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Calligrapher:

Ibrahim Khalil  Search this

Medium:

Opaque watercolor and gold on paper

Dimensions:

H x W: 19.7 x 11.6 cm (7 3/4 x 4 9/16 in)

Type:

Manuscript

Origin:

Bukhara, Uzbekistan

Date:

1523-24 (930 A.H.)

Period:

Uzbek period

Topic:

Uzbek period (1500 - 1598)  Search this

Uzbekistan  Search this

prince  Search this

Mushtari  Search this

Arts of the Islamic World  Search this

school  Search this

student  Search this

Mihr  Search this

Credit Line:

Purchase — Charles Lang Freer Endowment

Accession Number:

F1932.5

Restrictions & Rights:

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Data Source:

Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ye30c4038f5-ded4-4b26-ba77-c3b206453599

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:fsg_F1932.5

Medium:

Glass with enamel and gilt

Dimensions:

H x W x D: 49.7 x 24.8 x 24.8 cm (19 9/16 x 9 3/4 x 9 3/4 in)

Type:

Vessel

Origin:

Probably Cairo, Egypt

Date:

ca. 1350

Period:

Mamluk period

Topic:

Mamluk period (1250 - 1517)  Search this

Roman Period (30 BCE - 395 CE)  Search this

Syria  Search this

Arts of the Islamic World  Search this

Credit Line:

Purchase — Charles Lang Freer Endowment

Accession Number:

F1934.20

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On View:

Sackler Gallery 26

Data Source:

Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ye38df1b110-b26e-46b2-8301-dbca05005d0e

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:fsg_F1934.20

Medium:

Ink, gold, and color on parchment

Dimensions:

H x W (overall): 12.3 x 19 cm (4 13/16 x 7 1/2 in)

Type:

Manuscript

Origin:

Near East or North Africa

Date:

9th century

Period:

Abbasid period

Topic:

Islam  Search this

Abbasid period (750 - 1258)  Search this

Qur'an  Search this

Arts of the Islamic World  Search this

Credit Line:

Purchase — Charles Lang Freer Endowment

Accession Number:

F1937.11

Restrictions & Rights:

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Data Source:

Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ye3d56b3dd2-c759-4ce4-b1ee-d09a199f6182

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:fsg_F1937.11

Artist:

Attributed to Haydar Ali  Search this

Medium:

Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper

Dimensions:

H x W: 11.3 x 11 cm (4 7/16 x 4 5/16 in)

Type:

Painting

Origin:

Tabriz, Iran

Date:

early 16th century

Period:

Safavid period

Topic:

horse  Search this

Safavid period (1501 - 1722)  Search this

illumination  Search this

Iran  Search this

Arts of the Islamic World  Search this

Credit Line:

Purchase — Charles Lang Freer Endowment

Accession Number:

F1937.20

Restrictions & Rights:

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Data Source:

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GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ye3c15f091a-2ae2-4d9e-9c78-a5fd93dcfab5

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:fsg_F1937.20

Artist:

Ascribed to Bizhad  Search this

Medium:

Opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper

Dimensions:

H x W: 11.5 x 14.5 cm (4 1/2 x 5 11/16 in)

Type:

Painting

Origin:

Herat, Afghanistan

Date:

late 15th century

Period:

Safavid period

Topic:

camel  Search this

Safavid period (1501 - 1722)  Search this

illumination  Search this

Afghanistan  Search this

Arts of the Islamic World  Search this

Credit Line:

Purchase — Charles Lang Freer Endowment

Accession Number:

F1937.22

Restrictions & Rights:

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Data Source:

Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ye3f3a84371-4e92-497e-a173-755eb766ce6d

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:fsg_F1937.22

Artist:

Signed by Muhammad Haravi  Search this

Medium:

Opaque watercolor and gold on paper

Dimensions:

H x W: 34.1 x 24 cm (13 7/16 x 9 7/16 in)

Type:

Painting

Origin:

Iran

Date:

mid-16th century

Period:

Safavid period

Topic:

portrait  Search this

Safavid period (1501 - 1722)  Search this

illumination  Search this

Iran  Search this

prince  Search this

Arts of the Islamic World  Search this

Credit Line:

