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Unapologetically Maya: Ubaldo Sánchez’s Ephemeral Alfombras

Creator:
Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage  Search this
Type:
Blog posts
Smithsonian staff publications
Blog posts
Published Date:
Fri, 11 Aug 2023 19:24:00 GMT
Topic:
Cultural property  Search this
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Festival Blog
Data Source:
Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:posts_a0656c2bd5129c1cf2ad97ee4c062f21

Fotos y Recuerdos from the Tree of Life & Ceramics Workshop with Verónica Castillo

Creator:
Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage  Search this
Type:
Blog posts
Smithsonian staff publications
Blog posts
Published Date:
Wed, 20 Dec 2023 01:37:00 GMT
Topic:
Cultural property  Search this
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Festival Blog
Data Source:
Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
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edanmdm:posts_35407545ca27c8d59ce40495b717c6b4

Frame for Homer's Early Evening

Medium:
Gilded wood
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 116.6 x 132.7 x 11.8 cm (45 7/8 x 52 1/4 x 4 5/8 in)
Type:
Frame
Origin:
New York, United States
Date:
1907-1908
Topic:
gilding  Search this
flower  Search this
United States  Search this
American Art  Search this
Charles Lang Freer collection  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Charles Lang Freer
Accession Number:
F1908.14b
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Collection
Data Source:
Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ye329b57803-51f6-441d-979f-42a58a62088f
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:fsg_F1908.14b

Ping pen feng hua Ming Qing hua qi te zhan = The enchanting splendor of vases and planters : a special exhibition of flower vessels from the Ming and Qing dynasties zhu bian Chen Yuxiu

Title:
瓶盆風華 : 明清花器特展 = The enchanting splendor of vases and planters : a special exhibition of flower vessels from the Ming and Qing dynasties / 主編陳玉秀
Ming Qing hua qi te zhan
瓶盆風華 : 明清花器特展 = The enchanting splendor of vases and planters : a special exhibition of flower vessels from the Ming and Qing dynasties / 主編陳玉秀
Special exhibition of flower vessels from the Ming and Qing dynasties
Enchanting splendor of vases and planters a special exhibition of flower vessels from the Ming and Qing dynasties
Editor:
Chen, Yuxiu  Search this
Subject:
Guo li gu gong bo wu yuan  Search this
Physical description:
296 pages color illustrations 30 cm
Type:
Exhibitions
Expositions
Tu ji
Exhibition catalogs
Place:
Zhong guo
Date:
2014
Ming-Qing dynasties, 1368-1912
1368-1912 (Dynasties des Ming et des Qing)
Ming qing shi dai
Topic:
Porcelain, Chinese  Search this
Vases, Chinese  Search this
Porcelaine chinoise  Search this
Porcelain, Chinese--Ming-Qing dynasties  Search this
Gu dai tao ci--Jian shang  Search this
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_1052882

Walasse Ting the flower thief edited by Éric Lefebvre and Mael Bellec

Title:
Flower thief
Editor:
Bellec, Mael  Search this
Lefebvre, Éric 1975-  Search this
Author:
Musée Cernuschi  Search this
Subject:
Ting, Walasse  Search this
Ting, Walasse Criticism and interpretation  Search this
Physical description:
219 pages illustrations (some color), portraits 31 cm
Type:
Books
Exhibitions
Catalogues d'exposition
Criticism, interpretation, etc
Exhibition catalogs
Date:
2017
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_1081001

La Llorona Desperately Seeking Coyolxauhqui

Artist:
Alma Lopez, born Los Mochis, Mexico 1966  Search this
Medium:
screenprint on paper
Dimensions:
sheet: 29 in. × 22 1/8 in. (73.7 × 56.2 cm) image: 22 × 16 in. (55.9 × 40.6 cm)
Type:
Graphic Arts-Print
Date:
2003
Topic:
Figure female  Search this
Object\flower\rose  Search this
Latinx  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase
Copyright:
© 2003, Alma Lopez
Object number:
2020.48.3
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Smithsonian American Art Museum Collection
Department:
Graphic Arts
Data Source:
Smithsonian American Art Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk7dbb3da87-d001-4d5c-9afe-95dbae57d9e3
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:saam_2020.48.3

