Unveiling of Mural by Alton Tobey in Hall of Physical Anthropology

ID: SIA Acc. 11-008 [OPA-830R2]

Creator: Smithsonian Institution Photographic Services Division

Form/Genre: Black-and-white negatives

Date: 1966

Citation: Smithsonian Institution Archives, Acc. 11-008, Box 03, Image No. OPA-830R2

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Summary

Unveiling of mural by Alton Tobey in Hall of Physical Anthropology at the Museum of Natural History, now known as the National Museum of Natural History. The mural features an Inca surgeon performing a procedure on the skull of a living patient.

Subject

  • Tobey, Alton S (Alton Stanley) 1914-2005
  • Museum of Natural History (U.S.)
  • Museum of Natural History (U.S.) Department of Anthropology
  • Smithsonian Institution Office of Public Affairs

Notes

  • Also known as 59654.
  • Digital contact sheet available.

Cite as

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Acc. 11-008, Box 03, Image No. OPA-830R2

Repository Loc.

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

Date

  • 1966
  • February 28, 1966

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Topic

Form/Genre

Black-and-white negatives

Local number

SIA Acc. 11-008 [OPA-830R2]

Physical description

120mm;

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