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Galleries and Dealers

Collection Creator:
Blaine, Nell, 1922-1996  Search this
Container:
Box 1, Folder 23
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1955-1984
Collection 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.
Collection 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.
Collection Citation:
Nell Blaine papers, 1879, 1940-1985. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
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Nell Blaine papers
Nell Blaine papers / Series 2: Correspondence
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw90f9be03b-bef0-405c-9974-347659f994eb
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aaa-blainell-ref24
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History Is Messy: How We Tell and Remember Stories

Creator:
Smithsonian Education  Search this
Type:
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2023-07-25T20:04:11.000Z
YouTube Category:
Education  Search this
Topic:
Education  Search this
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Data Source:
Smithsonian Education
YouTube Channel:
SmithsonianEducation
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:yt_Ga2U6MSryhc

Levison Motion Picture Camera

Physical Description:
handmade (overall production method/technique)
Measurements:
overall: 17 in x 25 1/4 in x 9 1/2 in; 43.18 cm x 64.135 cm x 24.13 cm
Object Name:
Motion Picture Camera
Place made:
United States: New York, Brooklyn
ID Number:
PG.003741
Catalog number:
3741
3741.1
Accession number:
71834
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Work and Industry: Photographic History
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-a720-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_759478

Jonathan Sheldon's Freedom Suit

Associated person:
Townsend, John  Search this
Sheldon, Jonathan  Search this
Maker:
unknown  Search this
Physical Description:
cotton nankeen (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 44 in x 13 1/2 in; 111.76 cm x 34.29 cm
coat back: 31 1/2 in; 80.01 cm
coat arm sleeve inseam: 22 1/2 in; 57.15 cm
coat arm outer sleeve seam: 23 in; 58.42 cm
breeches: 24 in; 60.96 cm
breeches inseam: 16 1/4 in; 41.275 cm
Object Name:
Suit, 2 Piece
Object Type:
Main Dress
Man
Suit
Entire Body
Other Terms:
Suit, 2 Piece; Entire Body; Main Dress; Male
Place made:
United States: Rhode Island
Date made:
1775
Related event:
World's Columbian Exposition  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Daughters of the American Revolution. Mahwenawasigh Chapter
ID Number:
2012.0194.001
Catalog number:
236205.001
Accession number:
2012.0194
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Home and Community Life: Costume
Clothing & Accessories
Work
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a1-8564-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_368659

Storage jar

Medium:
Unglazed stoneware
Dimensions:
H x W: 42.2 x 51 cm (16 5/8 x 20 1/16 in)
Type:
Vessel
Origin:
Gansu province, China
Date:
early 8th-late 3rd century BCE
Period:
Eastern Zhou dynasty
Topic:
ceramic  Search this
Eastern Zhou dynasty (770 - 221 BCE)  Search this
China  Search this
stoneware  Search this
Chinese Art  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Starr in memory of Langdon Warner
Accession Number:
F1979.45
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
Related Online Resources:
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/ye3258ed35d-9f11-4006-beb3-fd16ba21446f
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:fsg_F1979.45

Jar for drinking water

Artist:
Thongrochana Boonpoog (1832-1913)  Search this
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
H x Diam (assembled): 71.8 x 37 cm (28 1/4 x 14 9/16 in)
Style:
Ko Kret ware
Type:
Vessel
Origin:
Ko Kret kilns, Nonthaburi province, Chao Phraya River network, Thailand
Date:
ca. 1882
Period:
Bangkok period
Topic:
ceramic  Search this
Ko Kret ware  Search this
water  Search this
stupa  Search this
Thailand  Search this
earthenware  Search this
unglazed  Search this
Southeast Asian Art  Search this
Bangkok period (1782 - 1932 )  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Pisarn Boonpoog
Accession Number:
S1994.16a-c
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
Related Online Resources:
Ceramics in Mainland Southeast Asia
F|S Southeast Asia
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/ye39713dfbd-6acd-4810-8bf4-f8ba64c31079
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:fsg_S1994.16a-c
Online Media:

