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Engraving of Humpback Whale Model

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Author
Jones, F. C
Subject
Arts and Industries Building
United States National Museum
Category
Historic Images of the Smithsonian
From "A Handbook to the National Museum under the direction of the Smithsonian Institution, Washington." New York: Brentano Brothers, 1886." Page 47. Division of Graphic Arts, NMAH, described as a wood engraving, 10/95.
Summary
Illustration (Fig. 63) in "A Handbook to the National Museum under the direction of the Smithsonian Institution, Washington" showing preparator building the paper model of the humpback whale for display in the United States National Museum (Arts and Industries Building). Arched windows visible in background.
Contained within
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Information File, Box: SI Guide Books 1883-1890, Folder: Smithsonian Guide Book 1886 (Brentano Brothers)
Contact information
Institutional History Division, Smithsonian Institution Archives, 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20024-2520, SIHistory@si.edu
1886
Standard number
95-20342
Restrictions & Rights
No restrictions
Type
Engraving
Person, candid
Physical description
Color: Black and White; Size: 5w x 4h; Type of Image: Person, candid; Medium: Engraving
Smithsonian Archives - History Div
Topic
Ichthyology
Marine mammals
Specimens
Employees
Visitor's Guide
Mammals
Exhibitions
Taxidermy
Record ID
siris_sic_9191
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