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Portrait of Princess Shouzang (1829–1856), Fifth Daughter of Emperor Daoguang

Sitter:
Princess Shou-Zang of the Second Rank 壽臧和碩公主 (1829-1856)  Search this
Medium:
Hanging scroll; ink and colors on silk
Dimensions:
H x W (image): 188.6 x 102.1 cm (74 1/4 x 40 3/16 in)
H x W (overall): 314.7 x 142.5 cm (123 7/8 x 56 1/8 in)
Type:
Painting
Origin:
China
Date:
1644-1911
Period:
Qing dynasty
Topic:
portrait  Search this
dragon  Search this
Qing dynasty (1644 - 1911)  Search this
woman  Search this
chair  Search this
carpet  Search this
China  Search this
Chinese Art  Search this
Pritzlaff collection  Search this
Credit Line:
Purchase — Smithsonian Collections Acquisition Program and partial gift of Richard G. Pritzlaff
Accession Number:
S1991.122
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Google Cultural Institute
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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/ye30aa6be8b-6f5b-4ff0-9482-4eba110c8f82
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:fsg_S1991.122

Alma de Bretteville Spreckels papers, 1920-1978

Creator:
Spreckels, Alma de Bretteville, 1881-1968  Search this
Subject:
California Palace of the Legion of Honor  Search this
Maryhill Museum of Art  Search this
Citation:
Alma de Bretteville Spreckels papers, 1920-1978. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Topic:
Decorative arts -- Romania  Search this
Theme:
Patronage  Search this
Record number:
(DSI-AAA_CollID)9469
(DSI-AAA_SIRISBib)211667
AAA_collcode_sprealma
Theme:
Patronage
Data Source:
Archives of American Art
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:AAADCD_coll_211667

Alma de Bretteville Spreckels papers

Creator:
Spreckels, Alma de Bretteville, 1881-1968  Search this
Names:
California Palace of the Legion of Honor  Search this
Maryhill Museum of Art  Search this
Extent:
0.6 Linear feet
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Date:
1920-1978
Summary:
The papers of San Francisco art patron and philanthropist Alma de Bretteville Spreckels measure 0.6 linear feet and date from 1920 to 1978. The collection focuses on Spreckels's founding of and service to the California Palace of the Legion of Honor and the Maryhill Museum of Fine Arts through correspondence, financial and legal records, meeting minutes, photographs, printed material, and registrarial records. Of note are Queen Marie of Romania's handwritten descriptions describing the provenance of her mementos and artifacts donated to the Maryhill Museum of Fine Arts.
Scope and Contents:
The papers of San Francisco art patron and philanthropist Alma de Bretteville Spreckels measure 0.6 linear feet and date from 1920 to 1978. The collection focuses on Spreckels's founding of and service to the California Palace of the Legion of Honor and the Maryhill Museum of Fine Arts through correspondence, financial and legal records, meeting minutes, photographs, printed material, and registrarial records. Of note are Queen Marie of Romania's handwritten descriptions describing the provenance of her mementos and artifacts donated to the Maryhill Museum of Fine Arts.
Biographical / Historical:
Alma de Bretteville Spreckels (1881-1968) was an art patron and socialite from San Francisco, California. Her early childhood was marked by near poverty but her fascination with art led her to studying at the Mark Hopkins Institute of Art (San Francisco Art Institute). Alma worked as an artist model for artists such as Robert Aitken, and she was purportedly the inspiration for Aitken's Dewey Monument in San Francisco.

Alma married the heir of a sugar fortune, Adolph B. Spreckels, with whom she had two children. Following Adolph's death in 1924, Spreckels focused her energies on art patronage and philanthropy, including the founding and sourcing of collections for the Palace of the Legion of Honor and the Maryhill Museum of Art.
Provenance:
The collection was donated to the Archives of American Art by Mrs. Dorothy Munn, daughter of Alma de Bretteville Spreckles, in 1980.
Restrictions:
This collection is open for research. Access to original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C. Research Center.
Rights:
The Archives of American Art makes its archival collections available for non-commercial, educational and personal use unless restricted by copyright and/or donor restrictions, including but not limited to access and publication restrictions. AAA makes no representations concerning such rights and restrictions and it is the user's responsibility to determine whether rights or restrictions exist and to obtain any necessary permission to access, use, reproduce and publish the collections. Please refer to the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for additional information.
Occupation:
Art patrons -- California -- San Francisco  Search this
Philanthropists -- California -- San Francisco  Search this
Topic:
Decorative arts -- Romania  Search this
Citation:
Alma de Bretteville Spreckels papers, 1920-1978. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
AAA.sprealma
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Alma de Bretteville Spreckels papers
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw90305f023-6e19-41fa-956f-1ae7a7c9302a
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-aaa-sprealma

