Materials found behind dioramas in the Akeley Hall of African Mammals (2 of 3), circa 1937-1942
Item — Box: 2
Identifier: Mem_inv_880
Scope and Contents
Two cans found behind the Upper Nile River diorama, in the Akeley Hall of African Mammals, that were used during their preparation and, most likely, upkeeping possibly between 1937 and 1942. One of them is a Best-Test Paper Cement can, made by Union Rubber and Asbestos Co., and the other is a can of Clover Brand’s rectified turpentine produced by Schneider and Co., Inc.
Dates
- Usage: circa 1937-1942
Extent
1 Box
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Location
5-120 F-4
Physical Description
Tinplated cans
Dimensions
Box: 12.4 (depth) x 8 (width) x 5.6 (height) inches
Creator
- From the Collection: Department of Exhibition (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library Repository
Contact:
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park West
New York NY 10024 USA
(212) 769-5420
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American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park West
New York NY 10024 USA
(212) 769-5420
[email protected]