Purchase — Charles Lang Freer Endowment

Accession Number:

F1937.8

Restrictions & Rights:

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Data Source:

Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ye3d966b06f-a10d-4ad0-875c-c225a3282038

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:fsg_F1937.8

Medium:

Iron, gold and silver inlay

Dimensions:

H x W: 6.2 x 7.7 cm (2 7/16 x 3 1/16 in)

Type:

Tool and Equipment

Origin:

Iran

Date:

17th century

Period:

Safavid period

Topic:

Safavid period (1501 - 1722)  Search this

Iran  Search this

Arts of the Islamic World  Search this

Credit Line:

Purchase — Charles Lang Freer Endowment

Accession Number:

F1940.4

Restrictions & Rights:

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Data Source:

Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ye381927fb4-4810-4e7e-90c4-27a41baab4fc

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:fsg_F1940.4

Medium:

Iron, silver and gold inlay

Dimensions:

H x W: 6.1 x 10.9 cm (2 3/8 x 4 5/16 in)

Type:

Tool and Equipment

Origin:

Iran

Date:

17th-18th century

Topic:

Iran  Search this

Arts of the Islamic World  Search this

Credit Line:

Purchase — Charles Lang Freer Endowment

Accession Number:

F1940.5

Restrictions & Rights:

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Data Source:

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GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ye3f265bd79-382e-4d2d-80e6-788e6e7011cb

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:fsg_F1940.5

Artist:

Raghubir Singh (Indian, 1942-1999)  Search this

Printer:

Everett Studios, Inc. (American)  Search this

Medium:

Chromogenic print on paper

Dimensions:

H x W: 40.6 x 50.8 cm (16 x 20 in)

Type:

Photograph

Origin:

India

Date:

1986, printed 1989

Topic:

Islam  Search this

woman  Search this

India  Search this

South Asian and Himalayan Art  Search this

Contemporary Art  Search this

Credit Line:

Gift of the Artist

Accession Number:

S1993.39.3

Restrictions & Rights:

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Data Source:

Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ye3e7a3b6b1-a7f8-4491-b8f4-4968c011119b

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:fsg_S1993.39.3

Collection Creator:

Asch, Moses  Search this

Distler, Marian, 1919-1964  Search this

Folkways Records  Search this

Extent:

1 Sound recording (sound-tape reel, analog, 5 in.)

Type:

Archival materials

Sound recordings

Local Numbers:

FW-ASCH-5RR-5372

FLP.91667

General:

CDR copy

Restrictions:

Restrictions on access. No duplication allowed listening and viewing for research purposes only.

Collection Rights:

Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.

Topic:

Sounds  Search this

Islam  Search this

Collection Citation:

Moses and Frances Asch Collection, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.

Identifier:

CFCH.ASCH, Item FW-ASCH-5RR-5372

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Moses and Frances Asch Collection / Series 9: Audio Recordings / CD / CDR copy

Archival Repository:

Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/bk57b734c7c-1c0f-4a87-b2d2-94be943a469e

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-cfch-asch-ref27053

Creator:

Johnson, Homer H.  Search this

Christian Science Sanatorium  Search this

Bourke-White, Margaret, 1904-1971  Search this

Architect:

Dyer, J. Milton  Search this

Landscape architect:

Pitkin, William, Jr.  Search this

Mott, Seward  Search this

Provenance:

Hewitt, Mattie Edwards, 1869-1956  Search this

Smith, R. A.  Search this

Collection Creator:

Garden Club of America  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Drawings

Place:

Ohio -- Cleveland

United States of America -- Ohio -- Cuyahoga County -- Cleveland

Related Materials:

Untitled Garden related holdings consist of 1 slide (col.)

Collection Restrictions:

Access to original archival materials by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for appointment in writing. Certain items may be restricted and not available to researchers. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Collection Rights:

Archives of American Gardens encourages the use of its archival materials for non-commercial, educational and personal use under the fair use provision of U.S. copyright law. Use or copyright restrictions may exist. It is incumbent upon the researcher to ascertain copyright status and assume responsibility for usage. All requests for duplication and use must be submitted in writing and approved by Archives of American Gardens. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Topic:

Spring  Search this

Plan views  Search this

Garden structures  Search this

Walls, stone  Search this

Gardens, Islamic  Search this

Topiary work  Search this

Doorways  Search this

Genre/Form:

Drawings

Collection Citation:

Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America collection.

