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Zoroastrianism: Clothing a Culture

Posted 11 Jan 20 by Moira White

In celebration of Areez Katki's arrival at OM, we talk textiles.

A few of our favourite things.

Posted 23 Dec 19 by Moira White and On Lee Lau

Curators name their favourite items of 2019

Sleek, chic, Belleek

Posted 15 Dec 19 by Moira White

Happy International Tea Day!

Moustache Cups

Posted 20 Nov 19 by Moira White

For Movember!

Remembering Norman Bethune

Posted 15 Nov 19 by Moira White

1890–1939

Custodial Worker Day

Posted 02 Oct 19 by Moira White

William Goodlet

JANET FRAME

Posted 28 Aug 19 by Moira White

Remembering Otago's greatest novelist

est. 1868: Stirn’s Optimus detective camera

Posted 04 Feb 19 by Moira White

Designed to fit beneath a waistcoat, with only the lens showing through a buttonhole, this small-for-its-time camera provoked some interesting reactions when it launched in the 1880s.

Est. 1868: Bachelor beware

Posted 14 Jan 19 by Moira White

What stories are hidden inside this tiny box, currently on display in est. 1868? Curator Moira White takes a peek.

est. 1868: A Champion Gladioli Grower

Posted 09 Nov 18 by Moira White

Curator Moira White explains why these medals, awarded by the Dunedin Horticultural Society, are part of the quirkiest category in est. 1868.

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