1830 - 1835 - Thamsin Janney's Applique Quilt

Maker:
Janney, Thamsin  Search this
Physical Description:
thread, cotton (overall material)
fabric, cotton (overall material)
printed cottons, applique, quilted (overall production method/technique)
Measurements:
overall: 113 in x 122 in; 287 cm x 310 cm
Object Name:
Quilt
Date made:
1830 - 1835
Subject:
Quilting  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Lucy Stabler Ralston Smith
ID Number:
2018.0230.02
Accession number:
2018.0230
Catalog number:
2018.0230.02
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Home and Community Life: Textiles
Textiles
Domestic Furnishings
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a3-c4f0-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_556515
Online Media:

Meissen bowl and cover

Maker:
Meissen Manufactory  Search this
Physical Description:
ceramic, porcelain, hard-paste (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 12.4 cm; 4 7/8 in
Object Name:
bowl
Place made:
Germany: Saxony, Meissen
Germany
Date made:
ca 1713-1720
Credit Line:
Hans C. Syz Collection
ID Number:
CE.68.170ab
Catalog number:
68.170ab
Collector/donor number:
655
Accession number:
281777
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Home and Community Life: Ceramics and Glass
The Hans C. Syz Collection
Industry & Manufacturing
Art
Domestic Furnishings
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a3-d628-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_574981
Online Media:

Saddle

Title (Spanish):
Montura
Associated user:
Sheridan, Philip H.  Search this
Maker:
Felipe del Aguila  Search this
Physical Description:
leather (overall material)
iron (overall material)
silver (overall material)
parchment (overall material)
wood (overall material)
repoussed (overall production method/technique)
stamped (overall production method/technique)
Object Name:
saddle, charro
Place made:
Mexico
Location where used:
Mexico
Date made:
ca 1865
Associated date:
1865
Related Publication:
Man Made Mobile
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Philip H. Sheridan
ID Number:
CL.035293
Catalog number:
35293
35,293
Accession number:
89849
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Home and Community Life: Ethnic
Government, Politics, and Reform
Cultures & Communities
Military
Mexican America
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a8-a9a9-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_664536
Online Media:

Meissen red stoneware tankard and cover

Maker:
Meissen Manufactory  Search this
Physical Description:
red stoneware (overall material)
polished red stoneware (overall color)
Measurements:
overall: 7 1/2 in; 19.05 cm
Object Name:
tankard
Date made:
1710-1720
Credit Line:
Hans C. Syz Collection
ID Number:
1983.0565.51
Accession number:
1983.0565
Collector/donor number:
612
Catalog number:
1983.0565.51
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Home and Community Life: Ceramics and Glass
The Hans C. Syz Collection
Art
Domestic Furnishings
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ad-a27d-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1415627
Online Media:

Meissen Böttger porcelain coffeepot and cover

Maker:
Meissen Manufactory  Search this
Physical Description:
hard-paste Boettger porcelain (overall material)
painted in onglaze gold (overall color)
Measurements:
overall: 8 5/8 in x 5 5/8 in x 4 3/4 in; 21.9075 cm x 14.2875 cm x 12.065 cm
Object Name:
coffeepot
Date made:
1724-1730
Credit Line:
Hans C. Syz Collection
ID Number:
1979.0120.02ab
Catalog number:
1979.0120.02ab
Accession number:
1979.0120
Collector/donor number:
621
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Home and Community Life: Ceramics and Glass
The Hans C. Syz Collection
Art
Domestic Furnishings
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ad-8525-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1415406
Online Media:

Not Loss, But Opportunity How Teachers of the Year Turn Perceived Loss into Learning Opportunities

Creator:
Smithsonian Education  Search this
Type:
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2021-09-30T13:04:33.000Z
YouTube Category:
Entertainment  Search this
Topic:
Education  Search this
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SmithsonianEducation
Data Source:
Smithsonian Education
YouTube Channel:
SmithsonianEducation
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:yt_bWY_8MYAroM

Chronodrometer or Horse Timing Watch

Manufacturer:
American Waltham Watch Co.  Search this
Physical Description:
brass (watch movement material)
silver (watch case material)
gilded (watch movement production method/technique)
Measurements:
overall: 3 in x 2 1/8 in x 5/8 in; 7.62 cm x 5.3975 cm x 1.5875 cm
Object Name:
watch
Other Terms:
watch; Mechanical, Spring-Driven; Pocket Watch
Place made:
United States
Date made:
ca 1859
Patent date:
1859-02-08
ID Number:
ME.316148
Catalog number:
316148
Accession number:
225117
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Work and Industry: Mechanisms
Industry & Manufacturing
Sports & Leisure
Measuring & Mapping
Exhibition:
Change Your Game
Exhibition Location:
National Museum of American History
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a6-a77f-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_852606
Online Media:

