Installation View of Scientific Photography Exhibition

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Summary

Thomas Smillie was the Smithsonian's first photographer and curator of photography, beginning his career at the institution in the 1870s. In 1913 he mounted an exhibition on the history of photography in the Smithsonian's Arts and Industries Building, showcasing many of the remarkable advancements made in the field that he feared had already been forgotten or disregarded. Photograph possibly taken by Thomas W. Smillie.

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  • Also known as 18671 [SPI_296]
  • A high resolution digital copy of this image is not yet available. Please contact photos@si.edu for further information.

Cite as

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 95, Box 76, Image No. 18671

Repository Loc.

Smithsonian Institution Archives Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520

Date

  • 1913
  • C. 1913

Restrictions & Rights

  • No access restrictions Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu
  • No Known Copyright Restrictions

Topic

  • Photography
  • Museums
  • Museum exhibits

Form/Genre

Photographs

Local number

SIA RU000095 [18671]

Physical description

Cyanotypes (photographic prints); 8.5h x 10w

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