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Cultural signs in contemporary Native American art

Writer of added commentary:
Miller, Kay 1946-  Search this
Osburn-Bigfeather, Joanna  Search this
Rickard, Jolene  Search this
Smith, Jaune Quick-to-See 1940-  Search this
Young, Phil 1947-  Search this
WalkingStick, Kay  Search this
Green, Nancy E  Search this
Author:
Geske, Anna  Search this
Publisher:
Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art  Search this
Author:
Smithsonian Libraries Art and Artist Files Collection  Search this
Physical description:
20 pages illustrations 22 cm
Type:
Exhibitions
Expositions
Exhibition catalogs
Artist files
Place:
United States
North America
Date:
1994
20th century
20e siècle
Topic:
Indian art  Search this
Art, American  Search this
Art, Modern  Search this
Art  Search this
Call number:
N6538.A4 C863 1994
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_1166329

Extreme measures

Artist:
Burden, Chris 1946-2015  Search this
Editor:
Phillips, Lisa 1954-  Search this
Curator:
Gioni, Massimiliano  Search this
Moore, Jenny 1973-  Search this
Author:
Burton, Johanna  Search this
Host institution:
New Museum (New York, N.Y.)  Search this
Subject:
Burden, Chris 1946-2015  Search this
Burden, Chris 1946-2015 Criticism and interpretation  Search this
Physical description:
247 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 30 cm
Type:
Exhibitions
Place:
United States
Date:
2013
20th century
21st century
Topic:
Art, American  Search this
Performance art  Search this
Conceptual art  Search this
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_1017616

Photographs of Robert Adams

Artist:
Adams, Robert 1937-  Search this
Author:
Greenough, Sarah 1951-  Search this
Writer of afterword:
Williams, Terry Tempest  Search this
Host institution:
National Gallery of Art (U.S.),.)  Search this
Nevada Museum of Art  Search this
Subject:
Adams, Robert 1937-  Search this
Physical description:
332 pages illustrations 30 cm
Type:
Exhibitions
Expositions
Exhibition catalogs
Catalogues d'exposition
Place:
United States
États-Unis
Date:
2021
20th century
21st century
20e siècle
21e siècle
Topic:
Landscape photography  Search this
Photographie de paysages  Search this
PHOTOGRAPHY / General  Search this
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_1158636

Northwest gardens of Lord and Schryver /

Author:
Libby, Valencia  Search this
Issuing body:
Oregon State University Press  Search this
Subject:
Lord & Schryver (Firm : Salem, Or.)  Search this
Physical description:
xi, 220 pages, 24 unnumbered pages of plates illustrations (some color) 26 cm
Type:
Biography
Biographies
History
Place:
United States
Oregon
Northwest, Pacific
États-Unis
Pacific Northwest
Date:
2021
20th century
Topic:
Women gardeners  Search this
Landscape gardening--History  Search this
Gardens--Design  Search this
Jardinières  Search this
Landscape gardening  Search this
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_1163737

The western photographs of John K. Hillers : "myself in the water" / Don D. Fowler

Author:
Fowler, Don D. 1936-  Search this
Hillers, John K. 1843-1925  Search this
Subject:
Hillers, John K. 1843-1925  Search this
Physical description:
166 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm
Type:
Portraits
Pictorial works
Government publications
Illustrated works
Place:
West (U.S.)
Southwest, New
États-Unis (Ouest)
Nouveau sud-ouest
Colorado River Valley (Colo.-Mexico)
North America
Colorado River Valley
New Southwest
West United States
United States
Date:
1989
©1989
19e siècle
Topic:
Landscape photography  Search this
Indians of North America--Portraits  Search this
Photographie--Histoire  Search this
Autochtones--Portraits  Search this
Indians of North America  Search this
Photography--History  Search this
United States  Search this
Call number:
TR647.H645 F7 1989
TR660.F68 1989X
TR647.H645F7 1989
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_383361

American men and women of science

Author:
R.R. Bowker Company Database Publishing Group  Search this
Physical description:
v. ; 29 cm
Type:
Biography
Directories
Place:
United States
Canada
Date:
1990
C1989-
Topic:
Scientists  Search this
Scientists--Biography  Search this
Scientists--Directories  Search this
Call number:
Q141 .A514
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_446617

Sotheby's catalogue

Title:
Sale
Catalogue
Auction
Auction catalogue
Sotheby's New York catalog
Sale catalogue
Author:
Sotheby's (Firm)  Search this
Stack's (Firm)  Search this
Subject:
Sotheby's (Firm)  Search this
Physical description:
v. : ill. ; 27 cm
Type:
Catalogs
Place:
United States
New York (State)
New York
Date:
1984
1984-
Topic:
Booksellers' catalogs  Search this
Books--Prices  Search this
Art  Search this
Art objects  Search this
Art auctions  Search this
Call number:
N8650 .P237
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_549099

