Smithsonian Treasures of American History

Kathleen M. Kendrick (Kathleen M. Kendrick), Peter Liebhold

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Smithsonian Books
19 April 2016

History; Zoos & wildlife parks

"The National Museum of American History--our country's largest history

museum and one of the Smithsonian's most visited--preserves three

million objects that capture the American story. From this vast

collection, curators have handpicked more than 150 of the Museum's most

valued and amazing treasures--from the hat Lincoln wore the night he was

assassinated to Jacqueline Kennedy's inaugural gown and Dorothy's ruby

slippers; from Alexander Graham Bell's telephone to Edison's light bulb

and Albert Einstein's pipe; from an early box of Crayolas to one of the

oldest pairs of Levi's. Four separate sections devoted to ""Creativity

and Innovation,"" ""American Biography,"" ""National Challenges,"" and

""American Identity"" reveal fascinating juxtapositions and startling

connections on every page. This visual cornucopia of the material

culture of American history reveals the familiar, the famous, and the

unexpected at every turn."

By: Kathleen M. Kendrick (Kathleen M. Kendrick), Peter Liebhold
Imprint: Smithsonian Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 227g
ISBN: 9781588345837
ISBN 10: 1588345831
Pages: 120
Publication Date: 19 April 2016
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Kathleen M. Kendrick and Peter C. Liebhold are curators at the National Museum of American History.