Engraving of Humpback Whale Model

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Object Details

Author

Jones, F. C

Subject

Arts and Industries Building

United States National Museum

Notes

From "A Handbook to the National Museum under the direction of the Smithsonian Institution, Washington." New York: Brentano Brothers, 1886." Page 47. Division of Graphic Arts, NMAH, described as a wood engraving, 10/95.

Summary

Illustration (Fig. 63) in "A Handbook to the National Museum under the direction of the Smithsonian Institution, Washington" showing preparator building the paper model of the humpback whale for display in the United States National Museum (Arts and Industries Building). Arched windows visible in background.

Contained within

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Information File, Box: SI Guide Books 1883-1890, Folder: Smithsonian Guide Book 1886 (Brentano Brothers)

Contact information

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

Date

1886

Standard number

95-20342

Restrictions & Rights

No restrictions

Type

Engraving

Person, candid

Physical description

Color: Black and White; Size: 5w x 4h; Type of Image: Person, candid; Medium: Engraving

Data Source

Smithsonian Archives - History Div

Topic

Ichthyology

Marine mammals

Specimens

Employees

Visitor's Guide

Mammals

Exhibitions

Taxidermy

Metadata Usage

Usage conditions apply

Record ID

siris_sic_9191