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Urn & pedestal, Roman head handles

Medium:
Cast iron, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 42 1/2 × 31 in. (108 × 78.7 cm)
Bowl (exterior): 25 1/2 in. (64.8 cm)
Bowl (interior): 18 3/4 × 6 in. (47.6 × 15.2 cm)
Base: 9 × 12 × 12 in. (22.9 × 30.5 × 30.5 cm)
Pedestal: 23 1/2 × 18 3/4 × 18 3/4 in. (59.7 × 47.6 × 47.6 cm)
Style:
Renaissance Revival
Type:
Urns
Date:
ca.1850-1920
Period:
Victorian (1837-1901)
Topic:
cast iron  Search this
Outdoor ornaments  Search this
pedestals  Search this
urns  Search this
Garden ornaments and furniture  Search this
handles: finish hardware  Search this
planters (containers)  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian Gardens, Horticultural Artifacts Collection.
Accession number:
1980.001.a, b, c, d
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/aq4700d1599-a708-4960-a53e-8c6c51712b0c
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:hac_1980.001.a__b__c__d

Urn & pedestal, jardinere with ornamental handles

Manufacturer:
John McLean (Firm)  Search this
Medium:
Cast iron, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 47 1/2 × 32 in. (120.7 × 81.3 cm)
Bowl (exterior): 23 in. (58.4 cm)
Bowl (interior): 6 × 19 in. (15.2 × 48.3 cm)
Base: 16 3/4 in. (42.5 cm)
Style:
Renaissance Revival
Type:
Urns
Origin:
New York, New York, United States
Date:
ca.1850-1920
Period:
Victorian (1837-1901)
Topic:
cast iron  Search this
Outdoor ornaments  Search this
pedestals  Search this
urns  Search this
Garden ornaments and furniture  Search this
handles: finish hardware  Search this
planters (containers)  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian Gardens, Horticultural Artifacts Collection.
Accession number:
1980.002.a, b, c
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Horticultural Artifacts Collection
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/aq450d38197-c584-4495-9f39-74a9c0ffed58
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:hac_1980.002.a__b__c

Urn & pedestal, ornamental handles

Medium:
Cast iron, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 48 in. (121.9 cm)
Urn: 5 1/2 × 21 1/2 × 18 1/2 in. (14 × 54.6 × 47 cm)
Handles: 15 × 4 1/4 in. (38.1 × 10.8 cm)
Pedestal: 8 3/4 × 11 × 11 in. (22.2 × 27.9 × 27.9 cm)
Base: 5 1/2 × 16 1/4 × 16 1/4 in. (14 × 41.3 × 41.3 cm)
Style:
Renaissance Revival
Type:
Urns
Date:
ca.1850-1920
Period:
Victorian (1837-1901)
Topic:
cast iron  Search this
Outdoor ornaments  Search this
pedestals  Search this
urns  Search this
Garden ornaments and furniture  Search this
handles: finish hardware  Search this
planters (containers)  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian Gardens, Horticultural Artifacts Collection.
Accession number:
1980.003.a-d
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/aq4192ea650-3e01-43ba-be32-4b0fd325886c
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:hac_1980.003.a-d

Settee, "Capitol" pattern

Medium:
Cast iron, paint
Dimensions:
31 3/4 × 42 × 24 in. (80.6 × 106.7 × 61 cm)
Style:
Renaissance Revival
Type:
Settees
Date:
ca.1850-1920
Period:
Victorian (1837-1901)
Topic:
cast iron  Search this
outdoor furniture  Search this
settees  Search this
Design elements  Search this
Garden ornaments and furniture  Search this
garden seats  Search this
seating furniture  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian Gardens, Horticultural Artifacts Collection.
Accession number:
1980.004
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/aq481664375-d9ba-4d0b-9a04-9ecceb1db2e8
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:hac_1980.004

