The Monitor crew is busy with spring cleaning. Dry ice cleaning, that is. Last month we tackled Monitor‘s skeg assembly.
“What,” I can hear many people wondering, “is a skeg?”!
Spring (Dry Ice) Cleaning
Posted onOne Man’s Civil War Journey: Private William Henry Irby, 53rd Virginia Infantry
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In my last blog, I wrote about a rare Confederate imprint map that was donated to the Museum by descendants of William Henry Irby.
Now, thanks to information and images provided by the family, I can relate the story of his Civil War service.
Beyond the Frame: The World Beyond
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In the darkness of a black canvas, a faint glimmer of light peeks through a circular opening before you. You approach it, feeling for the small brass handle – the metal is cool to the touch. The door is heavier than anticipated and creaks as you pull it open, revealing an unbelievable scene. You peer through this apparent porthole, wondering if instead it’s a portal to another place or time because suddenly you hear the roar of the sea on a blue skied, blustery day, and feel the warm sunlight beaming through this opening. But more shockingly you see a ship steaming straight towards you. Do you shut the door and retreat from this “twilight zone”-esque experience or do you keep looking further and deeper through this opening to join the world beyond the portal?
A Snap Judgement
At many times in our lives, things are very rarely what they seem to be. We tend to look around, quickly form an opinion, and move on. But all that truly gives us is an often inaccurate version of reality. But if we stop and take the time to observe and learn, we can see the bigger picture. I have to admit, when I was first introduced to the world of maritime art, I was quick to judge.
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