The principal exhibit at the Portland Art Museum was of the Exposition Universelle, the 1900 Paris Exhibition, a worlds fair that served to celebrate the accomplishments of the past century as well as pave the way for development in the new century. It was also intended as a showcase for France's burgeoning power in Europe. Of particular note to me was the prominent role played by bicycles.
And a few other objects that caught my eye in this most strangely laid out museum.
I thoroughly enjoyed my time in Portland largely by virtue of having great hosts: Cynthia and Ed and Lily. With their excellent tour guiding services, I think I got to see the best of Portland
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