Showing posts with label Metallic. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Metallic. Show all posts
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6 Jan 2011
Scottish Terrier
The metallic bookmark with a Scottish Terrier from an antique shop in Lithuania.
The Scottish Terrier, popularly called the Scottie, is a breed of dog. They are a small breed of Terrier with a distinctive shape and have had many roles in popular culture. They have been owned by a variety of celebrities, including the 43rd President of the United States George W. Bush, and are well known for being a playing piece in the board game Monopoly. Described as a territorial, feisty dog, they can make a good watchdog and tend to be very loyal to their family.
The Scottish Terrier, popularly called the Scottie, is a breed of dog. They are a small breed of Terrier with a distinctive shape and have had many roles in popular culture. They have been owned by a variety of celebrities, including the 43rd President of the United States George W. Bush, and are well known for being a playing piece in the board game Monopoly. Described as a territorial, feisty dog, they can make a good watchdog and tend to be very loyal to their family.
5 Dec 2010
El Salvador
The metallic bookmark from El Salvador. Thanks to Blackthornhiei for this special bookmark!!!
El Salvador is the smallest, and also the most densely populated country in Central America. It borders the Pacific Ocean between Guatemala and Honduras.
It has a population of approximately 5-6 million people. The capital city of San Salvador is the largest city of the Republic. The colón was the currency of El Salvador between 1892 and 2001, when El Salvador adopted the U.S. Dollar. The Colón continues to be legal tender.
El Salvador is the smallest, and also the most densely populated country in Central America. It borders the Pacific Ocean between Guatemala and Honduras.
It has a population of approximately 5-6 million people. The capital city of San Salvador is the largest city of the Republic. The colón was the currency of El Salvador between 1892 and 2001, when El Salvador adopted the U.S. Dollar. The Colón continues to be legal tender.
2 Dec 2010
V Sign
The metallic bookmark with a V sign from a souvenir shop in Lithuania.
The V sign is a hand gesture in which the first and second fingers are raised and parted, whilst the thumb and remaining fingers are clenched. During World War II, Winston Churchill popularized its use as a "Victory" sign (for V as in victory). In the United States, it is also used to mean "Peace", a meaning that became popular during the peace movement of the 1960s.
The V sign is a hand gesture in which the first and second fingers are raised and parted, whilst the thumb and remaining fingers are clenched. During World War II, Winston Churchill popularized its use as a "Victory" sign (for V as in victory). In the United States, it is also used to mean "Peace", a meaning that became popular during the peace movement of the 1960s.
15 Oct 2010
Geisha
The metallic bookmark with geisha from Hong Kong.
Geisha iare traditional, female Japanese entertainers whose skills include performing various Japanese arts such as classical music and dance. Geisha begin their study of music and dance when they are very young and continue it throughout their lives. Geisha can work into their eighties and nineties, and are expected to train every day even after seventy years of experience.
Geisha iare traditional, female Japanese entertainers whose skills include performing various Japanese arts such as classical music and dance. Geisha begin their study of music and dance when they are very young and continue it throughout their lives. Geisha can work into their eighties and nineties, and are expected to train every day even after seventy years of experience.
7 Oct 2010
Malta Bus
The metallic bookmark with a lovely Malta bus from Malta. This bus helped me to explore the whole island!!!
A Malta bus is used for public transport on the island, and also a major tourist attraction, due to their unique appearance.
Malta buses are now liveried in a yellow (lower) and white (upper) livery, relieved by a red band just below the window line. Very early types of bus can still be found, with a front engine mounted in an extended bonneted nose, in the style of some conventional trucks. The majority of classic Malta buses have elaborate grilles and headlight arrangements, curved windscreens and sloping roofs.
As the main mode of public transport on the island, the Malta bus is also used by many tourists to visit the different parts of the island.
A Malta bus is used for public transport on the island, and also a major tourist attraction, due to their unique appearance.
Malta buses are now liveried in a yellow (lower) and white (upper) livery, relieved by a red band just below the window line. Very early types of bus can still be found, with a front engine mounted in an extended bonneted nose, in the style of some conventional trucks. The majority of classic Malta buses have elaborate grilles and headlight arrangements, curved windscreens and sloping roofs.
As the main mode of public transport on the island, the Malta bus is also used by many tourists to visit the different parts of the island.