Sponsor:

A project to describe images in this finding aid received Federal support from the Smithsonian Collections Care Initiative, administered by the National Collections Program.

Identifier:

AAG.GCA, File OH119

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The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / Ohio

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb636b2ad4b-08de-48c2-98e2-a8328a88318e

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref15466

Creator:

White, Holden W., Mr  Search this

Vail, Thomas, M/Ms  Search this

Landscape architect:

Engel, David  Search this

Page, Russell  Search this

Collection Creator:

Garden Club of America  Search this

Extent:

1 Slide (col.)

Type:

Archival materials

Slides

Place:

Ohio -- Chagrin Falls

United States of America -- Ohio -- Cuyahoga County -- Chagrin Falls

Date:

07/01/1984

General:

The house was built in 1935 and remodelled by the new owners in 1951. However, in 1959 a serious flood forced the location of the house, swimming pool and bathhouse to move.

Collection Restrictions:

Access to original archival materials by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for appointment in writing. Certain items may be restricted and not available to researchers. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Collection Rights:

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Topic:

Gardens, Islamic  Search this

Fountains  Search this

Containers  Search this

Hedges  Search this

Raised bed gardening  Search this

Standard  Search this

Hemlock  Search this

Collection Citation:

Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America collection.

Sponsor:

A project to describe images in this finding aid received Federal support from the Smithsonian Collections Care Initiative, administered by the National Collections Program.

Identifier:

AAG.GCA, Item OH109011

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Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb66657f5fe-40da-4b97-a3ec-27372a6fc9d0

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref15645

Provenance:

Founders Garden Club of Sarasota  Search this

Owner:

John Ringling Estates  Search this

Landscape architect:

Mario Nievera Design Incorporated  Search this

Jackman, Matt  Search this

Architect for addition to house:

Soler, Jim  Search this

Construction:

Perez Brothers  Search this

Interior designer:

Hart, Joyce  Search this

Designer:

Droney, Dan  Search this

Architect:

Hebda, Pat  Search this

Photographer:

Morgan, Nancy G.  Search this

Collection Creator:

Garden Club of America  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Place:

United States of America -- Florida -- Sarasota County -- Sarasota

Scope and Contents:

This file contains 18 digital images and 1 folder.

General:

Completed in 2020, this Eastern-inspired garden in St. Armands Key includes various elements indicative of an ancient Persian garden, including a pavilion, water features, and mosaics depicting Islamic Mughal motifs. The design of this 8,731 square foot property is formal and symmetrical. Its name derives from a 1258 poem written by Persian poet, Sa'di. The garden took more than three years to complete, with most of the work being preparatory; the soil had to be replaced, the engineering, plumbing, and electrical work for the garden and central fountain all had to be implemented before they could add the plants, pathways, benches, and medallions. All materials used to create the garden, pavilion, and tile mosaics were sourced in Florida.

The owner has been a docent at the Freer Gallery of the Smithsonian Institution for 30 years, and has remained a scholar of eastern art, architecture, and literature, especially that of the Persian Mughal Empire. In 2009, she purchased a historically designated Mediterranean revival winter home on St. Armands Key and in 2012 purchased the lot next door. Though she had not originally envisioned putting a garden in the space, the idea grew when she met the landscape architect Mario Nievera at a Founders Garden Club of Sarasota Flower Talk in 2016. Her ideal garden was one tailored to the size of the lot, climate and soil conditions of the area of Florida. The owner and Nierva assembled a team including Matt Jackson, the Perez Brothers who created the pavilion, Joyce Hart, an interior designer, Dan Droney, the designer and fabricator of hand-made tiles, and Pat Hebda of Treasure Cove in Sarasota who provided custom architectural elements for the pavilion. The garden owner's daughter contributed by researching details about ancient Persian Gardens.

