Object Details
Creator
United States National Museum Photographic Laboratory
Subject
Temple, Grace Lincoln
Smithsonian Institution Building (Washington, D.C.)
Notes
USNM No. 14744
The natural history displays were conceived by Secretary Samuel P. Langley (1887-1906) and were intended to inspire children to study the natural world. Cases were specifically designed to suit a child's height and all Latin labels were replaced with poetic inscriptions. To enhance children's interest in natural history, Langley had live birds and fish placed in the room. Grace Lincoln Temple designed the decorative scheme of the room, which featured a stenciled Celtic wall frieze of stylized birds and an elaborate painted ceiling of a leaf-covered trellis with birds peering down.
Summary
Interior view, Children's Room in the South Tower of the Smithsonian Institution Building, or Castle, with kaleidoscope designed by Secretary Langley which had live fish swimming in the triangular tank at the end in view at left.
Cite as
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 95, Box 41, Folder 08, Image No. SIA_000095_B41_F08_013
Repository Loc.
Smithsonian Institution Archives Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520
Date
1901
Local number
SIA RU000095 [SIA_000095_B41_F08_013]
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
Type
Black-and-white photographs
Physical description
Gelatin silver prints;
Data Source
Smithsonian Institution Archives
Topic
Exhibitions
Natural history
Museum exhibits
Record ID
siris_arc_401587