Children's Room in the South Tower of the Smithsonian Institution Building, or Castle

Summary

The room was converted by Secretary Samuel P. Langley in 1901 to provide a natural history exhibit for children. Seen here are the large aquarium with live fish, some of the cases with natural history specimens specially designed to a child's height, a large kaleidoscope with live fish swimming in a tank at its end, and the decorative wall stencils and ceiling designed by Grace Lincoln Temple. The room was intended by Secretary Langley to inspire children in the study of the natural world.

Subject

• Smithsonian Institution Office of Public Affairs
• Smithsonian Institution Building (Washington, D.C.)

Notes

• Also known as MNH-14744.
• Original glass negative available in SIA Acc. 11-007.
• Featured in "The Torch," May 1974
• See also Record Unit 95, Box 41, Folder 8.

Cite as

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 371, Box 02, Folder: May 1974, Image No. 14744

Repository Loc.

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

Date

1901

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 Copyright - United States

Topic

Form/Genre

Black-and-white photographs

Local number

SIA RU000371 [14744]

Physical description

Gelatin silver prints; 8 x 10;

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