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Author:

Bedini, Silvio A.  Search this

Object Type:

Smithsonian staff publication

Year:

1964

Citation:

Bedini, Silvio A. 1964. "Thomas Jefferson, clock designer." Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society, 108, (3) 163–180.

Identifier:

138049

ISSN:

0003-049X

Data source:

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:slasro_138049

Author:

Bedini, Silvio A.  Search this

Object Type:

Smithsonian staff publication

Year:

1962

Citation:

Bedini, Silvio A. 1962. "The Pocahontas watch." Bulletin of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors, Inc., 10, (5) 283–289, 6 figs.

Identifier:

135026

Data source:

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:slasro_135026

Author:

Bedini, Silvio A.  Search this

Object Type:

Smithsonian staff publication

Year:

1962

Citation:

Bedini, Silvio A. 1962. "The compartmented cylindrical clepsydra." Technology and Culture, 3, (3) 115–141.

Identifier:

132547

ISSN:

0040-165X

Data source:

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:slasro_132547

Author:

Bedini, Silvio A.  Search this

Object Type:

Smithsonian staff publication

Year:

1985

Citation:

Bedini, Silvio A. 1985. [Book review] "The Georgia-South Carolina Boundary. A Problem in Historical Geography, by Louis De Vorsey, Jr." Annals of Science, 42, (2), 175–176.

Identifier:

120813

ISSN:

0003-3790

Data source:

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:slasro_120813

Author:

Bedini, Silvio A.  Search this

Object Type:

Smithsonian staff publication

Year:

1982

Citation:

Bedini, Silvio A. 1982. "Early American Surveyors: Mapping the Wilderness." Professional Surveyor, II, (2) 16–18, 35-36.

Identifier:

127375

Data source:

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:slasro_127375

Author:

Bedini, Silvio A.  Search this

Object Type:

Smithsonian staff publication

Year:

1982

Citation:

Bedini, Silvio A. 1982. [Book review] "Leonardo da Vinci: The Marvellous Works of Nature and Man, by Martin Kemp." Isis, 73, (4), 601.

Identifier:

127385

ISSN:

0021-1753

Data source:

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:slasro_127385

Author:

Bedini, Silvio A.  Search this

Object Type:

Smithsonian staff publication

Year:

1963

Citation:

Bedini, Silvio A. 1963. "The scent of time. A Study of the Use of Fire and Incense for Time Measurement in Oriental Countries." Transactions of the American Philosophical Society, 53, (5) 1–51, 45 illus.

Identifier:

135033

Data source:

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:slasro_135033

Physical Description:

brass (overall material)

Measurements:

overall: 8 cm x 20 cm x 41 cm; 3 5/32 in x 7 7/8 in x 16 5/32 in

Object Name:

Galilaean Giovilabio (replica)

Credit Line:

Carolyn Mugar

ID Number:

PH.336360

Catalog number:

336360

Accession number:

1977.0878

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Medicine and Science: Physical Sciences

Time and Navigation

Measuring & Mapping

Data Source:

National Museum of American History

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ad-eb34-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmah_1184676

Collection Creator:

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

Smithsonian Institution. Department of Anthropology  Search this

Smithsonian Institution. United States National Museum. Department of Anthropology  Search this

Container:

Box 51

Type:

Archival materials

Collection Restrictions:

Some materials are restricted.

Access to the Department of Anthropology records requires an appointment.

Collection Rights:

Contact the repository for terms of use.