American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Work directory

Author:
American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works  Search this
Subject:
American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works  Search this
Physical description:
v. ; 22 cm
Type:
Directories
Place:
United States
Date:
1982
Topic:
Art objects--Conservation and restoration  Search this
Art restorers  Search this
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_678763

Yosemite

Author:
Zorach, William 1889-1966  Search this
Issuing body:
Zabriskie Gallery  Search this
Author:
Smithsonian Libraries Art and Artist Files Collection  Search this
Subject:
Zorach, William 1889-1966  Search this
Physical description:
folder (4 pages) 2 illustrations 18 x 25 cm
Type:
Exhibitions
Artist files
Place:
United States
California
Yosemite Valley
Yosemite Valley (Calif.)
Date:
1979
20th century
Topic:
Watercolor painting  Search this
Drawing  Search this
Landscape painting  Search this
In art  Search this
Call number:
AAF--Zorach, William
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_710868

Robert Longo charcoal

Author:
Foster, Hal  Search this
Kellein, Thomas  Search this
Fowle, Kate  Search this
Kunsthalle Weishaupt  Search this
Subject:
Longo, Robert Themes, motives  Search this
Physical description:
251 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 31 cm
Type:
Exhibitions
Place:
United States
Date:
2012
C2012
20th century
21st century
Topic:
Drawing, American  Search this
Painters  Search this
Modernism (Art)  Search this
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_990304

blouse

Used by:
Washburn, Marian S.  Search this
Maker:
Washburn, Daniel T.  Search this
Measurements:
center back: 25 1/4 in; 64.135 cm
waist: 31 1/2 in; x 80.01 cm
Object Name:
Blouse
Object Type:
Main Dress
Blouse
Woman
Upper Body
Used in:
United States: New Mexico
United States: Texas
Date made:
1980-1985
Used for:
Square Dancing  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Marian S. Washburn (Mrs. Daniel T.)
ID Number:
2001.0257.001
Catalog number:
2001.0257.001
Accession number:
2001.0257
See more items in:
Home and Community Life: Costume
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a7-5cb3-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_892465

Photograph of Len Bias on NBA Draft Day, with newspaper clipping

Photograph by:
Jim Mahoney  Search this
Published by:
Boston Herald, American, founded 1846  Search this
Subject of:
Len Bias, American, 1963 - 1986  Search this
Boston Celtics, American, founded 1946  Search this
Medium:
.2a silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper;
.2b ink on newsprint with adhesive
Dimensions:
H x W (.2a image): 9 1/2 × 7 1/2 in. (24.1 × 19.1 cm)
H x W (.2a sheet): 10 × 8 in. (25.4 × 20.3 cm)
H x W (.2b clipping): 8 1/2 × 7 1/4 in. (21.6 × 18.4 cm)
Type:
gelatin silver prints
articles
Place depicted:
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1986
Topic:
African American  Search this
Athletes  Search this
Basketball  Search this
Sports  Search this
U.S. History, 1969-2001  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number:
2023.44.2ab
Restrictions & Rights:
© Boston Herald
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
See more items in:
National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Documents and Published Materials
Media Arts-Photography
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55910f492-30dd-45f5-b0fa-187d2b6259e6
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2023.44.2ab
Online Media:

Image of Althea Gwyn reaching for a basketball during a game

Photograph by:
Dave Peterson, American  Search this
Subject of:
Althea Gwyn, American, 1956 - 2022  Search this
Women's Professional Basketball League, American, 1978 - 1981  Search this
Iowa Cornets, American, 1978 - 1980  Search this
New York Stars, American, 1978 - 1980  Search this
Medium:
digital
Dimensions:
H x W: 13056 pixels × 8288 pixels
File size: 206.5 MB
Type:
digital images
digital media - born analog
Place depicted:
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1979-1980; scanned 2023
Topic:
African American  Search this
Basketball  Search this
Photography  Search this
Women  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Bob Modersohn and Molly Kazmer
Object number:
2024.9.1
Restrictions & Rights:
© David Peterson
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
See more items in:
National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Media Arts-Photography
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54f191324-e507-4c7b-9d3c-d551d9110547
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2024.9.1

Photograph of Debra Kay Thomas making a jump shot

Photograph by:
Dave Peterson, American  Search this
Created by:
Bob Modersohn, American  Search this
Subject of:
Debra Kay Thomas, American  Search this
Women's Professional Basketball League, American, 1978 - 1981  Search this
Iowa Cornets, American, 1978 - 1980  Search this
Medium:
digital
Dimensions:
H x W: 13216 pixels × 8384 pixels
File size: 211.45 MB
Type:
digital images
digital media - born analog
Place depicted:
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1978-1980; scanned 2023
Topic:
African American  Search this
Basketball  Search this
Photography  Search this
Women  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Bob Modersohn and Molly Kazmer
Object number:
2024.9.2
Restrictions & Rights:
© David Peterson
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
See more items in:
National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Media Arts-Photography
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd515df5dd5-4380-48ae-a29d-0ee10afcb9ea
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2024.9.2

