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Gerbillus nanus

Collector:
D. T. Wright  Search this
Microhabitat Description:
Ecological remarks by collector(s): yes  Search this
Preparation:
Skin
Skull
Sex:
Male
Place:
Bahawalpur, 3 Mi N, At Railroad Bridge, Sutluge River, Bahawalpur Division, Punjab, Pakistan, Asia
Collection Date:
20 Jan 1964
Taxonomy:
Animalia, Chordata, Vertebrata, Mammalia, Eutheria, Rodentia, Myomorpha, Muridae, Gerbillinae
Published Name:
Gerbillus nanus
Accession Number:
000000
Other Numbers:
Mammals Field Number : 458/B67614B
USNM Number:
353615
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Vertebrate Zoology
Mammals
Data Source:
NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/304472e58-e569-4fe1-9dbc-16f80d92643c
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhvz_7084251

Schizothrix calcicola Gomont

Biogeographical Region:
75 - Northeastern U.S.A.  Search this
Collector:
William A. Setchell  Search this
Place:
Connecticut: pool to west of New London--Norwich railroad just north of Trading Cove railroad bridge, Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States, North America
Collection Date:
24 Aug 1893
Taxonomy:
Eubacteria Cyanobacteria Synechococcales Synechococcales familia incertae sedis
Published Name:
Schizothrix calcicola Gomont
Barcode:
02577348
USNM Number:
128472
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Botany
Algae
Collection of Francis Drouet
Data Source:
NMNH - Botany Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3ef47dc08-0662-457d-a72d-9d4f787ee382
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhbotany_13794123

Scarus iseri

Collector:
Filer  Search this
Stevenson  Search this
Ocean/Sea/Gulf:
Atlantic  Search this
Place:
Florida, Key West, railroad bridge, Monroe County, Florida, United States, Atlantic
Collection Date:
22 Nov 1922
Taxonomy:
Animalia, Chordata, Vertebrata, Osteichthyes, Actinopterygii, Neopterygii, Acanthopterygii, Perciformes, Labroidei, Scaridae, Scarinae
Published Name:
Scarus iseri
Accession Number:
159029
USNM Number:
116735
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Vertebrate Zoology
Fishes
Data Source:
NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Fishes Division
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3a4a2244f-10f7-4c67-8266-7c5e14afee9e
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhvz_13855648

Scarus iseri

Collector:
Filer  Search this
Stevenson  Search this
Ocean/Sea/Gulf:
Atlantic  Search this
Place:
Railroad bridge, Key West, Florida, Monroe County, Florida, United States, Atlantic
Collection Date:
6 Dec 1922
Taxonomy:
Animalia, Chordata, Vertebrata, Osteichthyes, Actinopterygii, Neopterygii, Acanthopterygii, Perciformes, Labroidei, Scaridae, Scarinae
Published Name:
Scarus iseri
Accession Number:
163614
USNM Number:
111856
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Vertebrate Zoology
Fishes
Data Source:
NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Fishes Division
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/32e20d1dd-ec0b-4979-94ef-1d63f90b4494
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhvz_13855651

Scarus iseri

Collector:
Filer  Search this
Stevenson  Search this
Expedition:
United States Bureau of Fisheries (USBF)  Search this
Ocean/Sea/Gulf:
Atlantic  Search this
Place:
Florida, Key West, railroad bridge, Monroe County, Florida, United States, Atlantic
Collection Date:
21 Nov 1922 to 22 Nov 1922
Taxonomy:
Animalia, Chordata, Vertebrata, Osteichthyes, Actinopterygii, Neopterygii, Acanthopterygii, Perciformes, Labroidei, Scaridae, Scarinae
Published Name:
Scarus iseri
Scarus iseri
Accession Number:
159029
USNM Number:
118989
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Vertebrate Zoology
Fishes
Data Source:
NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Fishes Division
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/34d9b9bff-9283-4a61-b4f7-c121883ad5fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhvz_13856002

