Presentation of a Model of the Alexander Calder Stabile "Gwenfritz"

ID: SIA Acc. 11-008 [OPA-1260]

Creator: Unknown

Form/Genre: Black-and-white negatives

Date: 1968

Citation: Smithsonian Institution Archives, Acc. 11-008, Box 09, Image No. OPA-1260

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Summary

Presentation of a model of the Alexander Calder stabile, "Gwenfritz," to the Museum of History and Technology, now known as the National Museum of American History, with Secretary S. Dillon Ripley and Gwendolyn Cafritz. The actual 40-foot-high sculpture is a gift from Gwendolyn Cafritz on behalf of the Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation.

Subject

  • Ripley, S. Dillon (Sidney Dillon) 1913-2001
  • Cafritz, Gwendolyn
  • Calder, Alexander 1898-1976
  • Museum of History and Technology (U.S.)
  • Smithsonian Institution Office of Public Affairs

Notes

  • Also known as 65657.
  • Digital contact sheet available.

Cite as

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Acc. 11-008, Box 09, Image No. OPA-1260

Repository Loc.

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

Date

  • 1968
  • May 13, 1968

Restrictions & Rights

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  • No Copyright - United States

Topic

Form/Genre

Black-and-white negatives

Local number

SIA Acc. 11-008 [OPA-1260]

Physical description

35mm;

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