The Lion Group from the Smithsonian-Roosevelt Expedition

ID: SIA Acc. 12-492 [SIA2012-6471]

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Form/Genre: Lantern slides

Date: 1910

Citation: Smithsonian Institution Archives, Acc. 12-492, Image No. SIA2012-6471

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Summary

Mammal exhibit on display at the Natural History Museum, now known as the National Museum of Natural History. The exhibit contains East African lions and includes specimens picked up during the Smithsonian-Roosevelt African Expedition in 1909. Mounted by George B. Turner.

Subject

  • United States National Museum
  • United States National Museum Division of Mammals
  • Century of Progress International Exposition (1933-1934 : Chicago, Ill.)

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Smithsonian Institution Archives, Acc. 12-492, Image No. SIA2012-6471

Repository Loc.

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

Date

  • 1910
  • Between 1910 and 1934

Restrictions & Rights

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  • No Known Copyright Restrictions

Topic

Form/Genre

Lantern slides

Local number

SIA Acc. 12-492 [SIA2012-6471]

Physical description

4 x 3.25;

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