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Peanuts

Artist:
Charles Schulz, 26 Nov 1922 - 12 Feb 2000  Search this
Medium:
Ink on paper
Dimensions:
Accurate: 34.3 x 29.2 cm (13 1/2 x 11 1/2")
Mat: 55.9 × 40.6 cm (22 × 16")
Type:
Drawing
Date:
1965
Topic:
Music\Musical instrument\Piano  Search this
Nature & Environment\Animal\Dog  Search this
Cartoon  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Time magazine
Object number:
NPG.78.TC98
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
Copyright:
© Charles Schultz
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Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4ba7ea588-406f-43e8-9e3e-deb81e514921
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.78.TC98

Making Clothes for the Boys in the Army

Artist:
Adalbert John Volck, 14 Apr 1828 - 26 Mar 1912  Search this
Medium:
Transfer lithograph on paper
Dimensions:
Image: 12.7 × 16.4 cm (5 × 6 7/16")
Sheet: 24 × 30.7 cm (9 7/16 × 12 1/16")
Type:
Print
Date:
1864
Topic:
Interior  Search this
Architecture\Window  Search this
Interior\Domestic  Search this
Music\Musical instrument\Violin  Search this
Equipment\Textile Working\Spinning wheel  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
Object number:
NPG.79.95.O
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm498432cac-dfbe-44ba-a85b-40d7db6984c7
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.79.95.O

Free Negroes in Hayti

Artist:
Adalbert John Volck, 14 Apr 1828 - 26 Mar 1912  Search this
Medium:
Transfer lithograph on paper
Dimensions:
Image: 12.4 × 14.8 cm (4 7/8 × 5 13/16")
Sheet: 24 × 30.5 cm (9 7/16 × 12")
Type:
Print
Date:
1864
Topic:
Costume\Jewelry\Necklace  Search this
Costume\Jewelry\Earring  Search this
Exterior  Search this
Music\Musical instrument\Drum  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
Object number:
NPG.79.95.X
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4e6ef4b72-7b48-4221-a309-1c44ae50e633
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.79.95.X

Proclamation of Emancipation

Artist:
William Roberts, 1846 - 1876?  Search this
Copy after:
Mathew B. Brady, 1823? - 15 Jan 1896  Search this
Sitter:
Abraham Lincoln, 12 Feb 1809 - 15 Apr 1865  Search this
Medium:
Wood engraving with one tint on paper
Dimensions:
Image: 49.8 × 37.4 cm (19 5/8 × 14 3/4")
Sheet: 55.5 × 44 cm (21 7/8 × 17 5/16")
Mat (Verified): 71.1 × 55.9 cm (28 × 22")
Type:
Print
Date:
1864
Topic:
Vehicle\Ship  Search this
Weapon\Gun\Rifle  Search this
Weapon\Sword  Search this
Nature & Environment\Animal\Horse  Search this
Nature & Environment\Animal\Dog  Search this
Symbols & Motifs\Flag  Search this
Symbols & Motifs\Flag\National\United States  Search this
Weapon\Cannon  Search this
Music\Musical instrument\Drum  Search this
Nature & Environment\Animal\Bird\Eagle  Search this
Weapon\Whip  Search this
Nature & Environment\Animal\Cow  Search this
Weapon\Gun\Bayonet  Search this
Tool\Anvil  Search this
Tool\Plow  Search this
Tool\Rake  Search this
Equipment\Scale  Search this
Abraham Lincoln: Male  Search this
Abraham Lincoln: Law and Crime\Lawyer  Search this
Abraham Lincoln: Military and Intelligence\Soldier  Search this
Abraham Lincoln: Politics and Government\President of US  Search this
Abraham Lincoln: Society and Social Change\Reformer\Environmentalist  Search this
Abraham Lincoln: Business and Finance\Businessperson\Merchant  Search this
Abraham Lincoln: Politics and Government\US Congressman\Illinois  Search this
Abraham Lincoln: Politics and Government\Government official\Surveyor  Search this
Abraham Lincoln: Politics and Government\State Senator\Illinois  Search this
Abraham Lincoln: Politics and Government\Government official\Postmaster  Search this
Abraham Lincoln: Crafts and Trades\Boat builder  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
Object number:
NPG.83.229
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4e755fbb8-319a-4bef-9b6c-db2fe5c0bad7
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.83.229

