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National Anthropological Archives
A. T. Agate drawings of Natives of Oceania and ornamental architecture
Summary
- Collection ID:
- NAA.MS382524
- Creators:
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Agate, Alfred T.
- Dates:
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1838-42
- Languages:
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Undetermined.
- Physical Description:
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7 Pages
- Repository:
Administration
Custodial History
Gift of Mr. M. C. Hopkins, 1513 O Street, N. W., Washington, D. C., May 7, 1942 (USNM accession number 162,909).
Custodial History
Previously titled "Natives of Oceania, and ornamental architecture, signed "A. T. Agate, del., A. T. A., del."
Local Numbers
Local Numbers
NAA MS 382524
OPPS NEG 37,815
Local Note
Local Note
Watercolor drawings
Local Note
Engravings
Bibliography
Bibliography
Three watercolor drawings and the 2 engravings of this catalog grouping, along with other sketches by Agate, are reproduced in Charles Wilkes, U S Exploring Expedition, 1838-1842, published 1845. The artist's name appears in list of crew members as "Alfred S. Agate."
Using the Collection
Citation
Manuscript 382,524, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
More Information
Keywords
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture -- Oceania | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Drawings | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Pacific Islanders | Cultural Context | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Repository Contact
National Anthropological Archives
Museum Support Center
4210 Silver Hill Road
Suitland, Maryland 20746
naa@si.edu