Plant stand, 9 arms and top

Medium:
Cast iron, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 53 in. (134.6 cm)
Base: 30 × 17 1/4 in. (76.2 × 43.8 cm)
Arms: 13 in. (33 cm)
Holders: 5 3/4 × 5 3/4 in. (14.6 × 14.6 cm)
Style:
Rococo Revival
Type:
Plant stands
Date:
ca.1830-1920
Period:
Victorian (1837-1901)
Topic:
cast iron  Search this
plant stands  Search this
stands (support furniture)  Search this
Garden ornaments and furniture  Search this
gardening  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian Gardens, Horticultural Artifacts Collection.
Accession number:
1980.005
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/aq445490f63-b36e-4a10-9a3e-1c024218ea28
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:hac_1980.005

Bench, "Rustic" pattern

Manufacturer:
Janes, Beebe & Company  Search this
Medium:
Cast iron, paint
Dimensions:
36 × 59 1/2 × 13 1/2 in. (91.4 × 151.1 × 34.3 cm)
Style:
Rustic
Type:
Benches
Origin:
Melrose, New York, United States
Date:
ca. 1885
Period:
Victorian (1837-1901)
Topic:
benches  Search this
cast iron  Search this
outdoor furniture  Search this
Design elements  Search this
Garden ornaments and furniture  Search this
garden seats  Search this
parks (recreation areas)  Search this
Rustic  Search this
seating furniture  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian Gardens, Horticultural Artifacts Collection.
Accession number:
1980.006
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/aq48f9fbfed-ddb2-4f86-95a8-50837125dcdc
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:hac_1980.006
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Bench, swan ends

Medium:
Cast iron, wood, paint
Dimensions:
36 1/2 × 60 × 27 in. (92.7 × 152.4 × 68.6 cm)
Style:
Empire
Type:
Benches
Date:
ca. 1890
Period:
Victorian (1837-1901)
Topic:
benches  Search this
cast iron  Search this
outdoor furniture  Search this
Design elements  Search this
Garden ornaments and furniture  Search this
garden seats  Search this
parks (recreation areas)  Search this
seating furniture  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian Gardens, Horticultural Artifacts Collection.
Accession number:
1980.008
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/aq49ae2aebb-1a9e-45f6-922a-888cbff7cd42
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:hac_1980.008
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Fencing, section with gate

Manufacturer:
The Stewart Iron Works  Search this
Medium:
Wrought iron, paint
Dimensions:
46 × 59 in. (116.8 × 149.9 cm)
Style:
Gothic Revival
Type:
Fences
Origin:
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Date:
ca.1850-1920
Period:
Victorian (1837-1901)
Topic:
fences  Search this
gates  Search this
wrought iron  Search this
finials  Search this
Garden ornaments and furniture  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian Gardens, Horticultural Artifacts Collection.
Accession number:
1980.010
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/aq49880400d-1b96-4d28-8ac8-343435e02227
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:hac_1980.010
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Wardian case, church with steeple

Medium:
Wood, glass, paint
Dimensions:
27 × 16 1/2 × 12 1/2 in. (68.6 × 41.9 × 31.8 cm)
Style:
Rustic
Type:
Glass gardens
Date:
ca.1830-1920
Period:
Victorian (1837-1901)
Topic:
case furniture  Search this
cases (containers)  Search this
ferneries (greenhouses)  Search this
glass  Search this
terrariums  Search this
Wardian cases  Search this
Garden ornaments and furniture  Search this
indoor gardening  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian Gardens, Horticultural Artifacts Collection.
Accession number:
1980.011
Restrictions & Rights:
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Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/aq478b42d17-5ffb-4fae-b8fa-b90d2fadab9e
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:hac_1980.011
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Aquarium fountain, Canna indica

