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National Anthropological Archives
Department of Anthropology photograph collection relating to anthropological exhibits, circa 1890-1910
Summary
- Collection ID:
- NAA.PhotoLot.4
- Creators:
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National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Department of Anthropology
- Dates:
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circa 1890-1910
- Languages:
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Undetermined.
- Physical Description:
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14 Printssilver gelatin7 Printsalbumen
- Repository:
Scope and Contents note
Scope and Contents note
The collection consists of images of exhibits of anthropological material. These include Oceanic and African implements and artifacts exhibited at the Field Columbian Museum; a William Henry Holmes-designed diorama in Piney Branch (1895); costumed mannequins and busts at the United States National Museum; the Smithsonian Exhibit at the World Columbian Exposition in Chicago (1891); dioramas at the American Museum of Natural History; African artifacts in Herbert Ward's studio in Paris; and exhibit halls in the Smithsonian Arts and Industries building (1891). The photographers represented in the collection include Paul Edmond Beckwith, Henry E. Sorgersen & Co., and Harry C. Ellis.
Administration
Author
Sarah Ganderup
Custodial History note
The collection is apparently material found in the Department of Anthropology and sent to the archives in the 1960s.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access note
The collection is open for research.
Access to the collection requires an appointment.
Conditions Governing Use note
Contact the repository for terms of use.
Preferred Citation note
Photo lot 4, Department of Anthropology photograph collection relating to anthropological exhibits, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Location of Other Archival Materials
Location of Other Archival Materials
Photographs of exhibits at the Pan-American Exposition, previously filed in Photo Lot 4, have been relocated to National Anthropological Archives Photo Lot 87-2L.
Location of Other Archival Materials
Additional Harry C. Ellis photographs of Herbert Ward's studio held in National Anthropological Archives Photo Lot 75-52.
Location of Other Archival Materials
Additional images of Smithsonian anthropology collections held in National Anthropological Archives Photo Lot 99-41.
More Information
Local Call Number(s)
Local Call Number(s)
NAA Photo Lot 4
Keywords
National Anthropological Archives
Museum Support Center
4210 Silver Hill Road
Suitland, Maryland 20746
naa@si.edu