World Photography Day 2019

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From the World Photography Day website:

World Photography Day is an annual, worldwide celebration of the art, craft, science and history of photography.

https://www.worldphotographyday.com/

While participants are encouraged to share their best photos on social media today, I try to share my best photos year round, on this website, for you to enjoy and learn from. As to why August 19th is the day, we have to go back to 1839 for the answer:

Daguerre (1787–1851) and the Invention of Photography

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Joker doll Jigidi puzzle

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Today we have a Jigidi puzzle of the doll made of Harvey Comics’ mascot, Joker. Joker is currently presiding over the freestanding case in the magazine and audio book section of the main branch of the Schenectady County Public Library (SCPL). Just a couple of more weeks remain to go see him and a wide variety of other items from the Harvey Mercheum permanent collection!

To see all of the Harvey Mercheum puzzles, use the “New Puzzle” post category on this website:

New Puzzle

or visit the HMCurator creator page on Jigidi:

Jigsaw puzzles by HMCurator

SCPL adds signage to the display!

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One thing that the Schenectady County Public Library (SCPL) is doing differently than they did back in 2016 is emphasizing signage. I made signs for each item in the front case, and several signs for the back case as well. I visited the library today, and their graphics designer had added signs featuring the Harvey logo!

Harvey Mercheum items on display at the Schenectady County Public Library in 2019, front case with sign.
Front display case with sign at the Schenectady County Public Library in 2019
Harvey Mercheum items on display at the Schenectady County Public Library in 2019, back case with sign.
Back display case with sign at the Schenectady County Public Library in 2019
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Second display at SCPL!

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I am happy to announce that part of the Harvey Mercheum permanent collection is on display at the main branch of the Schenectady County Public Library (SCPL) for the month of August. Long-time readers of the Mercheum blog will know that a similar display was presented in July and August of 2016. I am proud to say that almost every item displayed this time was not displayed previously!

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Casper 4 Jigsaw Puzzles, Spooky with boat variant Jigidi puzzle

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Quick post today because I am busy getting ready for next week. Next Saturday morning, I will be setting up the second public appearance of part of the Harvey Mercheum permanent collection! It will be at the main branch of the Schenectady County Public Library (SCPL) for the month of August. I am very pleased to note that almost everything to be displayed will be not have been displayed before!

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