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view <I>Bouquet holder, engraved medallions</I> digital asset number 1
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Bouquet holder, engraved medallions

Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
5 1/4 × 1 in. (13.3 × 2.5 cm)
Style:
Aesthetic Movement
Type:
Bouquet holders
Origin:
England
Date:
ca.1830-1920
Period:
Victorian (1837-1901)
Topic:
bouquet holders  Search this
bouquetiers  Search this
porte-bouquets  Search this
porte-fleurs  Search this
Posy holders  Search this
silver  Search this
tussie-mussies  Search this
costume accessories  Search this
decorative arts  Search this
fashion  Search this
Victoriana  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian Gardens, Horticultural Artifacts Collection. Gift of Frances Jones Poetker.
Accession number:
FJP.1987.126
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Horticultural Artifacts Collection
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/aq4616c29c3-3c52-4a3f-b8e4-93b01a1b2716
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:hac_FJP.1987.126
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view Messerschmitt Me 262 A-1a Schwalbe (Swallow) digital asset number 1
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Messerschmitt Me 262 A-1a Schwalbe (Swallow)

Manufacturer:
Messerschmitt A.G.  Search this
Materials:
Overall: Aluminum
Dimensions:
3-D: 19464cm, 3475.9kg (638 ft. 7 in., 7663lb.)
Wingspan: 12.5 m (40 ft 11 in)
Length: 12.1 m (39 ft 9 in)
Height: 3.8 m (12 ft 7 in)
Weight, empty: 4,419 kg (9,742 lb)
Weight, gross: 6,010 kg (13,250 lb)
Top speed: 870 km/h (540 mph)
Type:
CRAFT-Aircraft
Country of Origin:
Germany
Credit Line:
Transferred from the U.S. Air Force
Inventory Number:
A19600328000
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9a9017a4a-0ded-435c-8c9a-3ccf6f9b5452
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A19600328000
view Ceremonial ring digital asset number 1

Ceremonial ring

Maker:
Yoruba artist  Search this
Medium:
Copper alloy
Dimensions:
H x W: 6.4 x 19 cm (2 1/2 x 7 1/2 in.)
Type:
Sculpture
Geography:
Nigeria
Date:
15th-19th century
Topic:
Commemorative  Search this
Leadership  Search this
Status  Search this
turtle  Search this
snake  Search this
Plant  Search this
male  Search this
female  Search this
vulture  Search this
Credit Line:
Museum purchase
Object number:
89-17-1
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Museum of African Art Collection
Data Source:
National Museum of African Art
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ys79056daf3-47d8-4eb7-a1e8-9996af6226dc
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmafa_89-17-1
Online Media:
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Gravure en medailles et en cachets contenant cinq planches

Author:
Alembert, Jean Le Rond d' 1717-1783  Search this
Diderot, Denis 1713-1784  Search this
Illustrator:
Boucher, François 1703-1770  Search this
Boucher, Juste-Nathan 1736-1782  Search this
Engraver:
Defehrt, A. J.  Search this
Prévost, Benoît Louis approximately 1735-1804?  Search this
Physical description:
[2] pages, 5 leaves of plates in various foliations 39 cm (folio)
Type:
Early works to 1800
Engravings
Place:
France
Date:
1751
18th century
Topic:
Engraving--Technique  Search this
Engraving  Search this
Medalists  Search this
Metal-work--Technique  Search this
Seals (Numismatics)--Technique  Search this
Gravyr  Search this
Call number:
NE1760 .E53 1767
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_999347
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Illustrated catalogue and price list of zinc animals deer, dogs, lions, etc manufactured by J.W. Fiske Iron Works

Title:
Zinc animals
Author:
J. W. Fiske Iron Works  Search this
Subject:
J. W. Fiske Iron Works  Search this
Physical description:
16 pages chiefly illustrations 34 cm
Type:
Catalogs
Trade catalogs
Place:
United States
Date:
1910
Topic:
Animal sculpture  Search this
Decoration and ornament--Animal forms  Search this
Metal sculpture  Search this
Metal-work  Search this
Zinc sculpture, American  Search this
Call number:
TS405 .J84 1910
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_959364
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The report of Her Majesty's Commissioners for the Universal Exhibition of works of industry, agriculture, and fine art, held at Paris in the year 1867

Title:
Paris Exhibition
Reports on the Paris Universal Exhibition, 1867 presented to both houses of Parliament by command of Her Majesty
Author:
Great Britain Royal Commission for the Paris Exhibition (1867)  Search this
Exposition universelle de 1867 à Paris  Search this
Physical description:
7 volumes illustrations, maps, plans 22 cm
Type:
Exhibitions
Exhibition catalogs
Place:
Great Britain
France
Paris
Date:
1868
1869
Topic:
Decoration and ornament  Search this
Exhibitions  Search this
Technology  Search this
Call number:
T801.E1 G7 1868
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_956284
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A description of the works of art forming the collection of Alfred de Rothschild. The photographs by J. Thompson Compiled by Charles Davis