Sparisoma chrysopterum

Collector:
Filer  Search this
Stevenson  Search this
Expedition:
United States Bureau of Fisheries (USBF)  Search this
Ocean/Sea/Gulf:
Atlantic  Search this
Place:
Florida, Key West, railroad bridge, Monroe County, Florida, United States, Atlantic
Collection Date:
21 Nov 1922 to 22 Nov 1922
Taxonomy:
Animalia, Chordata, Vertebrata, Osteichthyes, Actinopterygii, Neopterygii, Acanthopterygii, Perciformes, Labroidei, Scaridae, Sparisomatinae
Published Name:
Sparisoma chrysopterum
Accession Number:
159029
USNM Number:
118954
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Vertebrate Zoology
Fishes
Data Source:
NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Fishes Division
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/38bcd29af-1af6-4dad-b5b3-05a2c63a71ad
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhvz_13874998

Sparisoma rubripinne

Collector:
United States Bureau of Fisheries  Search this
Ocean/Sea/Gulf:
Atlantic  Search this
Place:
Florida, Key West, trap by railroad bridge, Monroe County, Florida, United States, Atlantic
Collection Date:
16 Oct 1919
Taxonomy:
Animalia, Chordata, Vertebrata, Osteichthyes, Actinopterygii, Neopterygii, Acanthopterygii, Perciformes, Labroidei, Scaridae, Sparisomatinae
Published Name:
Sparisoma rubripinne
Accession Number:
159029
USNM Number:
118958
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Vertebrate Zoology
Fishes
Data Source:
NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Fishes Division
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3aef950ec-482d-4bd7-bb50-aa2eb79dd04a
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhvz_13990808

[Trade catalogs from A. & P. Roberts & Co.]

Variant company name:
Established in 1852  Search this
Company Name:
A. & P. Roberts & Co.  Search this
Related companies:
Pencoyd Iron Works ; American Bridge Company ; Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corporation  Search this
Notes content:
1884 ; wrought iron and steel shapes, bars, stafting, hammered axles, railroad bridges, viaducts, turn tables, and all classes of structures of wrought iron and steel ; http://www.lowermerionhistory.org/texts/first200/business_5.html ;
Includes:
Trade catalog
Black and white images
Physical description:
1 piece; 1 box
Language:
English
Type of material:
Trade catalogs
Trade literature
Place:
Pencoyd, Pennsylvania, United States
Date:
1800s
Topic (Romaine term):
Bridges  Search this
Iron and steel products (castings; sheet steel; steel wire; wire rope; pig iron and structural steel products )  Search this
Topic:
Bridge construction industry  Search this
Iron industry and trade  Search this
Steel industry and trade  Search this
Record ID:
SILNMAHTL_12757
Location:
Trade Literature at the American History Museum Library
Collection:
Smithsonian Libraries Trade Literature Collections
Data source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:SILNMAHTL_12757

[Trade catalogs from Lowe Brothers Co.]

Company Name:
Lowe Brothers Co.  Search this
Related companies:
Lowe Bros. Co. ; Lowe Brothers ; Oldham Bros. Drug Store  Search this
Notes content:
Paint ; varnish ; house paint ; interior paint ; "Neptunite Varnish" ; paint brushes ; varnish brushes ; wire brush ; paperhangers' brushes ; stucco brushes ; other brushes ; "Metalcote" primer and paint ; "Plax-Cote" floor paint ; wood finishes ; oil stain ; shingle stain ; fluid tinting colors ; "Stylist Colors" ; latex house paint ; "Little Blue Flag" or "High Standard" liquid paint ; "Mellotone" interior paint ; "Brushing Up on Beauty: With Captivating Color Schemes and Helpful Advice on Painting and Decorating" ; "Modern Color Styling for Your Home" ; "A Test by Technologists: Expert Reports on the Six Years of Weather Tests of Paint for Steel on the Pennsylvania Railroad Bridge at Havre de Grace, Md." ; stucco paint ; barn paint ; enamel paint ; "101 Questions and Answers About Painting and Decorating" ; "practical hints on painting and decorating with pictorial color suggestions" ; "Color Keys to Sunlit Homes" ; "The Stylizer" color selector ; "High Standard Specifications For Painting and Varnishing" .
Includes:
Trade catalog, price lists, manual and samples
Black and white images
Color images
Types of samples:
Color chips .
Physical description:
55 pieces; 2 boxes
Language:
English
Type of material:
Trade catalogs
Trade literature
Place:
Dayton, Ohio, United States
Date:
1900s
Topic (Romaine term):
Paint; varnishes; adhesives; coatings; etc.  Search this
Topic:
Adhesives  Search this
Paint industry and trade  Search this
Record ID:
SILNMAHTL_27773
Location:
Trade Literature at the American History Museum Library
Collection:
Smithsonian Libraries Trade Literature Collections
Data source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:SILNMAHTL_27773

