Author:

Unknown  Search this

Subject:

National Museum of Natural History (U.S.)  Search this

United States National Museum  Search this

Physical description:

Color: Black and White; Size: 10w x 8h; Type of Image: Interior; Medium: Photographic print

Type:

Photographic print

Interior

Date:

1908

Category:

Historic Images of the Smithsonian

Notes:

There are several similar photos at this location. Some are almost identical to this picture, only from different perspectives.

Summary:

Basement of the United States National Museum, now the National Museum of Natural History, with its brick columns, is filled with construction material. Stonework for the exterior is lined up on the floor; and scattered about are workers' personal belongings, including shoes, coats, and a coffee cup. Photo was taken November 28, 1908.

Contained within:

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 79, Box 9, Folder: 4

Contact information:

Institutional History Division, Smithsonian Institution Archives, 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20024-2520, SIHistory@si.edu

Topic:

Construction  Search this

Stone  Search this

Bricks  Search this

Building materials  Search this

Basements  Search this

Clothing and dress  Search this

Personal paraphernalia  Search this

Standard number:

21675 or MAH-21675

Restrictions & Rights:

No restrictions

Data Source:

Smithsonian Archives - History Div

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_sic_8214