This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1909 Excerpt: ...sufficient, as a nucleus, to stimulate activity in this direction, had the time been opportune or had not an accident intervened to bring discouragement. As will have been noted from the accounts on the preceding pages, the collection was derived in part from accessions directly to the Smithsonian Institution, as gifts ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1909 Excerpt: ...sufficient, as a nucleus, to stimulate activity in this direction, had the time been opportune or had not an accident intervened to bring discouragement. As will have been noted from the accounts on the preceding pages, the collection was derived in part from accessions directly to the Smithsonian Institution, as gifts, purchases and Government deposits, and in part through the transfer of the museum of the National Institute in 1862. It has, unfortunately, not been possible to prepare a complete catalogue of the contents of the collection at this time, owing to the destruction of the manuscript records of the Institution in the fire described on a later page, and to the fact that a comprehensive list was never published. The one here given is based on such information as could be obtained from the Smithsonian reports,0 and from an examination of such of the objects obtained during the earlier years as are still in the possession of the Institution. At the time of writing, however, there is some art material in storage, the exact nature of which can not be ascertained before the completion of the new Museum building, when it may be possible to amplify the list. o Much information regarding the collection at this period, not to be found elsewhere, is contained in the following private publication: "An Account of The Smithsonian Institution, its Founder, Building, Operations, Etc., Prepared from the Reports of Prof. Henry to the Regents, and other authentic sources. By William J. Rhees, Chief Clerk of the Smithsonian Institution." This pamphlet was essentially a guide for the use of visitors. It was first issued at least as early as 1857 and continued to be reprinted during many years. LIST OF THE ART OBJECTS AT THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION AT THE BE...
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 850grams, ISBN:
Publisher:
Washington (Government Printing Office)
Published:
01/1909
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17213005511
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Good. Ex-Library hardcover no dj (blue boards) with the usual markings, attachments, and library wear. Except for library markings, interior clean and unmarked. Tight binding.
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UsedGood. Hardcover; Smithsonian Museum United States National Museum Bulletin 70; su rplus library copy with the usual stampings; reference number written on th e spine; fading, heavy scuffing, and edge wear to exterior; bumps to the co rners; fading to pages; in good condition with clean text and tight binding. ASIN: B000IUP9CQ.
Publisher:
Washington (Government Printing Office)
Published:
01/1916
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
15064735289
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Good. Ex-Library hardcover no dj (blue boards) with the usual markings, attachments, and library wear. Except for library markings, interior clean and unmarked. Tight binding.