Surrounding the property is a high, cream-colored, concrete wall with an ornate iron gate marking the entrance. The main focal point of the garden is a 1,000 sq. foot cream-colored limestone pavilion of Persian Mughal-style architecture with a ceiling-high mosaic patterned with Islamic Mughal motifs. This building features three triangular archways facing the front and two archways on either side, with eight columns supporting the structure. The pavilion also operates as a one-bedroom apartment that faces the rear of the property, which was mandated by the city to meet their building code. In front of the pavilion is a central courtyard with a fountain in the center. The design of the fountain is a star lined with blue, yellow, and white tiles, within a quatrefoil of various solid green and patterned tiles. Marble pathways with narrow strips of confederate jasmine in their center lead from the fountain to two elaborate tile medallions on either side of the fountain. The east medallion features a five-clawed Chinese Imperial Dragon on a yellow background, while the west medallion depicts on a blue background, a Simurgh, or mythical bird from Persian mythology. Each medallion is surrounded by a ring of confederate jasmine and a long marble bench on one side. A short marble pathway directly in front of the central fountain leads to a tile Persian rug crafted from handmade red, blue, orange, green, and white, tiles with star and floral patterns.

All plants were carefully considered in terms of their size, color, their perfume, appropriateness to the location, balance and symmetry in the space. The property features three varieties of palm trees, as well as Geiger trees, cypress, citrus, bamboo, and pomegranate. Two vivid colors of Granada roses were used, along with apricot drift, coral drift, and new dawn.

Persons associated with the garden include: John Ringling and Owen Burns t/a John Ringling Estates (former owners, 1917 – 1948); Arthur Vining Davis t/a Arvida Corp. (former owner, 1948 – 1976); Kathryn N. Mason (former owner, 1976 – 1992); Joergen and Maria Haher (former owners, 1992 – 1996); Bretley and Mona Koth (former owners, 1996 – 1998); Matthew Gribbon (former owner, 1998 – 2008); Thomas R. Olin, Jr. (former owner, 2008 – 2012); Mario Nievera (landscape architect, 2016 – 2020); Matt Jackman (landscape architect, 2017 – 2020); Jim Soler (pavilion architect, 2015); Perez Brothers (construction co., 2015 – 2020); Joyce Hart (interior designer, 2015 – 2020); Dan Droney (designer/fabricator of tiles, 2018 – 2020); Pat Hebda (treasure core custom architectural elements, 2015 – 2020).

Collection Restrictions:

Access to original archival materials by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for appointment in writing. Certain items may be restricted and not available to researchers. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Collection Rights:

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Topic:

Gardens -- Florida -- Sarasota  Search this

Gulistan (Sarasota, Florida)  Search this

Collection Citation:

Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America collection.

Sponsor:

A project to describe images in this finding aid received Federal support from the Smithsonian Collections Care Initiative, administered by the National Collections Program.

Identifier:

AAG.GCA, File FL154

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Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb630e54dc5-f3e9-40ac-a05d-a0e3b71b0784

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref33225

Landscape architect:

DCA Landscape Architects  Search this

Provenance:

Perennial Garden Club  Search this

Collection Creator:

Garden Club of America  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Place:

The Townsend Garden (Washington, D.C.)

United States of America -- District of Columbia -- Washington

Scope and Contents:

The folder includes a worksheet and garden map with plant list..

General:

Thirty by fifty feet, The Townsend Garden is surrounded by a dark gray high board fence to the west and south; to the east a high stone wall; and a house to the north. A stone terrace occupies the northern quarter, a brick terrace the southern. The terraces are connected by a brick and stone walk which is crossed by a waterway in stone. Fountains lie at the center and both ends of the waterway. In the center, half of the garden is a low planted circle that is cut into quadrants by the walk and the waterway. To the sides are borderes filled with perennials and punctuated with old camellias ten to fifteen feet high.

Persons associated with the garden include: Guy Williams and Amy Mills (landscape architects, 1999).

Related Materials:

The Townsend Garden related holdings consist of 1 folder (9 35 mm. slides)

Collection Restrictions:

Access to original archival materials by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for appointment in writing. Certain items may be restricted and not available to researchers. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Collection Rights:

Archives of American Gardens encourages the use of its archival materials for non-commercial, educational and personal use under the fair use provision of U.S. copyright law. Use or copyright restrictions may exist. It is incumbent upon the researcher to ascertain copyright status and assume responsibility for usage. All requests for duplication and use must be submitted in writing and approved by Archives of American Gardens. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Topic:

Gardens -- Washington (D.C.)  Search this

Walled gardens  Search this

Water gardens  Search this

Gardens, Islamic  Search this

Collection Citation:

Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America collection.

