Columbia Protecting Science and Industry Statue Sits atop U.S. National Museum (A&I)
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Form/Genre: Photographic print
Date: c. 1960
Citation: Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 95, Box 32, Folder: 13
Allegorical group of statuary representing "Columbia Protecting Science and Industry" was placed above the north entrance to the United States National Museum (now the Arts and Industries Building.) "Columbia" is in the center. "Science," on the left, is depicted reading a book with the owl of wisdom at her feet. "Industry," seated to the right, holds a hammer and surveying instrument. The statue was done by New York sculptor Casper Burberl.
Historic Images of the Smithsonian
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 95, Box 32, Folder: 13
Institutional History Division, Smithsonian Institution Archives, 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20024-2520, SIHistory@si.edu
c. 1960
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MAH66047
Color: Black and White; Size: 8w x 10h; Type of Image: Statue; Medium: Photographic print