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"Artistic portico in old moresco style in the Mohammed Aly Mosque", Cairo, Egypt

Extent:
1 Postcard (Binder, b&w, 5.5 x 3.5 in)
Container:
Binder 12
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Place:
Egypt
Scope and Contents:
Cairo[,] (Egypt); Artistic portico in old moresco style in the Mohammed Aly Mosque; 7620; L'adresse seule doit être écrite de ce côté.; [Arabic script]; UNION POSTALE UNIVERSELLE[,] EGYPTE[,] CARTE POSTALE.
Series Restrictions:
Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.
Item Rights:
Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.
Topic:
Architecture  Search this
Identifier:
EEPA.2001-001, Item EEPA 2001-001-3329
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Stephen Grant postcards
Stephen Grant postcards / Egypt - Cairo
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo7f2eb85af-63b9-4a26-b42f-d6e587050bed
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-2001-001-ref4890

"Erechtheum, most sacred temple of the Greeks, Acropolis, Athens." The Caryatides in Portico of the Maidens; The Erechteion. [Stereo photonegative.]

Topic:
GREECE SERIES
Publisher:
Underwood & Underwood  Search this
H.C. White Co.  Search this
Names:
Erechtheum (Athens, Greece)  Search this
Collection Creator:
Underwood & Underwood  Search this
Extent:
1 Item (3-3/4" x 7"?)
Type:
Archival materials
Photographs
Stereoscopic photographs
Place:
Greece
Local Numbers:
RSN 3733
General:
Currently stored in box 1.1.20 [148]. Orig. no. 40-4.
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research but is stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. The original glass plate is available for inspection if necessary in the Archives Center. A limited number of fragile glass negatives and positives in the collection can be viewed directly in the Archives Center by prior appointment. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Topic:
Caryatids  Search this
Sculpture -- Greece  Search this
Temples -- Greece  Search this
Ruins -- Greece  Search this
Genre/Form:
Photographs -- 1900-1910 -- Black-and-white negatives -- Glass
Stereoscopic photographs
Collection Citation:
Underwood &Underwood Glass Stereograph Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
See more items in:
Underwood & Underwood Glass Stereograph Collection
Underwood & Underwood Glass Stereograph Collection / Series 1: H. C. White glass plates / 1.1: H.C. White Negatives / RSN Numbers 3654-3756
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep83b3caa20-546d-4b1c-994d-ea104f7001c1
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0143-ref3722

"THE ENTRANCE TO THE PORTICO.", Edfu, Egypt

Creator:
Gaddis & Seif (Luxor (Egypt))  Search this
Extent:
1 Postcard (Binder, color, 5.5 x 3.5 in)
Container:
Binder 21
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Place:
Egypt
Scope and Contents:
No. 13.--EDFU. TEMPLE OF HORUS.[,] THE ENTRANCE TO THE[,] PORTICO.; POST CARD.[,] CARTE POSTALE.. Published by Gaddis & Seif, Luxor.
Series Restrictions:
Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.
Item Rights:
Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.
Topic:
Works of art  Search this
Identifier:
EEPA.2001-001, Item EEPA 2001-001-5993
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Stephen Grant postcards
Stephen Grant postcards / Upper Egypt
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo7d4a145fa-cc59-494e-8533-bd21998beff2
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-2001-001-ref7563

"The Entrance to the Portico.", Edfu, Egypt

Creator:
Gaddis & Seif (Luxor (Egypt))  Search this
Extent:
1 Postcard (Binder, b&w, 5.5 x 3.5 in)
Container:
Binder 21
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Place:
Egypt
Scope and Contents:
EDFU - Temple of Horus. The Entrance to the Portico.; gevaert [logo]; POST CARD. Published by Gaddis. Luxor (Egypt)
Series Restrictions:
Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.
Item Rights:
Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.
Topic:
Works of art  Search this
Identifier:
EEPA.2001-001, Item EEPA 2001-001-5980
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Stephen Grant postcards
Stephen Grant postcards / Upper Egypt
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo7a8dd3132-261a-4a35-ae34-b39f3998ea96
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-2001-001-ref7550

"The Entrance to the Portico.", Edfu, Egypt

Creator:
Gaddis & Seif (Luxor (Egypt))  Search this
Extent:
1 Postcard (Binder, color, 5.5 x 3.5 in)
Container:
Binder 21
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Place:
Egypt
Scope and Contents:
Edfu. Temple of Horus. The[,] Entrance to the Portico.; POST CARD. Published by Gaddis & Seif, Luxor
Series Restrictions:
Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.
Item Rights:
Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.
Topic:
Works of art  Search this
Identifier:
EEPA.2001-001, Item EEPA 2001-001-5988
See more items in:
Stephen Grant postcards
Stephen Grant postcards / Upper Egypt
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo79659b430-c295-4cb9-bb2d-0524af95ae86
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-2001-001-ref7558

"You just became President of the United States. What would you like to do?" "I think I'll give a speech!"

