Pumpkin Spice: Welcoming Harvest in the Smithsonian Archives
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Pumpkin Spice: Welcoming Harvest in the Smithsonian Archives
This collection celebrates autumn and all things pumpkin. First, viewers can read recipes and food-related artifacts. The collection then moves through illustrations that depict the significance of pumpkins in various indigenous communities. Next, there are tactile folk arts like baskets, ceramics, and quilts inspired by pumpkins. This digital exhibit includes photographs, paintings, and drawings in a variety of styles (from landscape to still-life) that depict the versatility of pumpkins. Finally, "Pumpkin Spice" concludes with videos of animals at the Smithsonian Zoo enjoying pumpkin treats.