Krainik Ballooning Collection
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Krainik, Cliff
- Dates:
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1859-1934
- Size:
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3.19 Cubic feet (2 shoeboxes; 3 flatboxes)
- Collection ID:
- NASM.1990.0009
- Repository:
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National Air and Space Museum Archives
This 19th and 20th century ballooning memorabilia collection contains the following items, which have been meticulously inventoried: 112 stereoscopic photographs; 107 photographs; 84 postcards, trade cards, valentines, and similar items; 80 prints; and 23 miscellaneous items.
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Murch, Walter
- Dates:
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1880-1970
- Size:
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8.2 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.murcwalt
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of New York City still life painter and art instructor Walter Tandy Murch date from 1880-1970 and measure 8.2 linear feet. Found within the papers are biographical materials, four diaries, correspondence with colleagues and family members, personal business records, exhibition files, notes and writings, two sketchbooks and additional art work, printed material, and photographs of Murch, family members, and art work.
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- Dates:
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undated
- Size:
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1 Sheet (35 x 59 cm)
- Collection ID:
- NAA.MS7414
- Repository:
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National Anthropological Archives
In the center of the print is the round mystic symbol for shou, which means long life. In each of the four corners is a bat, a symbol of longevity along with prosperity and happiness. In the borders are plum blossoms and bamboo leaves, both of which represent longevity, strength, and endurance. A fifth bat appears in the border and five bats repres...
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Taylor, James E., 1839-1901 (artist and collector)
- Dates:
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circa 1863-1900
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4 Tintypes
3 Chromolithographs
3 Lithographs (3 chalk-manner lithographs)
1 Print (photogravure)
118 Pages (Scrapbook)
685 Prints (circa, albumen)
80 Items (circa 80 relief prints (including woodcuts and wood engraving))
30 Items (circa 30 intaglio prints (including etchings and engravings))
- Collection ID:
- NAA.MS4605
- Repository:
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National Anthropological Archives
Scrapbook entitled "Our Wild Indians in Peace and War: Surveys, Expeditions, Mining and Scenery of the Great West," compiled by James E. Taylor, possibly as a source for his own illustrations.
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Day, Worden, 1916-1986
- Dates:
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1935-1986
- Size:
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2.5 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.dayword
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of sculptor, painter and printmaker Worden Day (1916-1986) measure 2.5 linear feet and date from 1935-1986. The collection consists of biographical material, correspondence, writings, printed material, scrapbooks, photographic material, sketchbooks, and audiovisual material.
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Vytlacil, Vaclav, 1892-1984
- Dates:
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1885-1990
- Size:
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5.2 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.vytlvacl
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of abstract painter and art instructor Vaclav Vytlacil date from 1885-1990 and measure 5.2 linear feet. Found within the papers are scattered biographical materials, correspondence primarily discussing art school-related matters and the exhibition and sale of Vytlacil's work, scattered business and financial records, and notes and writings including lecture notes. The papers also contain audio recordings of interviews of Vytlacil and his associates, artwork by Vytlacil and others, four scrapbooks, printed material including clippings and exhibition catalogs, and photographs of Vytlacil, his colleagues, and his artwork.
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Mizuno Toshikata, 1866-1908
- Dates:
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1905-1906
Tokyo, Akiyama Takemon
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12 Prints (24.5 x 18.0 cm)
- Collection ID:
- NAA.MS7336
- Repository:
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National Anthropological Archives
The illustrations represent Mitsui (a mercer of department store) costume fabric designs for the four seasons. Included are women and children engaged in various seasonal activities.
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Sakura Dōshi Kuni Masashi
Fukuda Kumajirō
Fillette, T. G. Lieutenant
- Dates:
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undated
- Size:
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1 Sheet (37 x 72 cm)
- Collection ID:
- NAA.MS7433
- Repository:
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National Anthropological Archives
Shows the arena with spectators on tiers of seats and various acts and feats in the ring. A narrative caption text in Japanese accounts the success of the Charine circus troop's Japanese debut in 1886and its continuing popularity.
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- Dates:
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late 19th century
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1 Item (59 cm. x 25.3 cm.)
- Collection ID:
- NAA.MS7322
- Repository:
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National Anthropological Archives
A print of this type is used in Chinese homes as a talisman. It shows Pangu, the mythological creator of the universe. In this image, he holds in his hands the sun (with yang symbol in ideograph) and the moon (with yin symbol in ideograph), for he created the universe by transforming yin and yang. An ax on a tree stump is an instrument believed to ...
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Rikusembo
Fillette, T. G. Lieutenant
Okura Sombei
- Dates:
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undated
- Size:
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1 Sheet (36.5 x48.5 cm.)
- Collection ID:
- NAA.MS7432
- Repository:
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National Anthropological Archives
The print shows a Chinese official smoking opium surrounded by Frecnh battle ships in the bay and amred troops on the shore. Included also in the scene are figures of Westerners and a commentary inscription reflecting the Japanese appraisal of the Sino-Japanese war. Mrs. Houchins points out that there is a play on the term sim-butsu (God or Buddha)...