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Medium:

paper; ink

Type:

Postage Stamps

Place:

United States of America

Date:

May 25, 2015

Topic:

U.S. Stamps  Search this

Contemporary (1990-present)  Search this

Credit line:

Copyright United States Postal Service. All rights reserved.

Object number:

2015.2019.127.1-24

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National Postal Museum Collection

Data Source:

National Postal Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm81cabe15b-d073-4c4d-8353-1b8911134063

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:npm_2015.2019.127.1-24

Artist:

Herman Leonard, 1923 - 2010  Search this

Sitter:

Lester Willis Young, 27 Aug 1909 - 15 Mar 1959  Search this

Medium:

Selenium-toned gelatin silver print

Dimensions:

Image: 32 × 30.5cm (12 5/8 × 12")

Sheet: 50.5 × 40.6cm (19 7/8 × 16")

Frame: 71.8 × 56.5 × 3.8 cm (28 1/4 × 22 1/4 × 1 1/2")

Type:

Photograph

Place:

United States\New York\Kings\New York

Date:

1948 (printed 1998)

Topic:

Interior  Search this

Costume\Headgear\Hat  Search this

Equipment\Smoking Implements\Cigarette  Search this

Container\Bottle  Search this

Music\Sheet music  Search this

Commemorative  Search this

Lester Willis Young: Male  Search this

Lester Willis Young: Performing Arts\Performer\Musician\Horn player\Saxophonist  Search this

Lester Willis Young: Performing Arts\Performer\Musician\Jazz musician  Search this

Portrait  Search this

Credit Line:

National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution

Object number:

NPG.2014.111.30

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

Copyright:

© Herman Leonard Photography LLC

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National Portrait Gallery Collection

Data Source:

National Portrait Gallery

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm42a940f57-15fd-47cf-94eb-fda0cede9173

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:npg_NPG.2014.111.30

Life Form:

Epiphytic

Bloom Characteristics:

Flower is 2.4" across.

Fragrance:

Gardenia (at night)

Range:

Bolivia to Paraguay, E to S Brazil

Habitat:

Cool mountains to hot, low savannahs

Topic:

Orchids  Search this

Living Collections  Search this

Common Name:

Rough Brassavola

The Revolute Epidendrum

Tuberculated Brassavola

Group:

[vascular plants]

Class:

Equisetopsida

Subclass:

Magnoliidae

Superorder:

Lilianae

Order:

Asparagales

Family:

Orchidaceae

Subfamily:

Epidendroideae

Genus:

Brassavola

Species:

tuberculata

Accession Number:

2014-0961A

Restrictions & Rights:

CC0

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Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection

Data Source:

Smithsonian Gardens

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7e03fcf8b-9909-4a7c-9e3b-9a347cd21d36

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2014-0961A

Life Form:

Epiphytic

Bloom Characteristics:

Flower is 2.4" across.

Fragrance:

Gardenia (at night)

Range:

Bolivia to Paraguay, E to S Brazil

Habitat:

Cool mountains to hot, low savannahs

Topic:

Orchids  Search this

Living Collections  Search this

Common Name:

Rough Brassavola

The Revolute Epidendrum

Tuberculated Brassavola

Group:

[vascular plants]

Class:

Equisetopsida

Subclass:

Magnoliidae

Superorder:

Lilianae

Order:

Asparagales

Family:

Orchidaceae

Subfamily:

Epidendroideae

Genus:

Brassavola

Species:

tuberculata

Accession Number:

2022-0094A

Restrictions & Rights:

CC0

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Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection

Data Source:

Smithsonian Gardens

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7e0bc7a86-06c6-4390-91f0-348232301f38

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2022-0094A

Life Form:

Epiphytic

Bloom Characteristics:

Inflorescence is shorter than the leaves and has up to 6 flowers. Flowers are 2.5-3" across.

Fragrance:

Gardenia (at night)

Range:

Bolivia to Paraguay, E to S Brazil

Habitat:

Cool mountains to hot, low savannahs

Topic:

Orchids  Search this

Living Collections  Search this

Common Name:

Rough Brassavola

The Revolute Epidendrum

Tuberculated Brassavola

Group:

[vascular plants]

Class:

Equisetopsida

Subclass:

Magnoliidae

Superorder:

Lilianae

Order:

Asparagales

Family:

Orchidaceae

Subfamily:

Epidendroideae

Genus:

Brassavola

Species:

tuberculata

Accession Number:

2022-0185A

Restrictions & Rights:

CC0

See more items in:

Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection

Data Source:

Smithsonian Gardens

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax787efaf0e-d72c-4426-aa21-8c446c38ffa0

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2022-0185A

Life Form:

Epiphytic

Bloom Characteristics:

Inflorescence is shorter than the leaves and has up to 6 flowers. Flowers are 2.5-3" across.

