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National Anthropological Archives
MS 7437 Letter to A. E. Henning
Summary
- Collection ID:
- NAA.MS7437
- Creators:
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Setzler, Frank M. (Frank Maryl), 1902-1975
- Dates:
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April 8, 1949
- Languages:
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Undetermined.
- Physical Description:
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18 Pages
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
The letter reports a lack of research at the Smithsonian into tapestries, silks, and velours and makes recommendations for pursuing the subjects. Enclosures are statements and bibliographies that were being distributed by the Department of Anthropology--The Arts of the Thread (statement regarding the collection of textile arts in the United States National Museum), The History of the Loom and Weaving (bibliography); Bibliography on Silk, Velvet, and Tapestry; Bibliography on North American Indian Blankets; and Tie Dyeing (statement).
Administration
Custodial History
The material was sent to the archives by Alan Bain, of the Smithsonian Institution Archives, December 1986.
Using the Collection
Citation
Manuscript 7437, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
More Information
Local Numbers
Local Numbers
NAA MS 7437
Keywords
Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
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Textile fabrics | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Dyeing -- tie dyeing | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Weaving -- bibliography | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Silk -- bibliography | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Velvet -- bibliography | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Tapestry -- bibliography | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
American Indian | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Blankets -- bibliography | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Department of Anthropology | Corporate Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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