Medium:
Cast iron, plate glass, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 45 in. (114.3 cm)
Base: 9 1/2 × 21 × 21 in. (24.1 × 53.3 × 53.3 cm)
Pedestal: 27 in. (68.6 cm)
Tank (exterior): 8 1/2 × 28 in. (21.6 × 71.1 cm)
Tank (interior): 22 in. (55.9 cm)
Style:
Naturalism
Type:
Aquariums
Date:
ca. 1860
Period:
Victorian (1837-1901)
Topic:
aquariums (containers)  Search this
cast iron  Search this
fountains  Search this
plate glass  Search this
Garden ornaments and furniture  Search this
indoor gardening  Search this
Victoriana  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian Gardens, Horticultural Artifacts Collection.
Accession number:
1980.012
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Horticultural Artifacts Collection
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/aq4a7b33278-84e0-4fa9-9a25-a123edf4ee32
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:hac_1980.012

Aquarium or terrarium, Roman columns

Manufacturer:
Durants (Firm)  Search this
Medium:
Cast iron, plate glass, paint
Dimensions:
21 1/2 × 35 × 19 1/2 in. (54.6 × 88.9 × 49.5 cm)
Style:
Neoclassical
Type:
Aquariums
Glass gardens
Date:
ca. 1876
Period:
Victorian (1837-1901)
Topic:
aquariums (containers)  Search this
case furniture  Search this
cases (containers)  Search this
cast iron  Search this
ferneries (greenhouses)  Search this
glass  Search this
plate glass  Search this
terrariums  Search this
Wardian cases  Search this
Garden ornaments and furniture  Search this
indoor gardening  Search this
Victoriana  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian Gardens, Horticultural Artifacts Collection. Gift of Russell O'Harra
Accession number:
1980.013
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/aq433ce0f69-0c51-4704-af00-ce9808b5e316
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:hac_1980.013

Settee, wire

Medium:
Wrought iron, paint
Dimensions:
38 1/2 × 36 1/2 × 16 1/4 in. (97.8 × 92.7 × 41.3 cm)
Style:
Regency
Type:
Settees
Date:
ca. 1850-1900
Period:
Victorian (1837-1901)
Topic:
outdoor furniture  Search this
settees  Search this
wire  Search this
wrought iron  Search this
Garden ornaments and furniture  Search this
garden seats  Search this
seating furniture  Search this
wirework  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian Gardens, Horticultural Artifacts Collection.
Accession number:
1980.014
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/aq4fe896896-6db1-4704-bd6b-30ce5743c412
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:hac_1980.014

Chair, side, wire

Medium:
Iron wire, paint
Dimensions:
38 × 15 1/2 × 21 1/4 in. (96.5 × 39.4 × 54 cm)
Style:
Regency
Type:
Chairs
Date:
ca. 1850-1900
Period:
Victorian (1837-1901)
Topic:
chairs  Search this
wire  Search this
wrought iron  Search this
Garden ornaments and furniture  Search this
outdoor furniture  Search this
side chairs  Search this
wirework  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian Gardens, Horticultural Artifacts Collection.
Accession number:
1980.016
Restrictions & Rights:
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Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/aq4fe7693bb-a909-4789-af10-282529f62c0d
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:hac_1980.016

Birdbath, putto holding shell

Medium:
Cast iron, paint
Dimensions:
33 × 21 in. (83.8 × 53.3 cm)
Style:
Renaissance Revival
Type:
Birdbaths
Date:
ca. 1880
Period:
Victorian (1837-1901)
Topic:
birdbaths  Search this
cast iron  Search this
Outdoor furniture  Search this
Design elements  Search this
Garden ornaments and furniture  Search this
putti  Search this
Shells  Search this
water features  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian Gardens, Horticultural Artifacts Collection.
Accession number:
1980.019.001-1980.019.002
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/aq48e6a298f-493e-4ff0-a887-f39f220add66
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:hac_1980.019.001-1980.019.002