Hippies

Artist:
The Group Image, active c. 1967  Search this
Medium:
Tempera and photo collage on board
Dimensions:
Image/Sheet: 31.9 × 21.9cm (12 9/16 × 8 5/8")
Frame: 58.5 × 43.5 × 3.2 cm (23 1/16 × 17 1/8 × 1 1/4")
Type:
Collage
Date:
1967
Topic:
Music\Musical instrument\Guitar  Search this
Costume\Dress Accessory\Eyeglasses\Sunglasses  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of an anonymous donor
Object number:
NPG.89.TC8
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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National Portrait Gallery Collection
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4493a6ae9-f001-4dc3-94ff-583fed0921a9
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.89.TC8

Who Are We?

Artist:
Ruth Marten, born 1949  Search this
Medium:
Gouache on paper
Dimensions:
43.3cm x 31.6cm (17 1/16" x 12 7/16"), Accurate
Type:
Painting
Date:
1991
Topic:
Caricature  Search this
Symbols & Motifs\Flag\National\United States  Search this
Costume\Dress Accessory\Feather  Search this
Music\Musical instrument\Drum  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Time magazine
Object number:
NPG.93.TC88
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
Copyright:
© Ruth Marten
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Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4964db675-ae31-4fd6-a83e-f202d5638813
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.93.TC88

Composite Violin

Physical Description:
spruce (table material)
maple (back material)
Measurements:
overall: 23 5/8 in x 8 in x 3 1/4 in; 60.0075 cm x 20.32 cm x 8.255 cm
Object Name:
violin
Place Made:
Germany
Date made:
1800-1899
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Greenwood
ID Number:
MI.66.095
Catalog number:
66.095
Accession number:
182022
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Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments
Music & Musical Instruments
Violins
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ac-3fff-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_605532
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Autophone Organette

User:
Gutermuth, Mrs. C. R.  Search this
Physical Description:
wood (overall material)
paper (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 10 1/4 in x 10 in x 2 1/2 in; 26.035 cm x 25.4 cm x 6.35 cm
Object Name:
organette
Place made:
United States: New York, Ithaca
Date made:
ca 1878
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. C. R. Gutermuth
ID Number:
MI.68.12
Catalog number:
68.12
Accession number:
277816
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Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments
Music & Musical Instruments
Mechanical Musical Instruments
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-30e6-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_605790
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Planchettes, set of

Physical Description:
wood (overall material)
metal (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: one planchette: 3/4 in x 15 1/4 in x 5 in; 1.905 cm x 38.735 cm x 12.7 cm
Object Name:
planchettes
Date made:
1847-1850
Credit Line:
Bequest of Ann A. Jeffcott
ID Number:
MI.236912.02.22
Accession number:
44953
Catalog number:
236912.02.22
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Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments
Music & Musical Instruments
Mechanical Musical Instruments
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-50c2-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_609123

Pair of Drumsticks

Referenced:
Hernandez, Horacio  Search this
Maker:
ProMark  Search this
Physical Description:
wood (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 16 in x 1 in x 1/2 in; 40.64 cm x 2.54 cm x 1.27 cm
overall: 16 1/8 in x 1 in x 1/2 in; 40.9575 cm x 2.54 cm x 1.27 cm
Object Name:
sticks, pair of
drumsticks
Place made:
United States: Texas, Houston
Date made:
2013
Credit Line:
Gift of Horacio Hernandez
ID Number:
2013.0037.29
Accession number:
2013.0037
Catalog number:
2013.0037.29
Model number:
TX424
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Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments
Music & Musical Instruments
Percussion
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ae-0458-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1457322
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Native Peoples Musicians and Music Collection

Donor:
Troutman, John William  Search this
Extent:
3.1 Cubic feet (10 boxes)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Advertisements
Correspondence
Photographs
Sheet music
Date:
1892-2004, undated
Summary:
Collected archival materials documenting the instruction, performance, and promotion of American Indian and Native Hawaiian music.
Content Description:
Collection documents the instruction, performance, and promotion of American Indian and Native Hawaiian music. Materials include photographs, correspondence, sheet music, magazines, instructional materials, advertisements, programs, promotional material, record albums, and ephemera. Materials continue to be added to this collection.
Arrangement:
Collection is arranged into seven series:

Series 1: Musicians and Bands, 1904-2004, undated

Series 2: Music, 1892-1953, undated

Subseries 2.1: Sheet Music, 1900-1958, undated

Subseries 2.2: Folios, 1892-1948

Series 3: Schools, 1906-1908, undated

Series 4: Hawaiian Instrument Instructional Materials, 1914-1948, undated

Series 5: Publications, 1920-1945, undated
Related Materials:
Materials in the Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution

Warshaw Collection of Business Americana, Subject Categories; "Indians", "Wild West", "Hawaii", "Schools" NMAH.AC0060,

Underwood and Underwood Glass Stereograph Collection, NMAH.AC0143

Sam DeVincent Collection of Illustrated American Sheet Music, Series 4: Songwriters, NMAH.AC0300

Sam DeVincent Collection of Illustrated American Sheet Music,Series 5: Politics and Political Movements, NMAH.AC0300

Sam DeVincent Collection of Illustrated American Sheet Music, Series 8: Geography, NMAH.AC0300

Sam DeVincent Collection of Illustrated American Sheet Music, Series 9: Domestic and Community Life, NMAH.AC0300

Sam DeVincent Collection of Illustrated American Sheet Music, Series 11: Entertainment, NMAH.AC0300

Sam DeVincent Collection of Illustrated American Sheet Music, Series 16: Country, Western, and Folk Music NMAH.AC0300

Sam DeVincent Collection of Illustrated American Sheet Music, Series 21: Musical Instruments, NMAH.AC0300

Sam DeVincent Collection of Illustrated American Sheet Music, Series 22: Native American, NMAH.AC0300

Duke Ellington Collection, NMAH.AC.0301

History of the Royal Hawaiian Band Collection, 1836-1980, NMAH.AC.0361

Program in African American Culture Collection, NMAH.AC.0408

Ruth Ellington Collection, NMAH.AC.0415

Lonesome Pine Specials, NMAH.AC.0487

Benny Carter Collection, NMAH.AC.0757

Richard Becker Collection of Alex Bradford Gospel Music Materials, NMAH.AC.0761

Ben and Ruth Liman Jazz Film Collection, NMAH.AC.0775

Fletcher and Horace Henderson Music and Photographs, NMAH.A.C0797

Shirley Leonard Papers, NMAH.AC0919

Donald J. Stubblebine Collection of Musical Theater and Motion Picture Music and Ephemera, NMAH.AC1211

International Sweethearts of Rhythm Collection, NMAH.AC1218

McIntire Family Hawaiian Entertainers Collection, NMAH.AC1511
Provenance:
Collection was donated to the Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution by John W. Troutman, 2021.
Restrictions:
The collection is open for research.
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:
Music -- Hawaii  Search this
Genre/Form:
Advertisements
Correspondence
Photographs
Sheet music
Citation:
Native Peoples Musicians and Music Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
Identifier:
NMAH.AC.1512
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Native Peoples Musicians and Music Collection
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep87eb373d1-79b4-4ad4-96ac-b6a345a5937b
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-nmah-ac-1512
Online Media:

Poster for Ragtime designed by Gail Anderson

Designed by:
Gail Anderson, American, born 1962  Search this
Illustrated by:
Lorenzo Petrantoni, Italian, born 1970  Search this
Subject of:
Terrence McNally, American, 1938 - 2020  Search this
Medium:
ink on paper (fiber product)
Dimensions:
H x W: 22 × 14 in. (55.9 × 35.6 cm)
Type:
posters
Place used:
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Date:
ca. 1998
Topic:
African American  Search this
Advertising  Search this
Art  Search this
Design  Search this
Graphic design  Search this
Mass media  Search this
Musical Theatre  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Gail Anderson
Object number:
2020.11.18
Restrictions & Rights:
© SpotCo
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd582fa7c8d-2615-430e-a2b5-d95f5f86ab96
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2020.11.18
Online Media:

