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Digitized library materials and select archival materials, such as field books, from the Smithsonian Libraries and Archives (SLA) are available in this Internet Archive smithsonian_books collection.

Digitized library materials are also available in SLA's Digital Library and its corresponding Internet Archive smithsonian collection, which generally excludes natural history subject areas. SLA's digitized natural history library and archival materials can be found in the Biodiversity Heritage Library (BHL) and in the equivalent Internet Archive biodiversity collection.
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Notes on some of the birds of Oyster Bay, Long Island
Notes on some of the birds of Oyster Bay, Long Island
by Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
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1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 25 cm., bound to 30 cm
Topic: Birds -- New York (State) -- Oyster Bay
Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library
Hamonshū
Hamonshū
by Mori, Yūzan, -1917
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Title from daisen on cover
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Topics: Decoration and ornament, Themes, motives, Waves in art
Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library
The grammar of ornament
The grammar of ornament
by Jones, Owen, 1809-1874; Bedford, Francis, 1816-1894; Waring, J. B. (John Burley), 1823-1875; Westwood, J. O. (John Obadiah), 1805-1893; Wyatt, M. Digby (Matthew Digby), Sir, 1820-1877; Sky Meadow Bindery, binder. DSI
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statement of responsibility: by Owen Jones; illustrated by examples from various styles of ornament. One hundred folio plates, drawn on stone by F. Bedford, and printed in colours by Day and Son
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Topics: Decoration and ornament, Design
Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library
Shin-bijutsukai
Shin-bijutsukai
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Description based on surrogate of: 1901 (monthly issues bound together subsequent to publication)
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Topics: Decoration and ornament, Artists, Decoration and ornament -- Japan -- Periodicals, Artists -- Japan...
Biodiversity Heritage Library
Smithsonian miscellaneous collections
Smithsonian miscellaneous collections
by Smithsonian Institution
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GeoRef
Topic: Science
Biodiversity Heritage Library
An essay towards a natural history of serpents : in two parts ... : illustrated with copper-plates, engraved by the best hands : the whole intermix'd with variety of entertaining digressions, philosophical and historical
An essay towards a natural history of serpents : in two parts ... : illustrated with copper-plates, engraved by the best hands : the whole intermix'd with variety of entertaining digressions, philosophical and historical
by Owen, Charles, d. 1746
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Woodcut head- and tail-pieces, initials
Topics: Serpents, Serpent worship
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Hamonshū
Hamonshū
by Mori, Yūzan, -1917
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Title from daisen on cover
Topics: Decoration and ornament, Themes, motives, Waves in art
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America : being the latest, and most accurate description of the New World : containing the original of the inhabitants, and the remarkable voyages thither : the conquest of the vast empires of Mexico and Peru, and other large provinces and territories, with the several European plantations in those parts : also their cities, fortresses, towns, temples, mountains, and rivers : their habits, customs, manners, and religions : their plants, beasts, birds, and serpents : with an appendix containing, besides several other considerable additions, a brief survey of what hath been discover'd of the unknown south-land and the Arctick region
America : being the latest, and most accurate description of the New World : containing the original of the inhabitants, and the remarkable voyages thither : the conquest of the vast empires of Mexico and Peru, and other large provinces and territories, with the several European plantations in those parts : also their cities, fortresses, towns, temples, mountains, and rivers : their habits, customs, manners, and religions : their plants, beasts, birds, and serpents : with an appendix containing, besides several other considerable additions, a brief survey of what hath been discover'd of the unknown south-land and the Arctick region
by Ogilby, John, 1600-1676; Montanus, Arnoldus, 1625?-1683
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statement of responsibility: collected from most authentick authors, augmented with later observations, and adorn'd with maps and sculptures by John Ogilby
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The Jahangirnama : memoirs of Jahangir, Emperor of India
The Jahangirnama : memoirs of Jahangir, Emperor of India
by Jahangir, Emperor of Hindustan, 1569-1627; Thackston, W. M. (Wheeler McIntosh), 1944-
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 480-482) and index
Topic: Jahangir, Emperor of Hindustan, 1569-1627
Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library
Handbook of marks on pottery & porcelain
Handbook of marks on pottery & porcelain
by Burton, William, 1863-; Hobson, R. L. (Robert Lockhart), 1872-1941
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"Works of reference consulted": p. [xii]
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Topic: Pottery
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Hamonshū
Hamonshū
by Mori, Yūzan, -1917
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Title from daisen on cover
Topics: Decoration and ornament, Themes, motives, Waves in art
Biodiversity Heritage Library
Die ausländischen Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach der Natur
Die ausländischen Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach der Natur
by Esper, Eugen Johann Christoph, 1742-1810; Charpentier, Toussaint von, 1779-1847; Bock, Johann Carl, b. 1757, engraver; Leitner, Johann, engraver; Volkart, J. F., engraver; Schaus, William, 1859- , former owner. DSI
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First published in Erlangen [1785]-1801
Topics: Butterflies, Lepidoptera
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Embroidery hints: Fall and Winter 1910
Embroidery hints: Fall and Winter 1910
by New York Embroidery House
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Cover title
Topic: Embroidery
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Narrative of a journey to Musardu, the capital of the western Mandingoes
Narrative of a journey to Musardu, the capital of the western Mandingoes
by Anderson, Benjamin J. K., b. 1834; Blyden, Edward Wilmot, 1832-1912
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118 p. 19 cm
Topic: Liberia -- Description and travel
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The summer birds of the Adirondacks in Franklin County, N.Y.