Creator:
National Museum of American History  Search this
Type:
Blog posts
Smithsonian staff publications
Blog posts
Published Date:
Thu, 12 Jan 2017 14:51:13 +0000
Topic:
American History  Search this
See more posts:
Blog Feed
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:posts_1cea46f22d6be2eda52ac2e9ae6d07b5

#50 View through Portico

Physical Description:
glass (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 4.4 cm x 10.6 cm x .1 cm; 1 23/32 in x 4 3/16 in x 1/32 in
Object Name:
glass stereograph
Place made:
France
ID Number:
1987.0605.18
Catalog number:
1987.0605.18
Accession number:
1987.0605
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Work and Industry: Photographic History
Photography
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng44f5ec3bb-fe9f-42a1-b5d7-0cae09c3a497
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_2005489

(2 Bas-Relief Tableaux and 10 "Gnomes"), (sculpture)

Sculptor:
Gosselin, Lucien H. 1883-1940  Search this
Architect:
Provost, Wilfred  Search this
Contractor:
L. H. Shattuck Company  Search this
Medium:
Panels: cast stone; Gnomes: cast stone
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures-Relief
Sculptures-Architectural component
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
St. Anthony School 148 Belmont Street Manchester New Hampshire 03103
Date:
Dedicated Sept. 11, 1927
Topic:
Religion--New Testament--Christ  Search this
Religion--Saint--St. Anthony  Search this
Figure group  Search this
Figure male--Head  Search this
Object--Written Matter--Book  Search this
Allegory--Arts & Sciences--Mathematics  Search this
Allegory--Arts & Sciences--Music  Search this
Object--Other--Globe  Search this
Allegory--Arts & Sciences--Education  Search this
Control number:
IAS NH000483
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_339259

(Confederate Monument), (sculpture)

Sculptor:
Whitehead, J. T.  Search this
Contractor:
Evans, M. M.  Search this
Fabricator:
J. T. Whitehead & Company  Search this
Medium:
Sculpture: marble and limestone; Columns: polished red granite; Doors: galvanized iron; Base: concrete and limestone
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
State of Mississippi Department of Archives and History 100 South State Street, Capers Building, P. O. Box 571 Jackson Mississippi 39205
Date:
1888-1890. Dedicated June 3, 1891
Topic:
History--United States--Civil War  Search this
Figure male--Full length  Search this
Occupation--Military--Soldier  Search this
Dress--Uniform--Military Uniform  Search this
Control number:
IAS MS000383
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_331122

(Diamond Peters Mausoleum), (sculpture)

Designer:
Peters, Angelo J. (possibly by)  Search this
Subject:
Peters, Diamond  Search this
Medium:
Sculpture: Carrara marble; Mausoleum: granite
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures-Gravestone
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Forest Lawn Cemetery Pilots Lane Richmond Virginia 23222
Topic:
Portrait female--Full length  Search this
Ceremony--Wedding  Search this
Dress--Ceremonial--Wedding Dress  Search this
Control number:
IAS VA000576
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_337733

(Dimond Library Reliefs), (sculpture)

Sculptor:
Kilgore, Bertram A. 1926-1994  Search this
Architectural firm:
Tracy and Hildreth  Search this
Contractor:
Harvey Construction Company  Search this
Medium:
Sculpture: aluminum, black granite
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures-Relief
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by University of New Hampshire Facilities Services Department Durham New Hampshire 03824
Located University of New Hampshire Dimond Library Durham New Hampshire
Date:
Dedicated Oct. 5, 1958
Topic:
Figure group  Search this
Abstract  Search this
Object--Written Matter--Book  Search this
Occupation--Farm--Sowing  Search this
Occupation--Science--Scientist  Search this
Occupation--Education--Student  Search this
Object--Other--Container  Search this
Object--Foliage  Search this
Control number:
IAS NH000400
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_338664

(Gates), (sculpture)

Sculptor:
Yellin, Samuel 1885-1940  Search this
Medium:
Wrought iron
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures-Gate
Sculptures-Architectural component
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Samuel S. Fleisher Art Memorial 719 Catharine Street In portico of sanctuary Philadelphia Pennsylvania 19147
Date:
Installed 1934
Topic:
Abstract  Search this
Control number:
IAS PA000612
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_332496

(Hourglass-shaped Abstract Sculpture), (sculpture)

Sculptor:
Unknown  Search this
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
University of Florida Florida Museum of Natural History Museum Road Northern portico Gainesville Florida 32611
Date:
1972
Topic:
Abstract  Search this
Control number:
IAS FL000116
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_317152

(Indians, Reaper, Blacksmith, Pioneer Family), (sculpture)

Sculptor:
Mueller, Herman C.  Search this
Medium:
Sculpture: limestone, metal
Culture:
Indian  Search this
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by State of Indiana Department of Administration Indiana Government Center South, 402 West Washington Indianapolis Indiana 46202
Located Indiana State House Indianapolis Indiana
Date:
1878-1888
Topic:
Figure group--Family  Search this
Ethnic  Search this
Occupation--Farm  Search this
Occupation--Craft--Smithing  Search this
Occupation--Other--Pioneer  Search this
Animal--Bird--Eagle  Search this
Control number:
IAS IN001060
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_340010