Sponsor:

A project to describe images in this finding aid received Federal support from the Smithsonian Collections Care Initiative, administered by the National Collections Program.

Identifier:

AAG.GCA, File DC121

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Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6844ed601-8bba-413a-b591-3ecf499d4cf9

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref5940

Photographer:

Salomon, Sarah Hood  Search this

Collection Creator:

Garden Club of America  Search this

Extent:

1 Slide (col., 35 mm.)

Type:

Archival materials

Slides

Place:

United States of America -- District of Columbia -- Washington

Date:

2004 Jun.

Collection Restrictions:

Access to original archival materials by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for appointment in writing. Certain items may be restricted and not available to researchers. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Collection Rights:

Archives of American Gardens encourages the use of its archival materials for non-commercial, educational and personal use under the fair use provision of U.S. copyright law. Use or copyright restrictions may exist. It is incumbent upon the researcher to ascertain copyright status and assume responsibility for usage. All requests for duplication and use must be submitted in writing and approved by Archives of American Gardens. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Topic:

Gardens -- Washington (D.C.)  Search this

Trees  Search this

Trompe l'oeil painting  Search this

Gardens, Islamic  Search this

Plants, Potted  Search this

Fountains  Search this

Outdoor furniture  Search this

Hedges  Search this

Perennials  Search this

Chairs  Search this

Walkways, brick  Search this

Terraces  Search this

Walled gardens  Search this

Box  Search this

Rills  Search this

Shrubs  Search this

Collection Citation:

Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America collection.

Sponsor:

A project to describe images in this finding aid received Federal support from the Smithsonian Collections Care Initiative, administered by the National Collections Program.

Identifier:

AAG.GCA, Item DC121001

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The Garden Club of America collection

The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / District of Columbia / DC121: Washington -- The Townsend Garden

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6201cec81-4961-4125-b6ac-05cc215efb39

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref6039

Photographer:

Salomon, Sarah Hood  Search this

Collection Creator:

Garden Club of America  Search this

Extent:

1 Slide (col., 35 mm.)

Type:

Archival materials

Slides

Place:

United States of America -- District of Columbia -- Washington

Date:

2004 Jun.

Collection Restrictions:

Access to original archival materials by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for appointment in writing. Certain items may be restricted and not available to researchers. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Collection Rights:

Archives of American Gardens encourages the use of its archival materials for non-commercial, educational and personal use under the fair use provision of U.S. copyright law. Use or copyright restrictions may exist. It is incumbent upon the researcher to ascertain copyright status and assume responsibility for usage. All requests for duplication and use must be submitted in writing and approved by Archives of American Gardens. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Topic:

Gardens -- Washington (D.C.)  Search this

Trees  Search this

Gardens, Islamic  Search this

Plants, Potted  Search this

Fountains  Search this

Outdoor furniture  Search this

Hedges  Search this

Perennials  Search this

Chairs  Search this

Walkways, brick  Search this

Terraces  Search this

Walled gardens  Search this

Box  Search this

Rills  Search this

Trellises  Search this

Tables  Search this

Clematis  Search this

Houses -- brick  Search this

Shrubs  Search this

Collection Citation:

Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America collection.

Sponsor:

A project to describe images in this finding aid received Federal support from the Smithsonian Collections Care Initiative, administered by the National Collections Program.