Josephine Baker

Artist:
Stanislaw Julian Ignacy Ostroróg, known as Walery, 1863 - 1935  Search this
Sitter:
Josephine Baker, 3 Jun 1906 - 12 Apr 1975  Search this
Medium:
Gelatin silver print
Dimensions:
Image: 22.2 × 16.2 cm (8 3/4 × 6 3/8")
Sheet: 23.2 × 17.9 cm (9 1/8 × 7 1/16")
Mount: 32 × 23.9 cm (12 5/8 × 9 7/16")
Mat (Verified): 55.9 × 40.6 cm (22 × 16")
Type:
Photograph
Place:
France\Île-de-France\Ville de Paris, Départment de\Paris
Date:
1926
Topic:
Costume\Dress Accessory\Flower  Search this
Interior\Performing Arts\Theatrical\Stage  Search this
Costume\Jewelry\Bracelet  Search this
Home Furnishings\Mirror  Search this
Josephine Baker: Female  Search this
Josephine Baker: Performing Arts\Performer\Musician\Singer  Search this
Josephine Baker: Performing Arts\Performer\Actor\Movie actor  Search this
Josephine Baker: Performing Arts\Performer\Dancer  Search this
Josephine Baker: Legion of Honor  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
Object number:
NPG.95.105
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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National Portrait Gallery Collection
Location:
Currently not on view
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4d6382805-215f-4cc4-8877-2da3de37e358
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.95.105

Bulbophyllum lepidum

Life Form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics:
Inflorescence is 6-9" (15.25-22.7 cm) long, shiny and purple, with 11-13 flowers. Flowers are 1" (2.5 cm) across.
Range:
Indo-China to Hainan and W and C Malesia
Habitat:
Semi-deciduous and evergreen forests; 985-3600ft (300-1100m)
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
Living Collections  Search this
Common Name:
Fan of Venus Bulbophyllum
The Beautiful Bulbophyllum
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Epidendroideae
Genus:
Bulbophyllum
Species:
lepidum
Accession Number:
2008-1093A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
See more items in:
Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax741dbd47f-ccde-4fc1-b65b-488a6abee29e
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2008-1093A
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Bulbophyllum lepidum

Life Form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics:
Inflorescence is 6-9" (15.25-22.7 cm) long, shiny and purple, with 11-13 flowers. Flowers are 1" (2.5 cm) across.
Range:
Indo-China to Hainan and W and C Malesia
Habitat:
Semi-deciduous and evergreen forests; 985-3600ft (300-1100m)
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
Living Collections  Search this
Common Name:
Fan of Venus Bulbophyllum
The Beautiful Bulbophyllum
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Epidendroideae
Genus:
Bulbophyllum
Species:
lepidum
Accession Number:
2011-2497B
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
See more items in:
Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax74215ff02-031a-4b6e-9cd5-153b0ce5d763
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2011-2497B
Online Media:

Bulbophyllum lepidum

Life Form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics:
Inflorescence is 6-9" (15.25-22.7 cm) long, shiny and purple, with 11-13 flowers. Flowers are 1" (2.5 cm) across.
Range:
Indo-China to Hainan and W and C Malesia
Habitat:
Semi-deciduous and evergreen forests; 985-3600ft (300-1100m)
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
Living Collections  Search this
Common Name:
Fan of Venus Bulbophyllum
The Beautiful Bulbophyllum
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Epidendroideae
Genus:
Bulbophyllum
Species:
lepidum
Accession Number:
2012-0806A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
See more items in:
Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7597cb55f-95ef-4f82-b892-e8b1d244ca71
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2012-0806A
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Brassavola tuberculata

Life Form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics:
Flower is 2.4" across.
Fragrance:
Gardenia (at night)
Range:
Bolivia to Paraguay, E to S Brazil
Habitat:
Cool mountains to hot, low savannahs
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
Living Collections  Search this
Common Name:
Rough Brassavola
The Revolute Epidendrum
Tuberculated Brassavola
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Epidendroideae
Genus:
Brassavola
Species:
tuberculata
Accession Number:
2014-0961A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
See more items in:
Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7e03fcf8b-9909-4a7c-9e3b-9a347cd21d36
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2014-0961A
Online Media:

Bulbophyllum lepidum

Life Form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics:
Inflorescence is 6-9" (15.25-22.7 cm) long, shiny and purple, with 11-13 flowers. Flowers are 1" (2.5 cm) across.
Range:
Indo-China to Hainan and W and C Malesia
Habitat:
Semi-deciduous and evergreen forests; 985-3600ft (300-1100m)
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
Living Collections  Search this
Common Name:
Fan of Venus Bulbophyllum
The Beautiful Bulbophyllum
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Epidendroideae
Genus:
Bulbophyllum
Species:
lepidum
Accession Number:
2014-0999A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
See more items in:
Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax771ade089-d9f8-471c-82d2-1eb658729039
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2014-0999A
Online Media:

× Oncidopsis Celtic Sun 'Maya'