Photograph of Debra Kay Thomas making an offensive play

Photograph by:
Dave Peterson, American  Search this
Subject of:
Debra Kay Thomas, American  Search this
Women's Professional Basketball League, American, 1978 - 1981  Search this
Iowa Cornets, American, 1978 - 1980  Search this
Chicago Hustle, American, 1978 - 1981  Search this
Medium:
digital
Dimensions:
H x W: 13216 pixels × 8448 pixels
File size: 213.06 MB
Type:
digital images
digital media - born analog
Place depicted:
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, United States, North and Central America
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1978-1980; scanned 2023
Topic:
African American  Search this
Basketball  Search this
Photography  Search this
Women  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Bob Modersohn and Molly Kazmer
Object number:
2024.9.3
Restrictions & Rights:
© David Peterson
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
See more items in:
National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Media Arts-Photography
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f4c1c51f-452e-4703-9e2d-0fe586e5c893
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2024.9.3

Photograph of Seba Johnson skiing at 1989 Alpine Skiing World Cup

Photograph by:
Margaret Chidlaw  Search this
Subject of:
Seba Johnson, born 1973  Search this
Medium:
dye and photographic gelatin on paper (fiber product)
Dimensions:
H x W (Image and sheet): 8 × 10 in. (20.3 × 25.4 cm)
H x W (Window mat and cardboard back): 9 15/16 × 13 in. (25.3 × 33 cm)
Type:
chromogenic development prints
Place depicted:
Steamboat Springs, Routt County, Colorado, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1989
Topic:
African American  Search this
Athletes  Search this
Olympics  Search this
Sports  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Seba Johnson and Suzy Johnson
Object number:
2011.163.17.1
Restrictions & Rights:
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
See more items in:
National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Media Arts-Photography
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51616965a-efd9-4360-a626-fb27a4d73fb1
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2011.163.17.1

Seal of the United States Marine Corps owned by Gen. Colin Powell

Created by:
United States Armed Forces, American, founded 1775  Search this
Subject of:
United States Marine Corps, American, founded 1775  Search this
Owned by:
General Colin L. Powell, American, 1937 - 2021  Search this
Medium:
enamel on metal
Type:
seals
Place depicted:
United States, North and Central America
Date:
1989-1993
Topic:
African American  Search this
Government  Search this
Military  Search this
Ornamentation  Search this
U.S. History, 1969-2001  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Alma J. Powell
Object number:
A2022.101.1.2.7
Restrictions & Rights:
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
See more items in:
National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Awards and Medals
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c40de5dd-6d11-44f0-b441-6d342c0806e3
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_A2022.101.1.2.7
Online Media:

Miles Davis, Avery Fisher Hall

Depicted (sitter):
Davis, Miles  Search this
Physical Description:
paper (drawing; ticket material)
wood (frame material)
Measurements:
overall: 12 3/4 in x 9 1/2 in; 32.385 cm x 24.13 cm
Object Name:
drawing
Place made:
United States: New York, New York City
Date made:
1981-07-05
Subject:
Jazz  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of LeRoy Neiman Foundation
ID Number:
2019.0144.07
Accession number:
2019.0144
Catalog number:
2019.0144.07
See more items in:
Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments
Music & Musical Instruments
Art
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b4-8b71-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1940405
Online Media:

The Bitter Nest, Part II: The Harlem Renaissance Party

Artist:
Faith Ringgold, born New York City 1930-died Englewood, NJ 2024  Search this
Medium:
acrylic on canvas with printed, dyed and pieced fabric
Dimensions:
94 x 83 in. (238.8 x 210.8 cm.)
Type:
Painting
Date:
1988
Topic:
Figure group  Search this
African American  Search this
Recreation\leisure\eating and drinking  Search this
Occupation\art\artist  Search this
History\United States\Black History  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase
Copyright:
© 1988, Faith Ringgold
Object number:
1997.18
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
See more items in:
Smithsonian American Art Museum Collection
Department:
Painting and Sculpture
Data Source:
Smithsonian American Art Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk796aaa152-2456-4fcf-8dff-05864393321a
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:saam_1997.18

Syntax Reference HP 250

Maker:
Hewlett-Packard Company  Search this
Physical Description:
plastic (spiral binding material)
paper (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 17 cm x 12 cm; 6 11/16 in x 4 3/4 in
Object Name:
documentation
Place made:
United States: Pennsylvania, California
Date made:
1980
Credit Line:
Jack R. Warner
ID Number:
1989.3009.05
Catalog number:
1989.3009.05
Nonaccession number:
1989.3009
See more items in:
Medicine and Science: Computers
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ac-e49d-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1373032

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