Author:
Rothschild, Alfred Charles de  Search this
Former owner:
Battersea, Cyril Flower Baron 1843-1907 DSI  Search this
Author:
Davis, Charles  Search this
Subject:
Rothschild, Alfred Charles de Art collections  Search this
Rothschild (famille) collections d'art  Search this
Physical description:
2 volumes, mounted plates 38 x 32 cm
Type:
Books
Annotations (Provenance).)
Doublures (Binding)
Gilt edges (Binding)
Monogrammed bindings (Binding)
Morocco bindings (Binding)
Photographically illustrated books
Platinum prints
Presentation inscriptions (Provenance)
Signatures (names)
Date:
1884
Topic:
Art--Private collections  Search this
Ormolu  Search this
S èvres porcelain  Search this
Art--Collections privées  Search this
Call number:
N5245.R64X 1884
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_956589
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Galvanisation du fer serrurerie artistique grilles, chenils, clotures, grillages mécaniques pour clotures de chasse, de parcs et de propriétés, remplaçant les murs, jardins d'hiver, serres, verandahs, marquises, combles, kiosques

Title:
Serrurerie artistique, Maison Thiry jne. 121 Rue de Lafayette, Paris
Thiry jne 121 Rue Lafayette Paris
Author:
Thiry, jeune (Firm)  Search this
Printer:
Seringe frères  Search this
Subject:
Thiry, jeune (Firm)  Search this
Physical description:
[2] leaves, XXXXIX [that is, 53] leaves of plates (1 folded) all illustrations 35 cm
Type:
Catalogs
Trade catalogs
Place:
France
Paris
Date:
188u
Topic:
Architectural metal-work  Search this
Fences  Search this
Garden structures  Search this
Metal-work  Search this
Wrought-iron  Search this
Call number:
NK8249 .T45 1880z
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_955386
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The Goldsmith : an exhibition of work by contemporary artists-craftsmen of North America / Minnesota Museum of Art

Author:
Minnesota Museum of Art  Search this
Renwick Gallery  Search this
Society of North American Goldsmiths  Search this
Physical description:
[48] p. : ill. ; 21 cm
Type:
Exhibitions
Place:
United States
Date:
1974
C1974
Topic:
Goldwork  Search this
Jewelry  Search this
Art metal-work  Search this
Call number:
NK7112 .M66
NK7112.M66
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_77732
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Ehemalige Hofsilber & Tafelkammer / Hubert Chryspolitus Winkler ; mit Beiträgen von Ilsebill Barta-Fliedl, Ingrid Haslinger, Maria-Luise Jesch ; [Herausgeber, Ilsebill Barta-Fliedl, Peter Parenzan]

Title:
Ehemalige Hofsilber und Tafelkammer
Author:
Winkler, H (Hubert)  Search this
Barta-Fliedl, Ilsebill 1953-  Search this
Haslinger, Ingrid 1956-  Search this
Jesch, Maria-Luise 1965-  Search this
Parenzan, Peter 1939-  Search this
Subject:
Habsburg, House of Art collections  Search this
Physical description:
v. <1-2>. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm
Type:
Catalogs
Place:
Austria
Vienna
Date:
1996
C1996-
Topic:
Decorative arts  Search this
Silverware  Search this
Art metal-work  Search this
Porcelain  Search this
Glassware  Search this
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_593626
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Bibliography on African metallurgical technology

Author:
Hammond, Linda Robinson  Search this
Smithsonian Libraries African Art Index Project DSI  Search this
Type:
Bibliography
Place:
Africa
Date:
1988
Topic:
Metal-work  Search this
Metallurgy  Search this
Call number:
Z5961.A35 P96 1988
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_540923
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Archeometallurgia ricerche e prospettive : atti del Colloquio internazionale di archeometallurgia, Bologna, Dozza Imoless, 18-21 ottobre 1988 / a cura di Elena Antonacci Sanpaolo

Author:
Colloquio internazionale di archeometallurgia (1988 : Bologna, Italy)  Search this
Antonacci Sanpaolo, Elena  Search this
Physical description:
696 p. : ill., maps ; 25 cm
Type:
Congresses
Date:
1992
C1992
Topic:
Metal-work, Prehistoric  Search this
Metallurgy--History  Search this
Archaeology--Methodology  Search this
Call number:
GN799.M4 C65 1988
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_537249
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[Trade catalogs on embossing presses and stands, power presses, tag machine, name plate machine, meter plate machine, meter numbering machine, coin slide, metal tape, metal tags ... ]

