Sarah Polk's Lace Fan

ID: SIA RU000371 [MAH-70919]

Creator: Unknown

Form/Genre: Black-and-white photographs

Date: 1977

Citation: Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 371, Box 02, Folder: January 1977, Image No. MAH-70919

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Summary

Sarah Polk's lace fan for display in the "First Ladies Jewelry and Accessories" inaugural exhibition at National Museum of History and Technology, now known as the National Museum of American History, which featured objects not ordinarily on display to the public.

Subject

  • Polk, Sarah Childress 1803-1891
  • Smithsonian Institution Office of Public Affairs
  • National Museum of History and Technology
  • National Museum of History and Technology Division of Political History

Notes

  • Original film available in SIA Acc. 11-006.
  • Featured in the "Torch," January 1977.

Cite as

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 371, Box 02, Folder: January 1977, Image No. MAH-70919

Repository Loc.

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

Date

1977

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

  • Lace and lace making
  • Fans (Accessories)
  • Presidents' spouses
  • First ladies

Form/Genre

Black-and-white photographs

Local number

SIA RU000371 [MAH-70919]

Physical description

Gelatin silver prints; 8 x 10;

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