National Air and Space Museum - Presentation of Drawing of "Man's First Step on the Moon" Tapestry

ID: SIA Acc. 11-008 [OPA-1595R1]

Creator: Smithsonian Institution Photographic Services Division

Form/Genre: Black-and-white negatives

Date: 1970

Citation: Smithsonian Institution Archives, Acc. 11-008, Box 15, Image No. OPA-1595R1

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Summary

Presentation of drawing of "Man's First Step on the Moon" tapestry in the Arts and Industries Building. The tapestry is to be woven by artist Mathieu Matégot and given to the National Air and Space Museum (NASM). With Frederick C. Durant III, NASM Assistant Director (Astronautics); Mathieu Matégot, artist; Frank A. Taylor, Director General of Museums; and the counselor for Cultural Affairs.

Subject

  • Durant, Frederick C. 1916-
  • Matégot, Mathieu 1910-
  • Taylor, Frank A (Frank Augustus) 1903-2007
  • National Air and Space Museum
  • Arts and Industries Building (Washington, D.C.)
  • Smithsonian Institution Office of Public Affairs

Notes

Digital contact sheet available.

Cite as

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Acc. 11-008, Box 15, Image No. OPA-1595R1

Repository Loc.

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

Date

  • 1970
  • February 17, 1970

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Topic

Form/Genre

Black-and-white negatives

Local number

SIA Acc. 11-008 [OPA-1595R1]

Physical description

35mm;

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