Creator:

Farrar, Richard  Search this

Subject:

Smithsonian Institution Office of Printing and Photographic Services  Search this

Arts and Industries Building (Washington, D.C.)  Search this

National Air and Space Museum  Search this

Physical description:

35mm;

Type:

Black-and-white negatives

Date:

1975

August 13, 1975

Notes:

Digital contact sheet available.

National Air and Space Museum was housed in the Arts and Industries Building until 1975 when it moved to its own building which opened in 1976.

Summary:

Empty display cases in National Air and Space Museum (NASM) shop during renovation of building; Preparation of Apollo Lunar Module and 1909 Wright Military Flyer for removal from the North Hall; The large tile panel "Fire and Water" representing the rise and progress of the ceramic arts originally from the Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia in 1876 can be seen in the background. It was installed in the building after the exhibits came from Philadelphia and was used again in the "1876: A Centennial Exhibition."

Cite as:

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Acc. 11-009, Image No. 75-11093

Repository Loc.:

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

Topic:

Buildings--Repair and reconstruction  Search this

Museum stores  Search this

Local number:

SIA Acc. 11-009 [75-11093]

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

Data Source:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_arc_398149