Author:
Roovers Bros  Search this
Smithsonian Libraries American History Trade Literature Collection DSI  Search this
Physical description:
<4> v. : ill
Type:
Catalogs
Trade catalogs
Date:
1929
1929?-
Topic:
Embossing (Metal-work)--Equipment and supplies--Catalogs  Search this
Power presses  Search this
Plate-metal work--Equipment and supplies  Search this
Roovers (Brand name)  Search this
Call number:
049874
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_533773
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Les arts du métal : recueil descriptif et raisonné des principaux objets ayant figuré à l'Exposition de 1880 de l'Union centrale des beaux-arts / par J.B. Giraud

Author:
Giraud, J. B (Jean Baptiste) b. 1844  Search this
Physical description:
59 (i.e. 159) p., 50 leaves of plates : ill. ; 44 cm
Type:
Exhibitions
Date:
1881
Topic:
Metal-work  Search this
Silverwork  Search this
Goldwork  Search this
Art objects  Search this
Call number:
NK7101.5.F8 P37 1880
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_530412
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Recent films and publications on Africa metallurgy

Author:
Killick, David John  Search this
Smithsonian Libraries African Art Index Project DSI  Search this
Type:
Bibliography
Place:
Africa
Date:
1988
Topic:
Metallurgy  Search this
Metal-work, Prehistoric  Search this
Ironworking  Search this
Call number:
DT13 .N9X
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_524708
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A Medieval miscellany, Romanesque and early Gothic metalwork : an exhibition on the occasion of the 1974 annual meetings of the Medieval Association of the Pacific / a faculty-graduate student project ; sponsored by the Committee on Medieval Studies and the Art Galleries, University of California, Santa Barbara, 14-28 February 1974. --

Author:
Medieval Association of the Pacific  Search this
University of California, Santa Barbara Committee on Medieval Studies  Search this
University of California, Santa Barbara Art Gallery  Search this
Physical description:
39 p. : ill. : 26 cm
Type:
Exhibitions
Date:
1974
[1974]
Topic:
Art metal-work, Romanesque  Search this
Art metal-work, Gothic  Search this
Call number:
NK6408 .M42X
NK6408.M42X
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_51066
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The Zulu battle-axe

Author:
Maggs, Tim  Search this
Smithsonian Libraries African Art Index Project DSI  Search this
Type:
Articles
Date:
1993
Topic:
Zulu battle axes  Search this
Warfare  Search this
Weapons, Zulu  Search this
Metal-work, Zulu  Search this
Call number:
HM101 .N271
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_496448
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[Trade catalogs on sheet steel and plate working machinery, drill presses and drilling machines, lathes and surfacing plates]

Author:
Homestrand Machine Tool Corporation  Search this
MLG Company  Search this
Cal-Neva Equipment Co  Search this
Cal Neva Co  Search this
Smithsonian Libraries American History Trade Literature Collection DSI  Search this
Physical description:
<15> v. : ill
Type:
Catalogs
Trade catalogs
Date:
1960
1960-
Topic:
Drilling and boring machinery  Search this
Drill presses  Search this
Lathes  Search this
Sheet metal working machinery  Search this
Plate-metal work--Equipment and supplies  Search this
Plates (Engineering)  Search this
Homach (Brand name)  Search this
Lamalock (Brand name)  Search this
Arboga (Brand name)  Search this
Elha (Brand name)  Search this
Call number:
48104
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_471523
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[Trade catalogs on universal shearing and forming machines with joggling tools, louvre tools, edge bending tools, doming tools, beading tools, and beveling tools]

Author:
American Pullmax Company  Search this
Smithsonian Libraries American History Trade Literature Collection DSI  Search this
Physical description:
<43> v. : ill
Type:
Catalogs
Trade catalogs
Date:
1955
1955-
Topic:
Shears (Machine-tools)  Search this
Sheet metal working machinery  Search this
Punching machinery  Search this
Beading (Metal-work)--Equipment and supplies--Catalogs  Search this
Metal stamping--Equipment and supplies  Search this
Plate-metal work--Equipment and supplies  Search this
Punching (Metal-work)--Equipment and supplies  Search this
Pullmax (Brand name)  Search this
Call number:
47037
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_451342
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Department of American Arts : checklist of silver and gold objects / Art Institute of Chicago

Author:
Art Institute of Chicago Department of American Arts  Search this
Subject:
Art Institute of Chicago Department of American Arts Catalogs  Search this
Physical description:
1 v. (unpaged) ; 30 cm
Type:
Catalogs
Place:
Illinois
Chicago
Date:
1991
[1991]
Topic:
Silverwork  Search this
Goldwork--Catalogs  Search this
Art metal-work--Catalogs  Search this
Call number:
NK7104 .A78 1991
NK7104.A78 1991
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_441481

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