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A Good Day’s Work” repositions Anna Mary Robertson “Grandma” Moses (1860–1961) as a multidimensional force in American art, whose beloved painted recollections of rural life earned her a distinctive ...
The team named the new pterosaur species Eotephradactylus mcintireae. The generic name means ‘ash-winged dawn goddess’ and references the site’s volcanic ash and the animals’ position near the base of ...
“Youth and the Future of Culture” Highlights Younger Generations July 2–7 ...
The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum received a $10 million donation from Northrop Grumman to support the ...
The Airbus IMAX® Theater at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center features the largest IMAX screen in Northern Virginia, towering six stories high.Getting Here FAQ Group SalesShowtimes are published on the ...
Napoleon Sarony, “The Declaration of Independence,” 1843–1853. Harry T. Peters, “America on Stone.” Lithography Collection. Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History This hand-colored ...
The collections we present on this site represent a work in progress. Early collections embody the best efforts of staff across the National Museum of American History to document and preserve a wide ...
Object Details Created by Ralph Atmar Jr., American, 1767 - 1809 Description This is an octagonal metal slave badge. On the recto is text “No. 275 [engraved] / MECHANIC [stamped] / 1800 [stamped].” On ...
Object Details Keywords Smithsonian's National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute,National Zoo,Smithsonian Institution,NZP,Open Access,Open Access/CCO,CCO,Zoo Entrance,Connecticut Ave NW Credit Line ...
Object Details Created by Art Smith, American, 1917 - 1982 Description This is the “Elemental bracelet” designed and created by jeweler Art Smith. The sterling silver bracelet is comprised of two ...
Object Details Designer Ruth Reeves, (American, 1892–1966) Description Illustration of ideas for costumes based on Spanish dress and adapted from paintings by Goya and Velazquez. Upper half has a ...
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