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Oeuvre

Designer:: Jean Bérain the Elder, French, 1640–1711 Search this

Medium:: Etching on off white laid paper.

Type:: ornament; Book

Object Name:: Book

Made in:: France

Date:: ca. 1709

Credit Line:: Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council

Accession Number:: 1921-6-201

See more items in:: Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection; Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design Department

Data Source:: Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

EDAN-URL:: edanmdm:chndm_1921-6-201

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view Harry A. Duffy Papers digital asset: Finding aid

Harry A. Duffy Papers

Creator:: Duffy, Harry A. Search this; Duffy, Duane A. Search this

Extent:: 4 Cubic feet (5 boxes)

Type:: Collection descriptions; Archival materials; Correspondence; Financial records; Certificates

Date:: 1881-2005

Scope and Contents note:: The collection documents the career of Harry Duffy, an appraiser and dealer in rare stringed instruments. Included are accounting records, correspondence, Duffy's files on certifications and appraisals, and articles and printed material.

Arrangement:: 1 series.

Biographical/Historical note:: Authority on stringed instruments, who worked for the Wurlitzer Company.

Provenance:: Collection donated by Duane A. Duffy.

Restrictions:: Collection is open for research and access on site by appointment. Unprotected photographs must be handled with gloves.

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:: Musical instruments Search this; Stringed instruments Search this; Appraisals Search this; Violin Search this

Genre/Form:: Correspondence -- 20th century; Financial records -- 20th century; Certificates

Citation:: Harry A. Duffy Papers, 1881-2005, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.

Identifier:: NMAH.AC.1162

See more items in:: Harry A. Duffy Papers

Archival Repository:: Archives Center, National Museum of American History

EDAN-URL:: ead_collection:sova-nmah-ac-1162

view Test Tube digital asset number 1

Test Tube

Maker:: R. Griffin and Company Search this; Griffin, Richard Search this

Measurements:: overall: 1 1/4 in x 9 1/2 in; 3.175 cm x 24.13 cm; overall: 9 5/8 in x 1 5/16 in; 24.4475 cm x 3.33375 cm

Object Name:: test tube

Associated Place:: United States: New Jersey

Date made:: 19th century; 1800-1900

Date made:: 1820-1900

Credit Line:: Gift of Dr. Derek J. Price

ID Number:: CH.315225.3

Catalog number:: 315225.3

Accession number:: 218474

See more items in:: Medicine and Science: Chemistry

Data Source:: National Museum of American History

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EDAN-URL:: edanmdm:nmah_1753

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view Retort digital asset: Joseph Priestley retort

Retort

Used by:: Priestley, Joseph Search this

Measurements:: overall: 17 3/4 in x 6 in; 45.085 cm x 15.24 cm

Object Name:: retort

Associated Place:: United States: New Jersey

Subject:: Science & Scientific Instruments Search this; Chemistry Search this

Credit Line:: Gift of Miss Frances D. Priestley

ID Number:: CH.315342

Catalog number:: 315342

Accession number:: 13305

See more items in:: Medicine and Science: Chemistry; Science & Mathematics; Joseph Priestley

Data Source:: National Museum of American History

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view Retort digital asset: Joseph Priestley retort

Retort

Used by:: Priestley, Joseph Search this

Measurements:: overall: 28 1/2 in x 7 1/2 in; 72.39 cm x 19.05 cm

Object Name:: retort

Associated Place:: United States: New Jersey

Subject:: Science & Scientific Instruments Search this; Chemistry Search this

Credit Line:: Gift of Miss Frances D. Priestley

ID Number:: CH.315343

Accession number:: 13305

Catalog number:: 315343

See more items in:: Medicine and Science: Chemistry; Science & Mathematics; Joseph Priestley

Data Source:: National Museum of American History

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EDAN-URL:: edanmdm:nmah_1762

view Bell Jar digital asset: Joseph Priestley bell jar

Bell Jar

Used by:: Priestley, Joseph Search this

Physical Description:: glass (overall material)

Measurements:: overall: 16 1/2 in x 9 in; 41.91 cm x 22.86 cm

Object Name:: bell jar

Associated Place:: United States: New Jersey

Subject:: Science & Scientific Instruments Search this; Chemistry Search this

Credit Line:: Gift of Miss Frances D. Priestley

ID Number:: CH.315344

Accession number:: 13305

Catalog number:: 315344

See more items in:: Medicine and Science: Chemistry; Science & Mathematics; Joseph Priestley

Data Source:: National Museum of American History

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EDAN-URL:: edanmdm:nmah_1763

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view Bell Jar digital asset: Joseph Priestley bell jar

Bell Jar

Used by:: Priestley, Joseph Search this

Measurements:: overall: 20 in x 7 1/2 in; 50.8 cm x 19.05 cm

Object Name:: bell jar

Associated Place:: United States: New Jersey

Subject:: Science & Scientific Instruments Search this; Chemistry Search this

Credit Line:: Gift of Miss Frances D. Priestley

ID Number:: CH.315345

Accession number:: 13305

Catalog number:: 315345

See more items in:: Medicine and Science: Chemistry; Science & Mathematics; Joseph Priestley

