Hall of Gems, National Museum of Natural History, 1958

ID: MNH-058 or MNH058

Creator: Unknown

Form/Genre: Photographic print

Date: 1958

Citation: Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 95, Box 44, Folder: 16

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Summary

"From Natures Laboratory" exhibit case in the National Museum of Natural History's Hall of Gems and Minerals. The case shows several mineral specimens and discusses how minerals are formed. This is part of the Exhibits Modernization Program.

Subject

  • National Museum of Natural History (U.S.)
  • Hall of Gems and Minerals (Exhibition) (1958: United States National Museum)
  • National Museum of Natural History (U.S.) Dept. of Mineral Sciences
  • Exhibits Modernization Program United States National Museum

Category

Historic Images of the Smithsonian

Contained within

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 95, Box 44, Folder: 16

Contact information

Institutional History Division, Smithsonian Institution Archives, 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20024-2520, SIHistory@si.edu

Date

1958

Restrictions & Rights

No restrictions

Topic

  • Gems
  • Mineralogy
  • Exhibitions

Form/Genre

  • Photographic print
  • Exhibit

ID Number

MNH-058 or MNH058

Physical description

Color: Black and White; Size: 10w x 8h; Type of Image: Exhibit; Medium: Photographic print

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