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Specific picture descriptions: Photos above with "i" icons next to the bracketed sequence numbers (e.g. "[1] ") are described as follows:
1. SICASC_190507_010.JPG: Cesar Cesar's Thumb, 1965
2. SICASC_190507_013.JPG: Henry Moore Seated Woman in a Char, 1956
3. SICASC_190507_023.JPG: In 1888, a mongrel pup was taken in by postal clerks in Albany, NY. Named Owney, the dog followed the mailbags onto the trains becoming the railway clerks' mascot and good luck charm. They marked his travels by placing medals and tags on his collar.
4. SICASC_190507_029.JPG: Glass mailbox, 1920-1940 Homeowners could see if there was mail in the box without lifting the lid; unfortunately, so could thieves.
5. SICASC_190507_045.JPG: Odometer used to measure Rural Free Delivery routes in the early 20th century
6. SICASC_190507_051.JPG: Mail and female dies for uniform buttons, c 1920
7. SICASC_190507_054.JPG: Dining Service from the Air France "Concorde" Designed by Raymond Loewy
8. SICASC_190507_061.JPG: Picture frame with picture of Hector Guimard, architect Designed by Hector Guimard France, 1907
9. SICASC_190507_067.JPG: Doorplate from the Guaranty Building, Buffalo, New York Designed by Louis Henry Sullivan, c 1895
10. SICASC_190507_070.JPG: Door Senufo peoples Ivory Coast, early 20th century Important Senufo commissioned carved doors as status symbols. The motifs refer to complex, specialized knowledge. This door was displayed in the pivotal 1935 exhibition of African art at the Museum of Modern Art.
11. SICASC_190507_073.JPG: Earrings, c 1990 worn by Lena Horne designed by Deanna Hamro
12. SICASC_190507_077.JPG: Lena Horse Backstage at the Chez Paree, May 1947
13. SICASC_190507_084.JPG: Pullman Porters From the 1870s to the 1960s, thousands of African American men worked as porters for the Pullman Company, manufacturer of railroad sleeper cars. With the wages and tips they earned tending to passengers, Pullman porters were able to provide a better life for their families. They also served as a vital network of information for African Americans traveling north during the Great Migration.
14. SICASC_190507_097.JPG: Corporal Lawrence McVey, c 1918 McVey's sharpshooter badge, c 1941 Lawrence McVey (1897-1968) served with Company D, 369th Regiment, known as the "Harlem Hellfighters," the celebrated African American regiment of World War I. McVey's military honors include the Purple Heart and the French Croix de Guerre.
15. SICASC_190507_128.JPG: The Smithsonian Institution America's Treasure Chest Welcome to the Smithsonian Castle! Like all good castles it has many surprises, some right in this gallery. Here, you'll see a tantalizing sample of the breadth and depth of the Smithsonian's vast collections. Art, aardvarks, pandas, presidents, the planets, rockets, moon rocks, gems, bugs, biodiversity -- the Smithsonian has it all. We offer a wealth of inspiring, engaging experiences for learners of all ages and interests. The Smithsonian was founded in 1846 with the mission, "the increase and diffusion of knowledge." Our scientists, historians, researchers, educators, and other experts are constantly making new discoveries in many areas. So, start your journey of discovery here and then expand it to our many museums in the nation's capital. Extend your Washington stay with a visit to our website at www.si.edu and look for one of our many traveling exhibitions coming to your hometown.
16. SICASC_190507_130.JPG: Guanacaste-Nicoya incense burner with crocodile effigy, AD 400-1350 Ometepe Island, Lake Nicaragua, Nicaragua
17. SICASC_190507_133.JPG: Horace Pippin, 1946 Thomas Bostelle Born in 1888, Horace Pippin, the son of a domestic servant, showed an early talent for drawing but had little hope of an artistic career. Wounded in World War I, Pippin sought to rehabilitate himself, both physically and psychologically, through art. Although his early paintings depicted his wartime experiences, he soon began his lifelong attempt to document the entirety of African American history. In the 1930s, with regionalism and folk art in cultural vogue, the self-taught Pippin soon attracted critical attention and acclaim as a naive or "primitive" talent.
18. SICASC_190507_139.JPG: Giant bird-eating tarantula (Theraphosa blondi) Natural range: Northern South America This specimen was captive bred in the US and spent many years in the Insect Zoo.
19. SICASC_190507_150.JPG: Paul Manship Patriotism, 1955
20. SICASC_190507_153.JPG: Paul Manship Orpheus, 1954
21. SICASC_190507_160.JPG: Atlantic cable souvenir and certificate by Tiffany 1858 The first submarine cable connecting Europe to North America was celebrated throughout the United States. Pieces of leftover cable were sold as souvenirs for 50 cents. The cable itself failed within a few days.
22. SICASC_190507_166.JPG: Edison lamp with bamboo filament about 1882 The design and materials of this early electric lamp, practical for home and office use, reflect early lessons learned as the invention moved into commercial production.
23. SICASC_190507_170.JPG: Browni YTR-603 transistor radio 1961 Invented in 1949 to replace vacuum tubes, transistors were used to miniaturize many electronic devices, such as this radio, considered "very stylish" for its time.
24. SICASC_190507_176.JPG: Gibson electric guitar 1984 Shunned as a novelty in the 1930s and reinvented in the 50s, the electric guitar has become an American classic. This model, by the Gibson Company, was introduced in 1952 and designed in cooperation with guitarist and innovator Les Paul.
25. SICASC_190507_181.JPG: Cuff checklist with instructions for operating the M-509 maneuvering unit Skylab 3, 1973 An astronaut attached this notebook to his wrist with velcro for extra-vehicular activities.
26. SICASC_190507_186.JPG: Dollar bill Apollo 15, July 1971 This dollar bill was signed by the Apollo 15 astronauts and carried with them aboard the spacecraft Endeavor.
27. SICASC_190507_190.JPG: Insulation tile from space shuttle Columbia 1981 These heat shields and insulation tile protected the reentry vehicles and astronauts inside from the searing heat (up to 1260 degrees C or 2300 degrees F) of reentering the earth's atmosphere. The heat shields used during the Gemini missions were meant to be used only once -- note the charring on the used shield. The tiles on space shuttles are designed to be used on multiple missions.
28. SICASC_190507_195.JPG: Heat shields, before and after use Gemini, 1965-66
29. SICASC_190507_201.JPG: Fragment of the Wright brothers' hangar 1903 This piece of wood is from the hangar constructed in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, to house the world's first airplane during its assembly and testing.
30. SICASC_190507_206.JPG: Fragments of the Airship Hindenburg 1937 Built by the German Zeppelin Company and billed as the largest and safest airship yet constructed, the Hindenburg began regular passenger service across the North Atlantic in 1936. Filled with hydrogen, it burst into flame and was destroyed on May 6, 1937. This disaster, claiming 35 lives, marked the end of the era of the giant rigid airships.
31. SICASC_190507_210.JPG: Bowl: "Defiance of Direction" Designed by Boris Bally USA, 1997
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