the stairs and looked back.  I knew I was going to be tired after I had climbed all four flights, but I was determined to do so.  For me, it's easier going up than down.

This is the stunning building we have visited today.  It hasn't changed much since 1890.

This is a beautiful piano that sits in the center of the second floor.  You can go in any of four directions from it.

I headed down one hallway where there was a display of lovely milk glass.  I have some of my grandmother's but I would never actively collect it.  I'm too klutzy and would break it.

Another thing I would never collect is a vase, especially one that ornate.  I would, however, love that pedestal, because I have two antique pedestals I'm very proud of.

Those of you who visit my blog quite often are familiar with Keeper of the Plains and this small one on display, along with a drawing of it.  There is also a write up about Blackbear Bosin, the sculptor who created it.

Bosin was an internationally recognized artist, muralist, and designer who was a Kiowa-Comanche.  Some of his work has been on display in Washington D.C.  The Keeper of the Plains is one of his most notable works.  The sculpture is 44 feet tall, made of steel, and weighs five tons. As noted in the article, it was donated to the city of Wichita by Bosin in 1974, and was installed to commemorate the United States Bicentennial.  Bosin died in 1980.

The statue stands at the confluence of the big and little Arkansas rivers. The Keeper of the Plains’ location is sacred, the place where the Wichita Indians settled after fleeing their Texas and Oklahoma homes as a result of European arrival. According to the article, many Native American tribes continue to gather at this site.  The article also shows some of Bosin's paintings.

Next up was this unique clock.

This Howard Clock has been in service since 1871 and has been in Wichita since 1884.

Next up was the large display case of children's toys from bygone eras.  I got a bit carried away with the photos I took of the contents in this case.

And of course, I had to get a ton of photos of the rolling horse and rider.  I would LOVE to take that home with me.

 

I didn't have time to look for Indian Hills puns, so I will share a few church and church newsletter bloopers:

We have received word of the sudden passing of Rev. Smith this morning during the worship service.  Now let’s sing “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow.”

Glory of God to all and peas to his people on earth.

Next Friday we will be serving hot gods for lunch.

If you would like to make a donation, fill out a form, enclose a check and drip in the collection basket.

Applications are now being accepted for 2-year-old nursery workers.

Brother Lamar has gone on to be the Lord.

Karen’s beautiful solo: “It is Well with my Solo.”

If you choose to heave during the Postlude, please do so quietly.

We are grateful for the help of those who cleaned up the grounds around the church building and the rector.

The sign-up sheet for anyone wishing to be water baptized on the table in the foyer.

Newsletters are not being sent to absentees because of their weight.

Helpers are needed!  Please sign up on the information sheep.

Thank you, dead friends.

Now let's join Annie (at A Stitch in Time) and the lovely ladies who join her for Friday Smiles.  Thanks again for visiting and spending a bit of time with Bleubeard and me this Friday.  Bleubeard would also like to thank you, dead friends.  We would love to have you join us, too. 

This is also Day 26 of Art Every Day Month (AEDM) where I joined a link up party.