Identifier:

AAG.GCA, Item DC121002

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The Garden Club of America collection

The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / District of Columbia / DC121: Washington -- The Townsend Garden

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb693bfb026-0eaa-460d-865b-c4582717f6ae

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref6040

Photographer:

Salomon, Sarah Hood  Search this

Collection Creator:

Garden Club of America  Search this

Extent:

1 Slide (col., 35 mm.)

Type:

Archival materials

Slides

Place:

United States of America -- District of Columbia -- Washington

Date:

2004 Jun.

Collection Restrictions:

Access to original archival materials by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for appointment in writing. Certain items may be restricted and not available to researchers. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Collection Rights:

Archives of American Gardens encourages the use of its archival materials for non-commercial, educational and personal use under the fair use provision of U.S. copyright law. Use or copyright restrictions may exist. It is incumbent upon the researcher to ascertain copyright status and assume responsibility for usage. All requests for duplication and use must be submitted in writing and approved by Archives of American Gardens. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Topic:

Gardens -- Washington (D.C.)  Search this

Trees  Search this

Gardens, Islamic  Search this

Plants, Potted  Search this

Fountains  Search this

Outdoor furniture  Search this

Hedges  Search this

Perennials  Search this

Chairs  Search this

Walkways, brick  Search this

Walled gardens  Search this

Box  Search this

Fences -- wooden  Search this

Shrubs  Search this

Collection Citation:

Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America collection.

Sponsor:

A project to describe images in this finding aid received Federal support from the Smithsonian Collections Care Initiative, administered by the National Collections Program.

Identifier:

AAG.GCA, Item DC121003

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The Garden Club of America collection

The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / District of Columbia / DC121: Washington -- The Townsend Garden

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6afe50674-df65-42c6-95f4-7426efaaa024

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref6041

Photographer:

Salomon, Sarah Hood  Search this

Collection Creator:

Garden Club of America  Search this

Extent:

1 Slide (col., 35 mm.)

Type:

Archival materials

Slides

Place:

United States of America -- District of Columbia -- Washington

Date:

2004 Jun.

Collection Restrictions:

Access to original archival materials by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for appointment in writing. Certain items may be restricted and not available to researchers. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Collection Rights:

Archives of American Gardens encourages the use of its archival materials for non-commercial, educational and personal use under the fair use provision of U.S. copyright law. Use or copyright restrictions may exist. It is incumbent upon the researcher to ascertain copyright status and assume responsibility for usage. All requests for duplication and use must be submitted in writing and approved by Archives of American Gardens. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Topic:

Gardens -- Washington (D.C.)  Search this

Fountains  Search this

Walkways, brick  Search this

Walled gardens  Search this

Rills  Search this

Gardens, Islamic  Search this

Edging, brick  Search this

Pinks (Plants)  Search this

Perennials  Search this

Collection Citation:

Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America collection.

Sponsor:

A project to describe images in this finding aid received Federal support from the Smithsonian Collections Care Initiative, administered by the National Collections Program.

Identifier:

AAG.GCA, Item DC121004

See more items in:

The Garden Club of America collection

The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / District of Columbia / DC121: Washington -- The Townsend Garden

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb67211c6fe-6cbe-470d-b9e4-1534d31cb71b

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref6042

Creator:

Seherr-Thoss, Hans Christoph, Graf von, 1918-  Search this

Seherr-Thoss, Sonia P.  Search this

Extent:

4 Linear feet (approximate: 1250 items)

Type:

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Color slides

Transparencies

Photographic prints

Place:

Uzbekistan

Iran -- Antiquities

Turkey

Afghanistan

Date:

circa 1960-1968

Summary:

Photographs and negatives of Sonia P. and Hans C. Seherr-Thoss. Mounted and unmounted color slides, transparencies, black and white negatives, mounted prints, contact sheets, and a photograph, circa 1960-1968. The majority of images, taken by Hans C. Seherr-Thoss, appear in their publication, Design and Color in Islamic Architecture: Afghanistan, Iran, and Turkey, published by the, Smithsonian Institution Press, in 1968. Countries depicted are Iran, Turkey, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.

Scope and Contents of the Collection:

Photographs and negatives of Islamic monuments. Photos taken by Hans C. Seherr-Thoss and most appear in his and Sonia P. Seherr-Thoss' publication, Design and color in Islamic architecture: Afghanistan, Iran, Turkey.

The mounted slides have been placed in cold storage due to preservation concerns and the transparencies and mounted photos have not yet been processed.

Arrangement note:

This collection is arranged into three series by format: 1. Mounted slides, 2. Transparencies, and 3. Mounted photos. Only the mounted slides have been arranged and remain in their original order.