JRA Distinguished Artist Talk with Michael Janis

Creator:
Smithsonian American Art Museum  Search this
Type:
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2014-05-22T17:27:32.000Z
YouTube Category:
Education  Search this
Topic:
Art, American  Search this
See more by:
americanartmuseum
Data Source:
Smithsonian American Art Museum
YouTube Channel:
americanartmuseum
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:yt_vj474g5FDkM

Handwritten diary

Collection Creator:
Craton, Forman H., 1902-1983  Search this
Container:
Box 2, Folder 4-5
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1939
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Collection 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.
Collection Citation:
Forman H. Craton Collection, 1902-1983, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
See more items in:
Forman H. Craton Papers
Forman H. Craton Papers / Series 1: Memoirs
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8125e9ac9-d9d4-4018-9e81-d31e35af9af3
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0454-ref263
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Diary

Collection Creator:
Craton, Forman H., 1902-1983  Search this
Container:
Box 3, Folder 1
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1941
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Collection 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.
Collection Citation:
Forman H. Craton Collection, 1902-1983, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
See more items in:
Forman H. Craton Papers
Forman H. Craton Papers / Series 1: Memoirs
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8c6d6150c-095f-4702-87f4-f36c020c7763
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0454-ref268
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Fly whisk

Maker:
Baule artist  Search this
Medium:
Wood, horse hair, gold leaf, cloth
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 40 x 19 x 3.2 cm (15 3/4 x 7 1/2 x 1 1/4 in.)
Type:
Textile and Fiber Arts
Geography:
Côte d'Ivoire
Date:
Early to mid-20th century
Topic:
male  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Brian and Diane Leyden
Object number:
2001-15-1
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/ys7911ce07e-f090-468f-ba73-224e11756570
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmafa_2001-15-1

Female figure

Object Name:
sika blawa
Maker:
Baule artist  Search this
Medium:
Wood, gold leaf, glass beads, cloth, fiber
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 27.5 x 6.5 x 7.5 cm (10 13/16 x 2 9/16 x 2 15/16 in.)
Type:
Figure
Geography:
Vallée du Bandama or Lacs District, Côte d'Ivoire
Date:
Late 19th to early 20th century
Topic:
male  Search this
female  Search this
Credit Line:
Museum purchase
Object number:
2001-9-1
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Museum of African Art Collection
On View:
NMAfA, Pavilion Gallery
Data Source:
National Museum of African Art
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ys7700fcbbc-db4a-418c-9e7d-5402ee75d450
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmafa_2001-9-1
Online Media:

Vessel

Maker:
Mossi artist  Search this
Medium:
Ceramic
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 37 x 51.6 x 51 cm (14 9/16 x 20 5/16 x 20 1/16 in.)
Type:
Ceramics
Geography:
Burkina Faso
Date:
Mid-late 20th century
Topic:
Household  Search this
male  Search this
Credit Line:
Museum purchase
Object number:
2002-18-1
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/ys7790f8438-44ce-455b-84d6-b09f4eb7af44
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmafa_2002-18-1

Fibula

Object Name:
tizeraÏ
Maker:
Berber artist  Search this
Medium:
Silver alloy, enamel, niello, glass
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 55.9 × 50.8 × 5 cm (22 × 20 × 1 15/16 in.)
Type:
Textile and Fiber Arts
Geography:
Vicinity of Ida Ou Semlal, Souss-Massa Region, Morocco
Date:
Late 19th century
Topic:
Marriage  Search this
Status  Search this
Adornment  Search this
Female use  Search this
male  Search this
Credit Line:
Purchased with funds provided by the Annie Laurie Aitken Endowment
Object number:
2003-2-2
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
See more items in:
National Museum of African Art Collection
On View:
NMAfA, Pavilion Gallery
Data Source:
National Museum of African Art
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ys74cf912c3-7093-4c13-8b72-801573e3f3a3
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmafa_2003-2-2

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