Smithsonian Institution Building

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Object Details

Author

Lossing & Barritt

Subject

Smithsonian Institution Building (Washington, D.C.)

Notes

There is two versions of this image in the folder: 1) copy print (82-3281) in black and white and 2) pages removed from books where the engraving was color tinted. Engraving is labeled Smithsonian "Institute."

Summary

Engraving of the Smithsonian Institution Building shows visitors approaching on foot. The view is from the northeast and trees surround the building. The architectural details are not complete or entirely correct.

Contained within

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 95, Box 30, Folder: 4

Contact information

Institutional History Division, Smithsonian Institution Archives, 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20024-2520, SIHistory@si.edu

Date

1855

Standard number

82-3281

Restrictions & Rights

No restrictions

Type

Engraving

Exterior

Physical description

Color: Black and White; Size: 10w x 8h; Type of Image: Exterior; Medium: Engraving

Data Source

Smithsonian Archives - History Div

Topic

Museum visitors

Metadata Usage

Usage conditions apply

Record ID

siris_sic_9180