[Trade catalogs from Pencoyd Iron Works]

Variant company name:
Established in 1852, Pencoyd Iron Works specialized in the manufacture and shaping of soft wrought iron specifically suited for railroad axles and bridge parts. (http://www.pennrealestategroup.com/pencoyd_ironworks_history.htm)  Search this
Company Name:
Pencoyd Iron Works  Search this
Related companies:
A & P Roberts Co. ; American Bridge Company ; Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corporation ; US Steel Corp.  Search this
Notes content:
Technical specifications: "Wrought Iron and Steel in Construction" (published 1884, 1892). "Steel in Construction" (published 1896, 1898, 1900). A booklet published in 1895 entitled "Pencoyd Iron Works Bridge and Construction Department General Specifications for Railroad Bridges."
Includes:
Trade catalog, manual and histories
Black and white images
Physical description:
8 pieces; 8 boxes
Language:
English
Type of material:
Trade catalogs
Trade literature
Place:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Date range:
1800s-1900s
Topic (Romaine term):
Metalwork products (architectural and ornamental)  Search this
Railroad; streetcar; subway and tramway equipment and supplies  Search this
Iron and steel products (castings; sheet steel; steel wire; wire rope; pig iron and structural steel products )  Search this
Engineering consultants and contractors  Search this
Foundries; supplies and equipment  Search this
Topic:
Architectural metal-work  Search this
Art metal-work  Search this
Consulting engineers  Search this
Engineers  Search this
Foundries  Search this
Iron industry and trade  Search this
Metal-work  Search this
Railroad equipment industry  Search this
Steel industry and trade  Search this
Street-railroads  Search this
Subways  Search this
Record ID:
SILNMAHTL_29812
Location:
Trade Literature at the American History Museum Library
Collection:
Smithsonian Libraries Trade Literature Collections
Data source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:SILNMAHTL_29812

Schizonema grevillei

Biogeographical Region:
West Atlantic Boreale  Search this
Collector:
Edwin T. Moul  Search this
Microhabitat Description:
Marine  Search this
Recent/Fossil:
Recent  Search this
Place:
Shark River, Belmar, near railroad bridge, Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States, North America
Collection Date:
8 Apr 1955
Taxonomy:
Protista
Published Name:
Schizonema grevillei
USNM Number:
D100299
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Botany
Diatoms
Data Source:
NMNH - Botany Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3212e6f7f-fca3-49d7-99c9-5b786793586f
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhbotany_2393206

The Railroad Bridge

Artist:
Kerr Eby, born Tokyo, Japan 1889-died Norwalk, CT 1946  Search this
Medium:
etching on paper
Dimensions:
plate: 5 x 8 3/4 in. (12.7 x 22.2 cm.); sheet...
Type:
Graphic Arts-Print
Date:
1913
Topic:
Architecture\bridge  Search this
Architecture\boat  Search this
Landscape\river  Search this
Architecture\science\power lines  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Harry Katz in memory of Harry Katz
Object number:
1977.66.23
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Smithsonian American Art Museum Collection
Department:
Graphic Arts
Data Source:
Smithsonian American Art Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk72351590c-cc74-4728-a530-27022808c979
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:saam_1977.66.23

Railroad Bridge

Artist:
Max Arthur Cohn, born London, England 1903-died New York City 1998  Search this
Medium:
opaque watercolor
Type:
Painting
Topic:
Architecture\bridge  Search this
Occupation\industry\railroad  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist
Object number:
1984.63.3
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Smithsonian American Art Museum Collection
Department:
Graphic Arts
Data Source:
Smithsonian American Art Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk731b229b0-d798-4ee7-8da0-fd5b14b57f10
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:saam_1984.63.3

Dryopteris x leedsii Wherry

Biogeographical Region:
78 - Southeastern U.S.A.  Search this
Collector:
Delzie Demaree  Search this
Place:
County: Van Buren. Go up to railroad from Shirley to railroad bridge across river. Cross bridge turn left and go straight across a small field to bluff, Arkansas, United States, North America
Collection Date:
Transcribed d/m/y: 4/11/32
Taxonomy:
Plantae Pteridophyte Polypodiales Dryopteridaceae
Published Name:
Dryopteris x leedsii Wherry
Barcode:
01551743
USNM Number:
1566196
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Botany
Flowering plants and ferns
Data Source:
NMNH - Botany Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3f029ba50-6c18-4ffa-a6b4-9279943b75f1
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhbotany_12485084