Vase, flower motif, ceramic

Medium:
Ceramic, glaze
Dimensions:
6 1/4 × 4 3/4 in. (15.9 × 12.1 cm)
Style:
Arts and Crafts
Type:
Vases
Date:
ca. 1880-1920
Period:
Arts and Crafts (1880-1920)
Topic:
ceramic  Search this
pottery  Search this
vases  Search this
decorative arts  Search this
floral patterns  Search this
Flower arrangement  Search this
Victorian  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian Gardens, Horticultural Artifacts Collection.
Accession number:
1980.021
Restrictions & Rights:
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Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/aq4af8d48fc-7016-4a91-b64d-b3e72a4a1757
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:hac_1980.021

Wall brackets, pot stand

Medium:
Cast iron, wood, paint
Dimensions:
Bracket: 11 3/4 × 12 1/2 in. (29.8 × 31.8 cm)
Cups: 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm)
Style:
Rococo Revival
Type:
Brackets
Date:
Late nineteenth century
Period:
Victorian (1837-1901)
Topic:
brackets (structural elements)  Search this
cast iron  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian Gardens, Horticultural Artifacts Collection.
Accession number:
1980.023.001-.002
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/aq41d2f1c9e-e28f-4a34-a6f2-925a43450a0a
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:hac_1980.023.001-.002

Bouquet holder, female figure with tobacco leaf pattern, looped handle

Medium:
Copper, silver plating
Dimensions:
4 7/8 × 1 1/4 in. (12.4 × 3.2 cm)
Type:
Bouquet holders
Origin:
Birmingham, England, possibly
Date:
ca. 1830-1920
Period:
Victorian (1837-1901)
Topic:
bouquet holders  Search this
bouquetiers  Search this
copper  Search this
porte-bouquets  Search this
porte-fleurs  Search this
Posy holders  Search this
silver  Search this
tussie-mussies  Search this
costume accessories  Search this
decorative arts  Search this
fashion  Search this
Victoriana  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian Gardens, Horticultural Artifacts Collection.
Accession number:
1980.026
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Horticultural Artifacts Collection
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/aq49fb2c8e7-2b65-4d58-8c73-1fbe7a967594
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:hac_1980.026
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Fancywork, basket under glass dome

Medium:
Wicker, dried plant material, straw, dyed grasses, dried and dyed mosses, wax, wire, glass
Dimensions:
22 × 16 3/4 in. (55.9 × 42.5 cm)
Type:
Bell jars
Fancywork
Date:
ca. 1870
Period:
Victorian (1837-1901)
Topic:
baskets  Search this
bell glasses  Search this
wicker  Search this
Dried flower arrangement  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian Gardens, Horticultural Artifacts Collection. Gift of Mrs. Jean Rengers.
Accession number:
1980.028
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/aq473ecdaff-0e7c-44df-89b2-e1d9de83570a
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:hac_1980.028
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Frog, green ceramic disc

Medium:
Ceramic, green glaze
Dimensions:
1 5/16 × 3 1/2 in. (3.3 × 8.9 cm)
Type:
Frogs (flower arrangement)
Date:
Early twentieth century
Topic:
ceramic  Search this
Frogs (flower arrangement)  Search this
flowers (plants)  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian Gardens, Horticultural Artifacts Collection.
Accession number:
1980.029.001
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/aq481ce6daf-d6a4-4d0d-b59b-14c8a74f65b5
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:hac_1980.029.001

Frog, ceramic with stem holder

Medium:
Wire, ceramic, glaze
Dimensions:
4 3/4 × 3 3/8 in. (12.1 × 8.6 cm)
Type:
Frogs (flower arrangement)
Date:
Early twentieth century
Topic:
ceramic  Search this
Frogs (flower arrangement)  Search this
wire  Search this
flowers (plants)  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian Gardens, Horticultural Artifacts Collection.
Accession number:
1980.029.002
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/aq463458fa6-50bd-495e-8d0f-d465e3009bef
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:hac_1980.029.002

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