Biographical/Historical note:

Count Hans Seherr-Thoss was born in Dobrau, Germany in 1912 (New York Times, October 29, 1992.) He later became a United States citizen and served in the United States' Army during World War II. Sonia Phipps Farrell married Seherr-Thoss in Palm Beach, Florida, on March 3, 1948 (The Washington Post, March 2, 1948.) Both had children from previous marriages. Mrs. Seherr-Thoss graduated from Columbia University with majors in economics and sociology. She served as president of the Litchfield (Connecticut) Historical Society and the Oliver Wolcott Library. She received the Paul Harris Fellowship for community service and the Connecticut Association of Schools awarded her the Distinguished Friend of Education Award. In 1968, the Smithsonian Institution Press published, Design and Color in Islamic Architecture: Afganistan, Iran, Turkey. Written by Mrs. Seherr-Thoss, the photographs were taken by Mr. Seherr-Thoss during their travels to the concerned regions. Many of the photographs featured in that publication are included in this collection. Hans C. Seherr-Thoss died on October 28, 1992 and Sonia P. Seherr-Thoss died on June 13, 2006.

Biography of Sonia P. and Hans C. Seherr-Thoss:

Count Hans Seherr-Thoss was born in Dobrau, Germany in 1912 (New York Times, October 29, 1992.) He later became a United States citizen and served in the United States' Army during World War II.

Sonia Phipps Farrell married Seherr-Thoss in Palm Beach, Florida, on March 3, 1948 (The Washington Post, March 2, 1948.) Both had children from previous marriages. Mrs. Seherr-Thoss graduated from Columbia University with majors in economics and sociology. She served as president of the Litchfield (Connecticut) Historical Society and the Oliver Wolcott Library. She received the Paul Harris Fellowship for community service and the Connecticut Association of Schools awarded her the Distinguished Friend of Education Award.

In 1968, the Smithsonian Institution Press published, Design and Color in Islamic Architecture: Afganistan, Iran, Turkey. Written by Mrs. Seherr-Thoss, the photographs were taken by Mr. Seherr-Thoss during their travels to the concerned regions. Many of the photographs featured in that publication are included in this collection.

Hans C. Seherr-Thoss died on October 28, 1992 and Sonia P. Seherr-Thoss died on June 13, 2006.

Related Materials:

Other collections housed in the archives documenting Islamic monuments include: Ambassador Richard B. Parker Photographs of Islamic Monuments and the Lionel Bier Architectural Drawings.

Provenance:

This collection was donated by Sonia P. Seherr-Thoss, 2001

Restrictions:

Collection is open for research. Mounted slides are in cold storage; digital surrogates are preferred for access. One week's notice is required prior to access originals.

Rights:

Permission to reproduce and publish an item from the Archives is coordinated through the Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery's Rights and Reproductions department. Please contact the Archives in order to initiate this process.

Topic:

Decoration and ornament, Architectural -- Middle East  Search this

Islamic antiquities  Search this

Mosques  Search this

Islamic architecture  Search this

Minarets  Search this

Genre/Form:

Color slides

Transparencies

Photographic prints

Citation:

Hans C. and Sonia P. Seherr-Thoss Photographs of Islamic Architecture. FSA.A2001.15. Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Archives. Gift of Sonia P. Seherr-Thoss, 2001.

Identifier:

FSA.A2001.15

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Seherr-Thoss Photographs of Islamic Architecture

Archival Repository:

Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Archives

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/dc3f918f05f-2bcc-4c1e-939a-9fb75631a9bd

EDAN-URL:

ead_collection:sova-fsa-a2001-15

Medium:

Stone-paste; painted under glaze

Dimensions:

H x Diam: 49 × 37.6 cm (19 5/16 × 14 13/16 in)

Style:

Raqqa ware

Type:

Vessel

Origin:

Raqqa, Syria

Date:

11th-12th century

Topic:

Syria  Search this

Raqqa ware  Search this

Arts of the Islamic World  Search this

Credit Line:

Gift of Charles Lang Freer

Accession Number:

F1902.190

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

Related Online Resources:

Google Cultural Institute

See more items in:

Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Collection

Data Source:

Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ye3307ce29b-43d4-4be0-9365-12b7c9293cc6

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:fsg_F1902.190