Fragrance:

Gardenia (at night)

Range:

Bolivia to Paraguay, E to S Brazil

Habitat:

Cool mountains to hot, low savannahs

Topic:

Orchids  Search this

Living Collections  Search this

Common Name:

Rough Brassavola

The Revolute Epidendrum

Tuberculated Brassavola

Group:

[vascular plants]

Class:

Equisetopsida

Subclass:

Magnoliidae

Superorder:

Lilianae

Order:

Asparagales

Family:

Orchidaceae

Subfamily:

Epidendroideae

Genus:

Brassavola

Species:

tuberculata

Accession Number:

2022-0186A

Restrictions & Rights:

CC0

See more items in:

Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection

Data Source:

Smithsonian Gardens

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7643c4f8e-7a3a-4f77-a5ac-86a45a94a81f

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2022-0186A

Maker:

General Electric Company  Search this

Measurements:

fuse: 1 3/8 in x 1 3/8 in; 3.4925 cm x 3.4925 cm

Object Name:

Fuse

electrical fuse

Other Terms:

Fuse; Components; Power and Lighting; Power and Lighting

Date made:

ca 1900

Credit Line:

from International Business Machines, Inc., William J. Hammer Collection

ID Number:

ZZ.RSN80774U19

Accession number:

241402

Catalog number:

241402.168

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Work and Industry: Electricity

Data Source:

National Museum of American History

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-2634-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmah_708045

Manufacturer:

Clement, France  Search this

Materials:

Aluminum alloys, iron alloys, copper alloys, wood, leather

Dimensions:

Overall: 2 ft. 9 in. × 2 ft. 3 in. × 2 ft. 9 in. (83.8 × 68.6 × 83.8cm)

Type:

PROPULSION-Reciprocating & Rotary

Country of Origin:

France

Date:

1903

Credit Line:

Gift of Edward C. Boyce

Inventory Number:

A19080001000

Restrictions & Rights:

CC0

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Location:

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

Exhibition:

Early Flight

Data Source:

National Air and Space Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv94c999684-308b-4056-9ad7-ef5f48d63536

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nasm_A19080001000

Manufacturer:

Smithsonian Institution  Search this

Materials:

Fuselage: Steel Tubing

Wings and Tail: Wood with Percaline (light-weight cotton) Covering

Dimensions:

Wingspan: 14.8 m (48 ft 5 in)

Length: 16.0 m (52 ft 5 in)

Height: 3.5 m (11 ft 4 in)

Weight: 340 kg (750 lb), including pilot

Type:

CRAFT-Aircraft

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Date:

1903

Credit Line:

On deposit from the Smithsonian Institution to the United States National Museum

Inventory Number:

A19180001000

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

See more items in:

National Air and Space Museum Collection

Location:

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA

Exhibit Station:

Pre-1920 Aviation

Data Source:

National Air and Space Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9ce27099d-d73c-4d7b-80b6-f64b60864414

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nasm_A19180001000

Manufacturer:

Voisin Aeroplane Co.  Search this

Materials:

Airframe: Wood

Covering: Fabric

Dimensions:

Wingspan: 18.0 m (59 ft)

Length: 10.4 m (34 ft)

Height: 4.0 m (13 ft)

Weight: Empty, 1,310 kg (2,888 lb)

Gross, 1860 kg (4,101 lb)

Type:

CRAFT-Aircraft

Country of Origin:

France

Date:

1916-1918

Credit Line:

Transferred from the U.S. War Department.

Inventory Number:

A19190007000

Restrictions & Rights:

CC0

See more items in:

National Air and Space Museum Collection

Location:

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA

Hangar:

Mary Baker Engen Restoration Hangar

Data Source:

National Air and Space Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9d833c1dd-f7e5-4ac8-a538-fb289101f899

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nasm_A19190007000

Model Maker:

Paul R. Robertson  Search this

Materials:

Wood

Dimensions:

Model: 18.3 × 60 × 73cm (7 3/16 × 23 5/8 × 28 3/4 in.)

Type:

MODELS-Aircraft

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Credit Line:

Model made and donated by Paul R. Robertson, 1938.

Inventory Number:

A19390002000

Restrictions & Rights:

CC0

See more items in:

National Air and Space Museum Collection

Location:

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

Exhibition:

Early Flight

Data Source:

National Air and Space Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9d9191321-7be0-433f-a052-a40682adffa0

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nasm_A19390002000

Model Maker:

Charles H. Hubbell  Search this

Materials:

Wood

Natural Fiber Fabric

Paint

Plastic

Ferrous Alloy

Cotton Thread

Adhesive

Dimensions:

Model: 15.2 × 51 × 69cm (6 in. × 20 1/16 in. × 27 3/16 in.)

Type:

MODELS-Aircraft

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Credit Line:

Model by Charles H. Hubbell, ca. 1940. Gift of Thompson Products Aeronautical Museum.

Inventory Number:

A19470015000

Restrictions & Rights:

CC0

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Location:

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

Exhibition:

Early Flight

Data Source:

National Air and Space Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv956f215bf-47cf-414f-816f-465c108cf09e

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nasm_A19470015000

Model Maker:

Charles H. Hubbell  Search this

Materials:

Wood

Paper

Paint

Adhesive

Uncharacterized Fabric

Uncharacterized Thread

Dimensions:

Model: 17.1 × 53 × 61cm (6 3/4 in. × 1 ft. 8 7/8 in. × 2 ft.)

