Basement of United States National Museum (National Museum of Natural History), 1908

ID: 21675 or MAH-21675

Creator: Unknown

Form/Genre: Photographic print

Date: 1908

Citation: Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 79, Box 9, Folder: 4

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Summary

Basement of the United States National Museum, now the National Museum of Natural History, with its brick columns, is filled with construction material. Stonework for the exterior is lined up on the floor; and scattered about are workers' personal belongings, including shoes, coats, and a coffee cup. Photo was taken November 28, 1908.

Subject

  • National Museum of Natural History (U.S.)
  • United States National Museum

Category

Historic Images of the Smithsonian

Notes

There are several similar photos at this location. Some are almost identical to this picture, only from different perspectives.

Contained within

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 79, Box 9, Folder: 4

Contact information

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

Date

1908

Restrictions & Rights

No restrictions

Topic

  • Construction
  • Personal paraphernalia
  • Building materials
  • Bricks
  • Clothing and dress
  • Basements
  • Stone

Form/Genre

  • Photographic print
  • Interior

ID Number

21675 or MAH-21675

Physical description

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

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