The summer birds of the Adirondacks in Franklin County, N.Y.
by Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919; Minot, H. D. (Henry Davis), 1859-1890; Tucker, Marcia Brady, former owner. DSI
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statement of responsibility: by Theodore Roosevelt, Jr. and H.D. Minot
Topics: Bird populations, Birds
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An embroidery pattern book
An embroidery pattern book
by Waring, Mary E
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viii, 171 p. : 22 cm
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Topic: Embroidery
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The Decorator's assistant
The Decorator's assistant
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Volume title pages, -v. 3, The decorator's assistant and weekly record of painting, sculpture, popular science &ct.; v. 4-5, The decorator's assistant
Topics: Design, Decoration and ornament, Art
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The Art of knitting
The Art of knitting
by Butterick Publishing Company
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154 p. : 28 cm
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Topic: Knitting
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Shin-bijutsukai
Shin-bijutsukai
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Description based on surrogate of: 1901 (monthly issues bound together subsequent to publication)
Topics: Decoration and ornament, Artists, Decoration and ornament -- Japan -- Periodicals, Artists -- Japan...
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The Decorator's assistant
The Decorator's assistant
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Volume title pages, -v. 3, The decorator's assistant and weekly record of painting, sculpture, popular science &ct.; v. 4-5, The decorator's assistant
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Topics: Design, Decoration and ornament, Art
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La plante et ses applications ornementales
La plante et ses applications ornementales
by Grasset, Eugène, 1841-1917; Verneuil, M. P. (Maurice Pillard), 1869-1942, ill
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statement of responsibility: sous la direction de M. Eugène Grasset
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Topics: Decoration and ornament, Flowers in art
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The Decorator's assistant
The Decorator's assistant
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Volume title pages, -v. 3, The decorator's assistant and weekly record of painting, sculpture, popular science &ct.; v. 4-5, The decorator's assistant
Topics: Design, Decoration and ornament, Art
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A list of early American silversmiths and their marks
A list of early American silversmiths and their marks
by French, Hollis, 1868-1940; Walpole Society (U.S.)
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At head of title: The Walpole society
Topics: Silverwork, Hallmarks
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Nigerian artists : a who's who and bibliography
Nigerian artists : a who's who and bibliography
by Kelly, Bernice M; Stanley, Janet L; Smithsonian Institution. Libraries. National Museum of African Art Branch
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Includes indexes
Topics: Artists, Art, Nigerian
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Examples of English medieval foliage and coloured decoration, taken from buildings of the twelfth to the fifteenth century: with descriptive letterpress
Examples of English medieval foliage and coloured decoration, taken from buildings of the twelfth to the fifteenth century: with descriptive letterpress
by Colling, James Kellaway
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vii, 72 p. 32 cm
Topics: Decoration and ornament, Church decoration and ornament, Decoration and ornament, Medieval,...
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Le style Louis XV
Le style Louis XV
by Jessen, Peter, 1858-1926
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[10] p. 34 cm
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Hobbs's architecture: containing designs and ground plans for villas, cottages and other edifices, both suburban and rural, adapted to the United States. With rules for criticism, and introduction
Hobbs's architecture: containing designs and ground plans for villas, cottages and other edifices, both suburban and rural, adapted to the United States. With rules for criticism, and introduction
by Hobbs, Isaac H., and son, Philadelphia
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xii, [9]-265 p. incl. front., illus., plates, plans. 24 cm
Topic: Architecture, Domestic
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American Indian painters; a biographical directory
American Indian painters; a biographical directory
by King, Jeanne Snodgrass, 1927-
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 264-269)
Topics: Indians of North America, Indian art
Biodiversity Heritage Library
Bulletin of the American Iris Society
Bulletin of the American Iris Society
by American Iris Society; Sturtevant, Robert S
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Place of publication varies
Topic: Irises (Plants)
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English and Muskokee dictionary. : Collected from various sources and rev.