Will Rogers

Artist:
Jo Davidson, 30 Mar 1883 - 2 Jan 1952  Search this
Sitter:
Will Rogers, 4 Nov 1879 - 15 Aug 1935  Search this
Medium:
Bronze; chocolate brown patina
Dimensions:
With Base (Base part of object): 47.6 x 59.7 x 39.1cm (18 3/4 x 23 1/2 x 15 3/8")
Type:
Sculpture
Date:
cast after 1938 orginal
Topic:
Will Rogers: Male  Search this
Will Rogers: Performing Arts\Performer\Actor\Theater  Search this
Will Rogers: Society and Social Change\Philanthropist  Search this
Will Rogers: Journalism and Media\Journalist\Columnist  Search this
Will Rogers: Performing Arts\Performer\Actor\Movie  Search this
Will Rogers: Performing Arts\Performer\Comedian  Search this
Will Rogers: Natural Resource Occupations\Agriculturist\Cowboy  Search this
Will Rogers: Journalism and Media\Journalist\Humorist  Search this
Will Rogers: Performing Arts\Performer\Showman  Search this
Will Rogers: Journalism and Media\Broadcast journalist\Commentator  Search this
Will Rogers: Politics and Government\Public official\Mayor\Beverly Hills, CA  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
Object number:
NPG.67.52
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Portrait Gallery Collection
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm46831cf9a-fb7f-45da-bbbb-284167110681
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.67.52
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Grace Kelly

Artist:
Korstiaan Verkade, born 12 Oct 1941  Search this
Sitter:
Grace Kelly, 12 Nov 1929 - 14 Sep 1982  Search this
Medium:
Bronze on wood base
Dimensions:
With Base: 45.1 x 25.4 x 30.5cm (17 3/4 x 10 x 12")
Without Base: 38.7 x 25.4 x 30.5cm (15 1/4 x 10 x 12")
Base: 6.4 x 16.8 x 16.8cm (2 1/2 x 6 5/8 x 6 5/8")
Type:
Sculpture
Date:
1983
Topic:
Costume\Jewelry\Earring  Search this
Grace Kelly: Female  Search this
Grace Kelly: Society and Social Change\Philanthropist\Patron of the arts  Search this
Grace Kelly: Society and Social Change\Philanthropist  Search this
Grace Kelly: Performing Arts\Performer\Actor\Movie  Search this
Grace Kelly: Society and Social Change\Reformer\Humanitarian  Search this
Grace Kelly: Society and Social Change\Administrator\Charity administrator\Charity founder  Search this
Grace Kelly: Rulers and Aristocracy\Princess  Search this
Grace Kelly: Oscar  Search this
Grace Kelly: Medicine and Health\American Red Cross\President  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of His Serene Highness Prince Rainier of Monaco
Object number:
NPG.86.2
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Portrait Gallery Collection
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm48bc3fe8c-c6f8-42d0-8dcb-8a77a0d9c48b
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.86.2
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Lincoln Kirstein

Artist:
James Browning Wyeth, born 6 Jul 1946  Search this
Sitter:
Lincoln Edward Kirstein, 4 May 1907 - 5 Jan 1996  Search this
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
Stretcher: 99.1 x 77.8 x 2.5cm (39 x 30 5/8 x 1")
Frame: 109.2 x 88.9 x 2.9cm (43 x 35 x 1 1/8")
Type:
Painting
Place:
United States\New York\Kings\New York
Date:
1965
Topic:
Interior  Search this
Lincoln Edward Kirstein: Male  Search this
Lincoln Edward Kirstein: Literature\Writer  Search this
Lincoln Edward Kirstein: Society and Social Change\Philanthropist\Patron of the arts  Search this
Lincoln Edward Kirstein: Performing Arts\Producer\Impresario  Search this
Lincoln Edward Kirstein: Presidential Medal of Freedom  Search this
Lincoln Edward Kirstein: Performing Arts\Founder of ballet company  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; bequest of Lincoln Kirstein
Object number:
NPG.96.97
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
Copyright:
© Jamie Wyeth
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National Portrait Gallery Collection
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4d429acc6-1ce4-4822-8d79-5898fc016b6e
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.96.97
Online Media:

A Celebration of Interconnectedness: Deborah Santana on the Smithsonian Folklife Festival

Creator:
Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage  Search this
Type:
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2016-12-30T01:16:09.000Z
YouTube Category:
Travel & Events  Search this
Topic:
Cultural property  Search this
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smithsonianfolklife
Data Source:
Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
YouTube Channel:
smithsonianfolklife
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:yt_eyCimH593cA

Peter Cooper

Creator:
National Museum of American History  Search this
Type:
Lectures
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2016-12-12T19:54:12.000Z
YouTube Category:
Education  Search this
Topic:
American History  Search this
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SmithsonianAmHistory
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
YouTube Channel:
SmithsonianAmHistory
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:yt_ClfM_q8OyJU