Data Source:: National Museum of American History

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EDAN-URL:: edanmdm:nmah_1764

view Bell Jar digital asset: Joseph Priestley bell jar

Bell Jar

Used by:: Priestley, Joseph Search this

Measurements:: overall: 21 in x 9 1/2 in; 53.34 cm x 24.13 cm

Object Name:: bell jar

Associated Place:: United States: New Jersey

Subject:: Science & Scientific Instruments Search this; Chemistry Search this

Credit Line:: Gift of Miss Frances D. Priestley

ID Number:: CH.315346

Catalog number:: 315346

Accession number:: 13305

See more items in:: Medicine and Science: Chemistry; Science & Mathematics; Joseph Priestley

Data Source:: National Museum of American History

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EDAN-URL:: edanmdm:nmah_1765

view Bell Jar digital asset: Joseph Priestley bell jar

Bell Jar

Used by:: Priestley, Joseph Search this

Measurements:: overall: 18 in x 8 1/2 in; 45.72 cm x 21.59 cm

Object Name:: bell jar

Associated Place:: United States: New Jersey

Subject:: Science & Scientific Instruments Search this; Chemistry Search this

Credit Line:: Gift of Miss Frances D. Priestley

ID Number:: CH.315347

Catalog number:: 315347

Accession number:: 13305

See more items in:: Medicine and Science: Chemistry; Science & Mathematics; Joseph Priestley

Data Source:: National Museum of American History

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EDAN-URL:: edanmdm:nmah_1766

view Bell Jar digital asset: Joseph Priestley bell jar

Bell Jar

Used by:: Priestley, Joseph Search this

Measurements:: overall: 14 in x 10 1/4 in; 35.56 cm x 26.035 cm

Object Name:: bell jar

Associated Place:: United States: New Jersey

Subject:: Science & Scientific Instruments Search this; Chemistry Search this

Credit Line:: Gift of Miss Frances D. Priestley

ID Number:: CH.315348

Catalog number:: 315348

Accession number:: 13305

See more items in:: Medicine and Science: Chemistry; Science & Mathematics; Joseph Priestley

Data Source:: National Museum of American History

GUID:: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a0-ec86-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

EDAN-URL:: edanmdm:nmah_1767

view Bell Jar digital asset: Joseph Priestley bell jar

Bell Jar

Used by:: Priestley, Joseph Search this

Measurements:: overall: 14 1/2 in x 7 in; 36.83 cm x 17.78 cm

Object Name:: bell jar

Associated Place:: United States: New Jersey

Subject:: Science & Scientific Instruments Search this; Chemistry Search this

Credit Line:: Gift of Miss Frances D. Priestley

ID Number:: CH.315349

Accession number:: 13305

Catalog number:: 315349

See more items in:: Medicine and Science: Chemistry; Science & Mathematics; Joseph Priestley

Data Source:: National Museum of American History

GUID:: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a0-e2a6-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

EDAN-URL:: edanmdm:nmah_1768

view Burning Mirror digital asset: Joseph Priestley brass reflector on stand

Burning Mirror

Used by:: Priestley, Joseph Search this

Physical Description:: brass (overall material); wood (overall material)

Measurements:: overall: 17 in x 12 1/2 in; 43.18 cm x 31.75 cm

Object Name:: burning mirror

Associated Place:: United States: New Jersey

Subject:: Science & Scientific Instruments Search this; Chemistry Search this

Credit Line:: Gift of Miss Frances D. Priestley

ID Number:: CH.315351

Catalog number:: 315351

Accession number:: 13305

See more items in:: Medicine and Science: Chemistry; Science & Mathematics; Joseph Priestley

Data Source:: National Museum of American History

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EDAN-URL:: edanmdm:nmah_1770

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view Burning Mirror (replica) digital asset: Reproduction brass reflector on stand

Burning Mirror (replica)

Originator:: Priestley, Joseph Search this

Physical Description:: brass (overall material)

Measurements:: overall: 17 in x 12 1/2 in; 43.18 cm x 31.75 cm

Object Name:: brass reflector on stand

Associated Place:: United States: New Jersey

Subject:: Science & Scientific Instruments Search this; Chemistry Search this

ID Number:: CH.316959

Catalog number:: 316959

Accession number:: 229395

See more items in:: Medicine and Science: Chemistry; Science & Mathematics; Joseph Priestley

Data Source:: National Museum of American History

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EDAN-URL:: edanmdm:nmah_2272

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view Burning Glass (replica) digital asset: Replica Joseph Priestley burning glass

Burning Glass (replica)

Maker of original instrument:: Parker, William Search this

Maker:: Eichner, Laurits Christian Search this

Physical Description:: cherry wood (overall material); glass (overall material)

Measurements:: large glass: 8 1/2 in; 21.59 cm; overall: 25 in; 63.5 cm; small glass: 4 in; 10.16 cm

Object Name:: double-lens burning glass (replica)

Associated Place:: United States: New Jersey

Subject:: Science & Scientific Instruments Search this; Chemistry Search this

ID Number:: CH.319022

Catalog number:: 319022

Accession number:: 236089

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Data Source:: National Museum of American History