Equisetum hyemale var. affine (Engelm.) A.A. Eaton

Biogeographical Region:
78 - Southeastern U.S.A.  Search this
Collector:
Delzie Demaree  Search this
Min. Elevation:
52  Search this
Place:
Saint Francis County. Below the railroad bridge across Crow Creek below Forest City. On bank of Crow Creek and in deep wooded areas. P.O. Madison., Arkansas, United States, North America
Collection Date:
10 Jul 1962
Taxonomy:
Plantae Pteridophyte Equisetales Equisetaceae
Published Name:
Equisetum hyemale var. affine (Engelm.) A.A. Eaton
Barcode:
01396360
USNM Number:
2415402
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Botany
Flowering plants and ferns
Data Source:
NMNH - Botany Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/37b0f6cca-5131-415b-810b-986d30f58c6c
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhbotany_12250664

Pectis filipes var. subnuda Fernald

Biogeographical Region:
77 - South-Central U.S.A.  Search this
Collector:
W. R. Carr  Search this
Robert Potts  Search this
Max. Elevation:
1186  Search this
Min. Elevation:
1183  Search this
Place:
Along S side of nameless short tributary to Alamito Creek E of railroad bridge, ca. 1.2 - 1.3 airmiles NNE of St. Rt. 169 bridge over Alamito Creek just N of Plata. Kennedy Ranch (Dixon Water Foundation). Plata NE Quadrangle., Presidio, Texas, United States, North America
Collection Date:
18 Sep 2012
Taxonomy:
Plantae Dicotyledonae Asterales Asteraceae Asteroideae
Published Name:
Pectis filipes var. subnuda Fernald
Barcode:
01926250
USNM Number:
3694911
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Botany
Flowering plants and ferns
Data Source:
NMNH - Botany Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3c162eaac-7b4c-4489-bd9a-ae4c49ba0fa3
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhbotany_13681183

The Railroad Bridge

Physical Description:
metal (overall material)
Object Name:
Plate
plate, printing
Object Type:
plate
Other Terms:
Plate; Engraving
ID Number:
GA.19576
Catalog number:
19576
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Work and Industry: Graphic Arts
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a6-2625-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_809074

Group of Men with Railroad Bridge Construction-- Long Run

Maker:
Hussey, Walter J.  Search this
Physical Description:
glass (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 5 in x 8 in; 12.7 cm x 20.32 cm
Object Name:
photograph
glass plate negative
Place made:
United States: Ohio, Dillonvale
Date made:
1903
Credit Line:
Gift from Walter John Hussey
ID Number:
2011.0090.15
Accession number:
2011.0090
Catalog number:
2011.0090.15
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Work and Industry: Photographic History
Walter J. Hussey Collection
Photography
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ad-5a4d-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1404816

Group of Men with Railroad Bridge and Tunnel Construction-- Long Run

Maker:
Hussey, Walter J.  Search this
Physical Description:
glass (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 5 in x 8 in; 12.7 cm x 20.32 cm
Object Name:
photograph
glass plate negative
Place made:
United States: Ohio, Dillonvale
Date made:
1903
Credit Line:
Gift from Walter John Hussey
ID Number:
2011.0090.16
Accession number:
2011.0090
Catalog number:
2011.0090.16
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Work and Industry: Photographic History
Walter J. Hussey Collection
Photography
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ad-5a4e-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1404821

100 Yuan, Bank of Communications, China, 1941

Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 8.5 cm x 17.5 cm x .01 cm; 3 11/32 in x 6 7/8 in x in
Object Name:
note
Place made:
China
Date made:
1941
Crowdsourcing:
Transcribed by Smithsonian digital volunteers
Credit Line:
Chase Manhattan Bank
ID Number:
NU.79.112.CM00056.8
Catalog number:
79.112.CM00056.8
Accession number:
1979.1263
Serial number:
T370830
See more items in:
Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection
Chinese Banknotes
Chinese Paper Money
NNC_Transcription_Center_Chinese_Banknote_02
NNC Chinese Bank Notes
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-9b7c-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1881835
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