(Lafayette BART Station Mosaic Columns), (sculpture)

Designer:
Webber, Helen  Search this
Assistant:
Pardinas, Alfonso  Search this
Medium:
Glass mosaic tiles set into concrete columns
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures-Mosaic
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by Bay Area Rapid Transit Authority Marketing Services 800 Madison Avenue Oakland California 94612
Located Lafayette BART Station Oakland California
Date:
1970s
Topic:
Abstract--Geometric  Search this
Architecture--Detail--Column  Search this
Literature--Whitman  Search this
Control number:
IAS CA001850
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_341075

(New York Public Library Pediment Figures:) Philosophy, Romance, Religion, Poetry, Drama, and History, (sculpture)

Title:
Philosophy, Romance, Religion, Poetry, Drama, and History, (sculpture)
Sculptor:
Bartlett, Paul Wayland 1865-1925  Search this
Carver:
Piccirilli Brothers Marble Carving Studios  Search this
Medium:
Georgia marble
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by City of New York New York New York
Located New York Public Library Fifth Avenue & 42nd Street East entrance, portico attic New York New York 10018
Date:
Installed 1916
Topic:
Allegory--Arts & Sciences--Philosophy  Search this
Allegory--Arts & Sciences--Literature  Search this
Allegory--Religion  Search this
Allegory--Arts & Sciences--Poetry  Search this
Allegory--Arts & Sciences--Drama  Search this
Allegory--Arts & Sciences--History  Search this
Figure group  Search this
Control number:
IAS 76004995
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_15930

(Portico of Myers Hall), (sculpture)

Sculptor:
Unknown  Search this
Medium:
Limestone
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures-Architectural component
Sculptures-Relief
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by Indiana University Architect's Office 700 North Walnut Grove, Service Building Bloomington Indiana 47405
Located Indiana University Myers Hall, Third Street Bloomington Indiana 47405
Topic:
Figure group--Male  Search this
Occupation--Science--Scientist  Search this
Allegory--Arts & Sciences--Medicine  Search this
Object--Other--Microscope  Search this
Animal--Amphibian--Frog  Search this
Object--Vegetable--Bean  Search this
Figure--Fragment--Heart  Search this
Figure--Fragment--Skeleton  Search this
Figure--Fragment--Pelvis  Search this
Figure--Fragment--Face  Search this
Animal--Bird--Owl  Search this
Object--Other--Container  Search this
Abstract  Search this
Control number:
IAS IN000707
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_337986

(St. Ann's Church Architectural Sculpture), (sculpture)

Sculptor:
Jirouch, Frank Luis 1878-1970 (attributed to)  Search this
Architect:
Butler, John  Search this
Fabricator:
Fischer & Jirouch  Search this
Architectural firm:
Walker & Weeks  Search this
Medium:
Sculpture: stone
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures-Pediment
Sculptures-Relief
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, Ohio Chancery 1027 Superior Avenue Cleveland Ohio 44114
Located St. Ann's Church 2175 Coventry Road On front facade Cleveland Heights Ohio
Date:
Before 1953. Dedicated Dec. 11, 1952
Topic:
Religion--Angel  Search this
Emblem--Cross  Search this
Emblem--Chi-rho Monogram  Search this
Object--Letter  Search this
Object--Musical Instrument--Harp  Search this
Object--Musical Instrument--Lute  Search this
Architecture--Detail  Search this
Control number:
IAS OH000558
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_333596

(St. Joseph with Infant Child), (sculpture)

Title:
Saint Joseph with Infant Child, (sculpture)
Architect:
O'Shaughnessy, James J.  Search this
Architectural firm:
Lualdi and Sons  Search this
Medium:
Indiana limestone
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures-Pediment
Sculptures-Relief
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
St. Joseph Church 150 Central Avenue In pediment above main entrance portico Dover New Hampshire 03820
Date:
Dedicated Oct. 12, 1948
Topic:
Religion--Saint--St. Joseph  Search this
Religion--New Testament--Christ  Search this
Religion--Angel  Search this
Object--Flower--Lily  Search this
Object--Other--Orb  Search this
Control number:
IAS NH000251
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_330979

011, Post Office Extension, portico on F Street

Collection Creator:
Meigs, Montgomery C., 1816-1892  Search this
Collection Photographer:
Russell, Andrew J., 1829-1902  Search this
Container:
Box 22
Type:
Archival materials
Photographs
Date:
undated
Collection Restrictions:
The collection is open for research.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Citation:
Montgomery C. Meigs Papers, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
See more items in:
Montgomery C. Meigs Papers
Montgomery C. Meigs Papers / Series 2: Photographs and Sketches / 2.3: Post Office
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep81f125604-6467-4d84-b21a-8a915db677f2
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0984-ref294

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