1 Sept 2010
Miffy
The interesting and so lovely bookmark from the Netherlands. Thanks to Bianca :)
Miffy is a small female rabbit in a series of picture books drawn and written by Dutch artist Dick Bruna. Miffy's original Dutch name is Nijntje which stems from a toddler's pronunciation of the word "konijntje" meaning "little rabbit".
The first Miffy book was produced in 1955, and almost 30 others have followed. In total they have sold over 85 million copies, and inspired a television series as well as items such as clothes and toys featuring the character.
Miffy is a small female rabbit in a series of picture books drawn and written by Dutch artist Dick Bruna. Miffy's original Dutch name is Nijntje which stems from a toddler's pronunciation of the word "konijntje" meaning "little rabbit".
The first Miffy book was produced in 1955, and almost 30 others have followed. In total they have sold over 85 million copies, and inspired a television series as well as items such as clothes and toys featuring the character.
25 Aug 2010
Birthday Present
The metallic bookmark from one shop in Lithuania. This gorgeous bookmark is my birthday present and I love it!
I think, it's a serious hobby, if people give me bookmarks as presents:))
I think, it's a serious hobby, if people give me bookmarks as presents:))
6 Aug 2010
Amalfi Cross
This is a very beautiful metallic bookmark from a small island of Malta. I've been to Malta two times and I can say - I love this island (hmm, I think I love all ISLANDS I've visited:)).
The Maltese cross or Amalfi cross identified as the symbol of an order of Christian warriors known as the Knights Hospitaller or Knights of Malta and through them came to be identified with the Mediterranean island of Malta and is one of the National symbols of Malta.
The Maltese cross or Amalfi cross identified as the symbol of an order of Christian warriors known as the Knights Hospitaller or Knights of Malta and through them came to be identified with the Mediterranean island of Malta and is one of the National symbols of Malta.
27 Jun 2010
Charles Rennie Mackintosh
The metallic bookmark from England. In the style of Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
Charles Rennie Mackintosh (June 7, 1868 – December 10, 1928) was a Scottish architect, designer, watercolourist and sculptor. He was a designer in the Arts and Crafts movement and also the main exponent of Art Nouveau in the United Kingdom. He had a considerable influence on European design.
Charles Rennie Mackintosh (June 7, 1868 – December 10, 1928) was a Scottish architect, designer, watercolourist and sculptor. He was a designer in the Arts and Crafts movement and also the main exponent of Art Nouveau in the United Kingdom. He had a considerable influence on European design.
20 May 2010
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25 Feb 2010
Butterfly Effect
The metallic bookmark with a butterfly from Moscow, Russia.
An interesting fact:
The name 'Butterfly' was first coined to describe the Yellow Brimstone Butterfly, a variety commonly seen across Europe. It was actually known as 'Butter-colored Fly' and that later became 'Butterfly'.
An interesting fact:
The name 'Butterfly' was first coined to describe the Yellow Brimstone Butterfly, a variety commonly seen across Europe. It was actually known as 'Butter-colored Fly' and that later became 'Butterfly'.
19 Feb 2010
The Great Wave
The metallic (stainless steel) double-sided bookmark with very finely cut-out and engraved illustration (the black areas within the bookmark are cut holes) from Switzerland.
The bookmark shows the icon artwork 'The Great Wave' created by Japan's most famous artist Hokusai.
Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) created this extraordinary picture around 1831. It is known as 'The Great Wave Off Kanagawa'. To the right of the wave the snow covered Mount Fuji can be seen in the distance.
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This bookmark is one the many beautiful bookmarks that can be found in Mirage Bookmark gift shop.
The bookmark shows the icon artwork 'The Great Wave' created by Japan's most famous artist Hokusai.
Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) created this extraordinary picture around 1831. It is known as 'The Great Wave Off Kanagawa'. To the right of the wave the snow covered Mount Fuji can be seen in the distance.
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This bookmark is one the many beautiful bookmarks that can be found in Mirage Bookmark gift shop.
17 Feb 2010
Petronas Twin Towers
The metallic bookmark with the image of the Petronas Twin Towers from Malaysia.
The Petronas Twin Towers (Malay: Menara Berkembar Petronas) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia are tallest twin buildings in the world. Designed by Argentine architect César Pelli, the Petronas Towers were completed in 1998 after a seven year build.
The Petronas Twin Towers (Malay: Menara Berkembar Petronas) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia are tallest twin buildings in the world. Designed by Argentine architect César Pelli, the Petronas Towers were completed in 1998 after a seven year build.
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