GUID:: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a0-ed42-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

EDAN-URL:: edanmdm:nmah_2351

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view Warner Auto-Meter digital asset: notepad

Warner Auto-Meter

Advertiser:: Warner Instrument Company Search this

Maker:: Whitehead & Hoag Company Search this

Physical Description:: cellulose nitrate (overall material)

Measurements:: overall: 4.5 cm x 9.5 cm; 1 3/4 in x 3 3/4 in; overall: 1/16 in x 1 3/4 in x 3 11/16 in; .15875 cm x 4.445 cm x 9.36625 cm

Object Name:: notepad

Place made:: United States: New Jersey, Newark

Referenced:: United States: Wisconsin, Beloit

Associated Place:: United States: New Jersey

Date made:: after 1905

Subject:: Automobiles Search this

ID Number:: 2006.0098.0527

Accession number:: 2006.0098

Catalog number:: 2006.0098.0527

See more items in:: Medicine and Science: Chemistry; Celluloid; Advertising; Transportation

Data Source:: National Museum of American History

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EDAN-URL:: edanmdm:nmah_1321382

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view Silicon digital asset number 1

Silicon

Measurements:: overall: 5.1 cm; 2 in; overall, each: 1/16 in x 2 in; .15875 cm x 5.08 cm

Object Name:: Mineral Sample; Silicon; Silicon Disks with Printed Circuits (4); Silicon Disks for Printed Circuits (4)

Associated Place:: United States: New Jersey

ID Number:: 1988.0329.53

Catalog number:: 1988.0329.53

Accession number:: 1988.0329

See more items in:: Medicine and Science: Chemistry

Data Source:: National Museum of American History

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EDAN-URL:: edanmdm:nmah_332379

view Silicon digital asset number 1

Silicon

Measurements:: overall: 5.1 cm; 2 in; overall, each: 1/16 in x 2 in; .15875 cm x 5.08 cm

Object Name:: Mineral Sample; Silicon Discs for Printed Circuits (10)

Associated Place:: United States: New Jersey

ID Number:: 1988.0329.54

Catalog number:: 1988.0329.54

Accession number:: 1988.0329

See more items in:: Medicine and Science: Chemistry

Data Source:: National Museum of American History

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EDAN-URL:: edanmdm:nmah_332380

view Silicon digital asset number 1

Silicon

Measurements:: overall: 7.7 cm; 3 1/16 in; overall, each: 1/16 in x 3 in; .15875 cm x 7.62 cm

Object Name:: Mineral Sample; Silicon Disks with Printed Circuits (7); Silicon Disks for Printed Circuits (7)

Associated Place:: United States: New Jersey

ID Number:: 1988.0329.55

Accession number:: 1988.0329

Catalog number:: 1988.0329.55

See more items in:: Medicine and Science: Chemistry

Data Source:: National Museum of American History

GUID:: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a1-34c8-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

EDAN-URL:: edanmdm:nmah_332381

view Biologia Centrali-Americana. [43-45], Insecta. Diptera digital asset number 1

Biologia Centrali-Americana. [43-45], Insecta. Diptera

Title:: Biologia Centrali-Americana. Insecta. Diptera

Author:: Osten-Sacken, C. R (Carl Robert) 1828-1906 Search this; Wulp, Frederick Maurits van der 1818-1899 Search this; Williston, Samuel Wendell 1851-1918 Search this; Aldrich, John Merton 1866-1934 Search this; Melander, A. L (Axel Leonard) 1878-1962 Search this; Godman, Frederick Du Cane 1834-1919 Search this; Salvin, Osbert 1835-1898 Search this; DSI Search this

Ill:: Collin, J. E (James E.) Search this

Printer of plates:: Wilson, Edwin 1855?-1915 Search this; Cambridge Scientific Instrument Company Search this; Cambridge Engraving Co. Search this

Former owner:: Melander, A. L (Axel Leonard) 1878-1962 DSI Search this; Aldrich, John Merton 1866-1934 DSI Search this

Associated name:: Osten-Sacken, C. R (Carl Robert) 1828-1906 DSI Search this

Printer:: Taylor & Francis Search this

Physical description:: 3 v., [21] leaves of plates in various foliations : col. ill. ; 32 cm

Type:: Electronic resources

Place:: Central America; Mexico

Date:: 1886; 1903; 1886-1903

Topic:: Diptera Search this

Call number:: QH11 .B615 v. 43-45

Data Source:: Smithsonian Libraries

EDAN-URL:: edanmdm:siris_sil_742615

view Portrait of Unidentified Man with Balalaika digital asset number 1

Portrait of Unidentified Man with Balalaika

Creator:: Merritt & Van Wagner Search this

Physical description:: Cartes-de-visite (card photographs); 4 x 2.5;

Type:: Photographs

Date:: 1886; Between 1886 and 1895

Topic:: Portraits Search this; Musical instruments Search this

Local number:: SIA RU000095 [SIA_000095_B27E_191]

Restrictions & Rights:: No access restrictions. Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu; No Copyright - United States

Data Source:: Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:: edanmdm:siris_arc_404294

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