Life Form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics:
White to yellow flowers have a white lip with orange and red accents.
Range:
hybrid
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
Living Collections  Search this
Common Name:
Oncidopsis clonal hybrid
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Genus:
× oncidopsis
Accession Number:
2017-0593A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
See more items in:
Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7d14f64dc-ed0d-4d57-83c9-12c3326259f3
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2017-0593A
Online Media:

× Oncidopsis Celtic Sun 'Maya'

Life Form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics:
Yellow flowers have a white lip and last about a month
Range:
hybrid
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
Living Collections  Search this
Common Name:
Oncidopsis clonal hybrid
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Genus:
× oncidopsis
Accession Number:
2018-0803A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
See more items in:
Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax73b87062a-1b0d-44f9-9739-ea481a66738b
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2018-0803A
Online Media:

Brassavola tuberculata

Life Form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics:
Inflorescence is shorter than the leaves and has up to 6 flowers. Flowers are 2.5-3" across.
Fragrance:
Gardenia (at night)
Range:
Bolivia to Paraguay, E to S Brazil
Habitat:
Cool mountains to hot, low savannahs
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
Living Collections  Search this
Common Name:
Rough Brassavola
The Revolute Epidendrum
Tuberculated Brassavola
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Epidendroideae
Genus:
Brassavola
Species:
tuberculata
Accession Number:
2022-0094A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
See more items in:
Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7e0bc7a86-06c6-4390-91f0-348232301f38
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2022-0094A
Online Media:

Brassavola tuberculata

Life Form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics:
Flower is 2.4" across.
Fragrance:
Gardenia (at night)
Range:
Bolivia to Paraguay, E to S Brazil
Habitat:
Cool mountains to hot, low savannahs
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
Living Collections  Search this
Common Name:
Rough Brassavola
The Revolute Epidendrum
Tuberculated Brassavola
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Epidendroideae
Genus:
Brassavola
Species:
tuberculata
Accession Number:
2022-0185A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
See more items in:
Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax787efaf0e-d72c-4426-aa21-8c446c38ffa0
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2022-0185A

Brassavola tuberculata

Life Form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics:
Flower is 2.4" across.
Fragrance:
Gardenia (at night)
Range:
Bolivia to Paraguay, E to S Brazil
Habitat:
Cool mountains to hot, low savannahs
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
Living Collections  Search this
Common Name:
Rough Brassavola
The Revolute Epidendrum
Tuberculated Brassavola
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Epidendroideae
Genus:
Brassavola
Species:
tuberculata
Accession Number:
2022-0186A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
See more items in:
Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7643c4f8e-7a3a-4f77-a5ac-86a45a94a81f
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2022-0186A

Camellia sinensis var. sinensis

Life Form:
Evergreen shrub/sub-shrub
Bloom Characteristics:
White flowers have 7-8 petals and yellow stamens. Flowers are 1-3" (2.5-7.6 cm) across.
Foliage Characteristics:
Simple, alternate, elliptic, glossy green leaves have serrate margines. Leaves are 2-3" (5-7.6 cm) long.
Plant Size:
6-15' tall x 4-8' wide (1.8-4.6 x 1.2-2.4 meters)
Range:
S China
Habitat:
Subtropical
Topic:
Display Gardens  Search this
Living Collections  Search this
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Asteranae
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Theaceae
Genus:
Camellia
Species:
sinensis
Accession Number:
2022-0555A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Smithsonian Gardens Display Collection
On Display:
Enid A. Haupt Garden
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax76d52dedc-d64d-4554-81d2-05493bc5a5b6
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2022-0555A

1 Yen, The Bank of Chosen, Korea, 1911

Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 6.8 cm x 12.75 cm; 2 11/16 in x 5 1/32 in
Object Name:
note
Place made:
Korea
Date made:
1911
Credit Line:
Mr. and Mrs. Mortimer L. Neinken
ID Number:
NU.66.28090
Accession number:
269132
Catalog number:
66.28090
Serial number:
889301
See more items in:
Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection
NNC Korean Banknotes
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng4805047ac-f107-4178-8740-773a50f1901b
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_2007489
Online Media:

1 Yen, The Bank of Chosen, Korea, 1911

Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 7 cm x 12.9 cm; 2 3/4 in x 5 3/32 in
Object Name:
note
Place made:
Korea
Date made:
1911
Credit Line:
Mr. and Mrs. Mortimer L. Neinken
ID Number:
NU.66.28092
Accession number:
269132
Catalog number:
66.28092
Serial number:
817573
See more items in:
Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection
NNC Korean Banknotes
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng4a302483a-ee80-419b-9cd2-5e0086d973ed
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_2007491
Online Media:

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