Elizabeth Keckly | HistoryTime

Creator:
National Museum of American History  Search this
Type:
Lesson Plans
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2022-02-07T17:05:52.000Z
YouTube Category:
Education  Search this
Topic:
American History  Search this
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SmithsonianAmHistory
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
YouTube Channel:
SmithsonianAmHistory
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:yt_HAf4R50KtMs

Power of Giving 2019 | Health & Medicine: Funding New Frontiers in Neuroscience

Creator:
National Museum of American History  Search this
Type:
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2019-05-20T17:42:42.000Z
YouTube Category:
Science & Technology  Search this
Topic:
American History  Search this
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SmithsonianAmHistory
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
YouTube Channel:
SmithsonianAmHistory
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:yt_U3QWcqCqTng

Smithsonian’s Great Americans Medal | Yo-Yo Ma, Ninth Recipient, May 9, 2023

Creator:
National Museum of American History  Search this
Type:
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2023-05-10T11:03:28.000Z
YouTube Category:
Music  Search this
Topic:
American History  Search this
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SmithsonianAmHistory
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
YouTube Channel:
SmithsonianAmHistory
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:yt_ZD_cjkvMZD0

The Smithsonian’s Great Americans Medal| Recipient Paul Simon on “The Sound of Silence”

Creator:
National Museum of American History  Search this
Type:
Conversations and talks
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2020-05-28T15:20:46.000Z
YouTube Category:
Music  Search this
Topic:
American History  Search this
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SmithsonianAmHistory
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
YouTube Channel:
SmithsonianAmHistory
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:yt_ZK3Nlecbcas

The Smithsonian’s Great Americans Medal | Paul Simon, Sixth Recipient, September 18, 2019

Creator:
National Museum of American History  Search this
Type:
Interviews
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2019-09-19T13:06:15.000Z
YouTube Category:
Music  Search this
Topic:
American History  Search this
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SmithsonianAmHistory
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
YouTube Channel:
SmithsonianAmHistory
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:yt_cAUJxwzfMBk

The Evolution of American Philanthropy (an overview)

Creator:
National Museum of American History  Search this
Type:
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2019-12-03T15:18:14.000Z
YouTube Category:
Education  Search this
Topic:
American History  Search this
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SmithsonianAmHistory
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
YouTube Channel:
SmithsonianAmHistory
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:yt_ex_InFKrQCs

Meet a Philanthropist: Helen LaKelly Hunt on Women Moving Millions

Creator:
National Museum of American History  Search this
Type:
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2020-01-30T15:51:30.000Z
YouTube Category:
Nonprofits & Activism  Search this
Topic:
American History  Search this
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SmithsonianAmHistory
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
YouTube Channel:
SmithsonianAmHistory
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:yt_ydznm1fpMwk

Smithsonian’s Great Americans Medal | Paul Simon Award Program & Interview with David M. Rubenstein

Creator:
National Museum of American History  Search this
Type:
Interviews
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2020-05-28T15:20:43.000Z
YouTube Category:
Music  Search this
Topic:
American History  Search this
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SmithsonianAmHistory
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
YouTube Channel:
SmithsonianAmHistory
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:yt_zRrXK2CtuaY

Elephant Arrival from Calgary Broll

Creator:
National Zoo  Search this
Type:
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2014-05-23T22:38:54.000Z
YouTube Category:
Science & Technology  Search this
Topic:
Zoology;Animals;Veterinary medicine;Animal health  Search this
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SmithsonianNZP
Data Source:
National Zoo
YouTube Channel:
SmithsonianNZP
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:yt_SZvOZkHTtj8

Watching Oprah: The Oprah Winfrey Show and American Culture

Creator:
National Museum of African American History and Culture  Search this
Type:
Conversations and talks
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2018-06-08T15:42:24.000Z
YouTube Category:
Education  Search this
Topic:
African Americans  Search this
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WatchNMAAHC
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
YouTube Channel:
WatchNMAAHC
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:yt_D0ohM_xfMQM

Ask Oprah: Is there a moment that stands out as a milestone in your career?

Creator:
National Museum of African American History and Culture  Search this
Type:
Interviews
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2018-06-08T17:32:19.000Z
YouTube Category:
Education  Search this
Topic:
African Americans  Search this
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WatchNMAAHC
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
YouTube Channel:
WatchNMAAHC
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:yt_L-JGD7rFaiE

Ask Oprah: How did you discover your purpose?

Creator:
National Museum of African American History and Culture  Search this
Type:
Interviews
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2018-06-08T17:32:06.000Z
YouTube Category:
Education  Search this
Topic:
African Americans  Search this
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WatchNMAAHC
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
YouTube Channel:
WatchNMAAHC
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:yt_fAz9qLTC4EY

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