Smithsonian Institution Building
Object Details
- Author
- Lossing & Barritt
- Subject
- Smithsonian Institution Building (Washington, D.C.)
- Category
- Historic Images of the Smithsonian
- There is two versions of this image in the folder: 1) copy print (82-3281) in black and white and 2) pages removed from books where the engraving was color tinted. Engraving is labeled Smithsonian "Institute."
- Summary
- Engraving of the Smithsonian Institution Building shows visitors approaching on foot. The view is from the northeast and trees surround the building. The architectural details are not complete or entirely correct.
- Contained within
- Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 95, Box 30, Folder: 4
- Contact information
- Institutional History Division, Smithsonian Institution Archives, 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20024-2520, SIHistory@si.edu
- 1855
- Standard number
- 82-3281
- Restrictions & Rights
- No restrictions
- Type
- Engraving
- Exterior
- Physical description
- Color: Black and White; Size: 10w x 8h; Type of Image: Exterior; Medium: Engraving
- Smithsonian Archives - History Div
- Topic
- Museum visitors
- Record ID
- siris_sic_9180
- Metadata Usage (text)
- Usage conditions apply
There are restrictions for re-using this image. For more information, visit the Smithsonian's Terms of Use page .
International media Interoperability Framework
IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more.