Type:

MODELS-Aircraft

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Credit Line:

Model by Charles H. Hubbell, 1953.

Inventory Number:

A19540087000

Restrictions & Rights:

CC0

See more items in:

National Air and Space Museum Collection

Location:

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

Exhibition:

Early Flight

Data Source:

National Air and Space Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv95a93635f-7974-420f-83ce-2492504a7c5d

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nasm_A19540087000

Manufacturer:

Curtiss Aeroplane Company  Search this

Materials:

Fuselage - steel tube with fabric cover

Wings - wood with fabric cover

Dimensions:

Wing span: 9 m (29 ft. 6 in.)

Length: 6.5 m (21ft. 3 in.)

Height: 2.2 m (7 ft. 4 in.)

Weight: 251.7 kgs (555 lbs.)

Type:

CRAFT-Aircraft

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Date:

1930-1932

Credit Line:

Gift of Robert E. Maytag

Inventory Number:

A19590100000

Restrictions & Rights:

CC0

See more items in:

National Air and Space Museum Collection

Location:

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA

Exhibit Station:

Vertical Flight

Data Source:

National Air and Space Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv969d946cc-41d7-4912-a28e-f402c444d249

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nasm_A19590100000

Model Maker:

Peter Shoemaker  Search this

Materials:

Wood- overall

Cloth - covering

Dimensions:

Model: 20.3 × 44.5 × 54cm (8 in. × 17 1/2 in. × 21 1/4 in.)

Type:

MODELS-Aircraft

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Credit Line:

Model made and donated by Peter Shoemaker, 1960.

Inventory Number:

A19600229000

Restrictions & Rights:

CC0

See more items in:

National Air and Space Museum Collection

Location:

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

Exhibition:

Early Flight

Data Source:

National Air and Space Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv96e23a005-ea53-4e15-bfd6-9ea663ab691c

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nasm_A19600229000

Manufacturer:

Schweizer Aircraft Corporation  Search this

Dimensions:

Wingspan: 13.1 m (43 ft)

Length: 7.9 m (26 ft)

Height: 2.7 m (9 ft)

Weights: Empty, 217 kg (483 lb)

Gross, 408 kg (900 lb)

Type:

CRAFT-Aircraft

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Date:

1946-1966

Inventory Number:

A19751349000

Restrictions & Rights:

CC0

See more items in:

National Air and Space Museum Collection

Location:

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA

Exhibit Station:

Aerobatic Flight

Data Source:

National Air and Space Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9c472588e-9f30-4808-8a56-cbf439998538

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nasm_A19751349000

Model Maker:

Daniel J. Dossert  Search this

Materials:

Wood

Non-Magnetic Metal

Paint

Plastic

Dimensions:

Model: 20.3 x 62.2 x 81.3cm (8 in. x 24 1/2 in. x 32 in.)

Type:

MODELS-Aircraft

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Credit Line:

Model by Daniel J. Dossert.

Inventory Number:

A19780405000

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Location:

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

Exhibition:

America by Air

Data Source:

National Air and Space Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv90f928be4-0557-4269-b249-c0fbc6ada894

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nasm_A19780405000

Materials:

Overall: Cotton

Dimensions:

Clothing (On Mannequin): 78.7 x 61 x 27.9cm (31 x 24 x 11 in.)

Type:

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Uniforms: Military

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Credit Line:

Donated by R. J. Butler

Inventory Number:

A19790885000

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

See more items in:

National Air and Space Museum Collection

Data Source:

National Air and Space Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv97e7ef704-4910-4756-8451-4438240619dc

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nasm_A19790885000

Manufacturer:

Weedhopper of Utah  Search this

Dimensions:

Wingspan: 8.5 m (28 ft)

Length: 5.6 m (18 ft 6 in)

Height: 1.8 m (6 ft)

Weights: Empty, 73 kg (160 lb)

Gross, 172 kg (380 lb)

Engine: Chotia 430D two-cylinder, two-cycle, air-cooled, 25 horsepower

Type:

CRAFT-Aircraft

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Credit Line:

Gift of the John Baker.

Inventory Number:

A19820536000

Restrictions & Rights:

CC0

See more items in:

National Air and Space Museum Collection

Location:

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA

Exhibit Station:

Ultralight Aircraft

Data Source:

National Air and Space Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv95fba5c54-4c3c-4810-bd64-6d9fefca184c

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nasm_A19820536000

Model Maker:

Mike Bortsheller  Search this

Materials:

Wood

Plastic

Ferrous Alloy

Paint

Non-Magnetic Metal Alloy

Rubber

Dimensions:

Model: 15.8 × 41.3 × 66.5cm (6 1/4 × 16 1/4 × 26 3/16 in.)

Type:

MODELS-Aircraft

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Date:

1984

Credit Line:

Model by Mike Bortsheller.

Inventory Number:

A19840201000

Restrictions & Rights:

CC0

See more items in:

National Air and Space Museum Collection

Location:

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

Exhibition:

Thomas W. Haas We All Fly

Data Source:

National Air and Space Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9b61d2bd0-435c-4dec-9cca-3cd7d0a285d2

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nasm_A19840201000