Good Luck Charm

Depicted (sitter):
Presley, Elvis  Search this
Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 11 7/16 in x 8 3/4 in; 29.05125 cm x 22.225 cm
Object Name:
sheet music
Place made:
South Africa: Gauteng, Johannesburg
Date made:
1962
ID Number:
2017.3021.386
Nonaccession number:
2017.3021
Catalog number:
2017.3021.386
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Culture and the Arts: Entertainment
Music & Musical Instruments
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b4-355b-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1862190

It's Too Soon To Know

Depicted (sitter):
Boone, Pat  Search this
Maker:
Edwin H. Morris and Company  Search this
Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 11 in x 8 9/16 in; 27.94 cm x 21.74875 cm
Object Name:
sheet music
Place made:
United Kingdom: England, London
Associated Place:
United States: Virginia
Date made:
1948
ID Number:
2018.3010.242
Nonaccession number:
2018.3010
Catalog number:
2018.3010.242
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Culture and the Arts: Entertainment
Music & Musical Instruments
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-ff55-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1879386

Follow the Flag March Album

Maker:
W. Paxton & Co. Ltd.  Search this
Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 11 in x 8 1/2 in; 27.94 cm x 21.59 cm
Object Name:
song book
Place made:
United Kingdom: England, London
ID Number:
2018.3010.276
Nonaccession number:
2018.3010
Catalog number:
2018.3010.276
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Culture and the Arts: Entertainment
Music & Musical Instruments
Popular Entertainment
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-9d6a-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1887958

San Antonio Shout; Tin Roof Blues

Recording artist:
New Orleans Rhythm Kings  Search this
Manufacturer:
Brunswick  Search this
Physical Description:
shellac (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 10 in; 25.4 cm
Object Name:
sound recording
Place made:
United States: New York, New York
Recording date:
1934
Release date:
1949
Related Publication:
Rust, Brian. Jazz Records 1897-1942, Vol. 2
Credit Line:
Gift of Lucy C. Shain in memory of James Lewis Shain
ID Number:
1978.0670.065
Accession number:
1978.0670
Maker number:
80118
Catalog number:
1978.0670.065
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Culture and the Arts: Entertainment
Music & Musical Instruments
Popular Entertainment
Family & Social Life
Sound Recordings
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-bb32-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_663270
Online Media:

Musical Instrument: Revolving Rattle

Donor Name:
Philippine Commission, Louisiana Purchase Exposition  Search this
Object Type:
Rattle
Place:
Philippines
Accession Date:
4 Dec 1905
Topic:
Ethnology  Search this
Accession Number:
045257
USNM Number:
E238056-0
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Anthropology
Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/36dfde2b6-a939-4e6e-88b9-ae482b5ab0c7
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_8370790

Musical Instrument: (Zanze)

Collector:
Rev. Erwin H. Richards  Search this
Donor Name:
Rev. Erwin H. Richards  Search this
Culture:
Tonga-Chopi  Search this
Object Type:
Thumb Piano
Place:
Mozambique, Africa
Accession Date:
8 May 1909
Topic:
Ethnology  Search this
Accession Number:
050066
USNM Number:
E255403-0
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Anthropology
Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/33d7f7a44-fa8f-4eec-88df-be6c161874e2
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_8375513
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Musical Instrument: (Zanze)

Collector:
Rev. Erwin H. Richards  Search this
Donor Name:
Rev. Erwin H. Richards  Search this
Culture:
Tonga-Chopi  Search this
Object Type:
Thumb Piano
Place:
Mozambique, Africa
Accession Date:
8 May 1909
Topic:
Ethnology  Search this
Accession Number:
050066
USNM Number:
E255404-0
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Anthropology
Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/33283ed4a-ddfa-413b-9814-ddb808e783b2
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_8375514
Online Media:

Musical Instrument

Donor Name:
Dr. Jesse R. Harris  Search this
Object Type:
Stringed Instrument
Place:
Negros, Philippines
Accession Date:
25 Jun 1910
Topic:
Ethnology  Search this
Accession Number:
051709
USNM Number:
E259730-0
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Anthropology
Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3c2b59267-4dc7-42f6-a14b-1d7eb5c56b2d
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_8376747
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