Collection Citation:

Department of Anthropology Records, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution

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Department of Anthropology records

Department of Anthropology records / Series 3: Alpha-Subject File / Loan Policy

Archival Repository:

National Anthropological Archives

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nw370dcf3b8-3597-4ca8-ac8e-4ab157c4aed0

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-naa-xxxx-0311-ref2604

Maker:

Falconi  Search this

Physical Description:

brass (overall material)

Measurements:

overall: .5 cm x 11.2 cm x 11.7 cm; 3/16 in x 4 13/32 in x 4 19/32 in

Object Name:

quadrant

sundial

Place made:

Italy: Lombardy

Date made:

1500s

Subject:

Mathematics  Search this

Timekeeping  Search this

Credit Line:

Gift of New York University

ID Number:

MA.326976

Catalog number:

326976

Accession number:

1990.0646

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Medicine and Science: Mathematics

Science & Mathematics

Data Source:

National Museum of American History

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a8-9a3c-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmah_997121

Also made surveyor's compasses:

Rittenhouse, David  Search this

Maker:

Lamb, Anthony  Search this

Physical Description:

brass (overall material)

Measurements:

overall length: 14 in; 35.56 cm

needle: 4 7/8 in; 12.3825 cm

overall in box: 3 3/16 in x 17 in x 6 3/4 in; 8.09625 cm x 43.18 cm x 17.145 cm

Object Name:

surveyor's compass

Place made:

United States: New York

Date made:

1750s

Related Publication:

Bedini, Silvio A.. At the Sign of the Compass and the Quadrant, the Life and Times of Anthony Lamb

ID Number:

PH.325900

Catalog number:

325900

Accession number:

251930

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Medicine and Science: Physical Sciences

Surveying and Geodesy

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Data Source:

National Museum of American History

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-93ab-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmah_745614

Maker:

Dod, Lebbeus  Search this

Measurements:

overall length: 14 1/2 in; 36.83 cm

needle: 5 1/4 in; 13.335 cm

overall: 2 1/2 in x 14 5/8 in x 7 in; 6.35 cm x 37.1475 cm x 17.78 cm

Object Name:

Surveyor's Compass

Place made:

United States: New Jersey, Mendham

Related Publication:

Bedini, Silvio A.. Thinkers and Tinkers. Early American Men of Science

Drost, William E.. Clocks and Watches of New Jersey

Credit Line:

Columbia University. Department of Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics

ID Number:

PH.335207

Catalog number:

335207

Accession number:

317998

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Medicine and Science: Physical Sciences

Surveying and Geodesy

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Data Source:

National Museum of American History

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-ad08-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmah_747113

Maker:

White, Peregrine  Search this

Measurements:

overall length: 12 3/8 in; 31.4325 cm

needle: 4 1/2 in; 11.43 cm

overall: 6 7/8 in x 12 3/8 in x 5 7/8 in; 17.4625 cm x 31.4325 cm x 14.9225 cm

Object Name:

Surveyor's Compass

surveyor's compass

Place made:

United States: Connecticut, Woodstock

Related Publication:

Bedini, Silvio A.. Early American Scientific Instruments and Their Makers

Credit Line:

Dr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Greenwood

ID Number:

PH.388993a

Catalog number:

388993a

Accession number:

182022

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Medicine and Science: Physical Sciences

Surveying and Geodesy

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Data Source:

National Museum of American History

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-69a1-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmah_747333

Maker:

Bowles, Thomas Salter  Search this

Physical Description:

wood (overall material)

Measurements:

overall length: 13 in; 33.02 cm

needle: 4 1/2 in; 11.43 cm

overall: 7 in x 13 in x 6 1/4 in; 17.78 cm x 33.02 cm x 15.875 cm

Object Name:

surveyor's compass

Place made:

United States: New Hampshire, Portsmouth

Related Publication:

Bedini, Silvio A.. Early American Scientific Instruments and Their Makers

ID Number:

1987.0706.01

Accession number:

1987.0706

1987.0706

Catalog number:

1987.0706.01

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Medicine and Science: Physical Sciences

Surveying and Geodesy

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Data Source:

National Museum of American History

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-a049-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmah_758674

Physical Description:

iron (overall material)

brass (overall material)

Measurements:

overall: 14 in x 5 in x 5 7/8 in; 35.56 cm x 12.7 cm x 14.9225 cm

Object Name:

pendulum clock

clock

clock, model

Date made:

1958

ID Number:

ME.316158

Catalog number:

316158

Accession number:

224775

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Work and Industry: Mechanisms

Time and Navigation

Measuring & Mapping

Data Source:

National Museum of American History

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a6-a4fa-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmah_856876

Associated person:

Jefferson, Thomas  Search this

Maker:

Randolph, Benjamin  Search this

Physical Description:

glass (inkwell material)

wood, mahogany (overall material)

fabric, baize (part material)

Measurements:

overall: 9 3/4 in x 14 3/4 in x 3 1/4 in; 24.765 cm x 37.465 cm x 8.255 cm

unfolded: 19 3/4 in; x 50.165 cm

Object Name:

writing box

Object Type:

portable desks

Place Made:

United States: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

Used in:

United States: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Independence Hall

Date made:

1775-1776

Subject:

Declaration of Independence  Search this

National Symbols  Search this

Related event:

Declaration of Independence, Signing of  Search this

Related Publication:

Nation of Nations, A

Bedini, Silvio A.. Declaration of Independence Desk

National Museum of American History. Treasures of American History online exhibition

Related Web Publication:

http://americanhistory.si.edu/treasures

ID Number:

PL.031819

Catalog number:

31819

Accession number:

67435

See more items in:

Political and Military History: Political History, General History Collection

Government, Politics, and Reform

National Treasures exhibit

American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith

Exhibition:

American Democracy

Exhibition Location:

National Museum of American History

Data Source:

National Museum of American History

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a3-cf33-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmah_513641

Author:

Unknown  Search this

Subject:

Bedini, Silvio A  Search this

National Museum of American History (U.S.) (NMAH)  Search this

National Museum of History and Technology (U.S.)  Search this

Eleanor and Mable Van Alstyne Collection  Search this

Physical description:

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

Type:

Photographic print

Exhibit

Date:

1965

Topic:

Art objects  Search this

Merry-go-round  Search this

Children  Search this

Exhibitions  Search this

Folk art  Search this

Horses  Search this

Museum curators  Search this

Museum visitors  Search this

Smithsonian Institution--Employees  Search this

Standard number:

2002-12193 and OPA-1007-25A and 61331

Restrictions & Rights:

No restrictions

Data Source:

Smithsonian Archives - History Div

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_sic_10358

Author:

Hrabak, Dale  Search this

Subject:

Ripley, Sidney Dillon 1913-2001  Search this

Bedini, Silvio A  Search this

Leonardo da Vinci 1452-1519  Search this

National Museum of History and Technology (U.S.)  Search this

National Museum of American History (U.S.) (NMAH)  Search this

Physical description:

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

Type:

Photographic print

Group, candid

Date:

1976

Topic:

Secretaries  Search this

Mackworth-Young, Robin  Search this

Windsor Castle  Search this

Secretariats  Search this

Art objects  Search this

Exhibitions  Search this

Drawing  Search this

Standard number:

76-8410-22A

Restrictions & Rights:

No restrictions

Data Source:

Smithsonian Archives - History Div

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_sic_8559

Author:

Nielsen, Kim  Search this

Subject:

Bedini, Silvio A  Search this

Jefferson, Thomas  Search this

National Museum of American History (U.S.) (NMAH)  Search this

National Museum of History and Technology (U.S.)  Search this

Physical description:

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

Type:

Photographic print

Person, candid

Date:

1981

Topic:

Museum curators  Search this

Exhibitions  Search this

Standard number:

81-4539-14A

Restrictions & Rights:

No restrictions

Data Source:

Smithsonian Archives - History Div

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_sic_8651

Creator:

Unknown  Search this

Subject:

Bedini, Silvio A  Search this

Museum of History and Technology (U.S.)  Search this

Smithsonian Institution Office of Public Affairs  Search this

Physical description:

35mm;

Type:

Black-and-white negatives

Date:

1967

March 10, 1967

Local number:

SIA Acc. 11-008 [OPA-1007]

Restrictions & Rights:

No access restrictions Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu

No Copyright - United States

Data Source:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_arc_371962