English and Muskokee dictionary. : Collected from various sources and rev.
by Loughridge, R. M. (Robert McGill), 1809-1900
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236 p. : 20 cm
Topics: English language -- Dictionaries -- Creek, Creek language -- Dictionaries -- English
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O le tusi paia o le Feagaiga Tuai ma le Feagaiga Fou lea, ua faasamoaina
O le tusi paia o le Feagaiga Tuai ma le Feagaiga Fou lea, ua faasamoaina
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2 p. l., 1113, [1] p. 23 cm
Topic: Bible. Samoan. 1872
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Modern cabinetwork, furniture & fitments; an account of the theory & practice in the production of all kinds of cabinetwork & furniture, with chapters on the growth and progress of design and construction;
Modern cabinetwork, furniture & fitments; an account of the theory & practice in the production of all kinds of cabinetwork & furniture, with chapters on the growth and progress of design and construction;
by Wells, Percy A; Hooper, John
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Part of the plates printed on both sides
Topics: Cabinetwork, Furniture
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Japanese marks and seals
Japanese marks and seals
by Bowes, James Lord, 1834-1899
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3 p., l., [v]-ix, [2] p., 1 l., 379 p. 29 cm
Topics: Pottery, Pottery, Japanese
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The signs and symbols of primordial man; being an explanation of the evolution of religious doctrines from the eschatology of the ancient Egyptians
The signs and symbols of primordial man; being an explanation of the evolution of religious doctrines from the eschatology of the ancient Egyptians
by Churchward, Albert
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xxiii, 449, [1] p. 26 cm
Topics: Freemasons, Symbolism, Eschatology, Religion
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Astronomia nova aitiologetos [romanized] : sev physica coelestis, tradita commentariis de motibvs stellæ Martis, ex observationibus G. V. Tychonis Brahe ; jussu & sumptibus Rvdolphi II ... plurimum annorum pertinaci studio elaborata Pragæ ...
Astronomia nova aitiologetos [romanized] : sev physica coelestis, tradita commentariis de motibvs stellæ Martis, ex observationibus G. V. Tychonis Brahe ; jussu & sumptibus Rvdolphi II ... plurimum annorum pertinaci studio elaborata Pragæ ...
by Kepler, Johannes, 1571-1630; Brahe, Tycho, 1546-1601; Rudolph II, emperor of Germany, 1552-1612; Bute, John Stuart, Earl of, 1713-1792, former owner. DSI; Burndy Library, donor. DSI
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Caspar. M. Bibl. Kepleriana
Topics: Astronomy, Planetary theory
Biodiversity Heritage Library
American homes and gardens
American homes and gardens
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extracted picklist
Topics: Architecture, Domestic, Landscape gardening
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Dictionnaire des marques et monogrammes des faiences, poteries, grès, terre de pipe, terre cuite, porcelaines, etc. : anciennes et modernes ...
Dictionnaire des marques et monogrammes des faiences, poteries, grès, terre de pipe, terre cuite, porcelaines, etc. : anciennes et modernes ...
by Ris-Paquot, 1835-
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Includes index
Topics: Pottery, Porcelain, Monograms
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A companion to Manual of illumination : containing borders, capitals, texts, and detail finishings, & c
A companion to Manual of illumination : containing borders, capitals, texts, and detail finishings, & c
by Laing, J. J; Bradley, John William, 1830-1916. Manual of illuminations
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16th thousand
Topic: Illumination of books and manuscripts
Biodiversity Heritage Library
Bulletin of the American Iris Society
Bulletin of the American Iris Society
by American Iris Society; Sturtevant, Robert S
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Place of publication varies
Topic: Irises (Plants)
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L'art arabe
L'art arabe
by Gayet, Albert Jean, 1856-
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Series title also at head of t.-p
Topics: Islamic art, Art, Arab
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The workwoman's guide : containing instructions to the inexperienced in cutting out and completing those articles of wearing apparel, &c. which are ususally made at home : also, explanations on upholstery, straw- platting, bonnet-making, knitting, &c.
The workwoman's guide : containing instructions to the inexperienced in cutting out and completing those articles of wearing apparel, &c. which are ususally made at home : also, explanations on upholstery, straw- platting, bonnet-making, knitting, &c.
by Lady, active 1838, author
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viii, 303, [1] pages, 25 unnumbered leaves of plates : 29 cm
Topics: Sewing, Knitting, Dressmaking -- Pattern design, Tailoring -- Pattern design
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Smithsonian year ... supplement : chronology and appendices
Smithsonian year ... supplement : chronology and appendices
by Smithsonian Institution
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Supplement to: Smithsonian year, 1985-
Topic: Smithsonian Institution
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Meister des ornamentstichs, eine auswahl aus vier jahrhunderten
Meister des ornamentstichs, eine auswahl aus vier jahrhunderten
by Jessen, Peter, 1858-1926
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I. Gotik und renaissance.--II. Das barock.--III. Das rokoko.--IV. Der klassizismus
Topic: Decoration and ornament
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English manual, or, Prayers and catechism in English typography
English manual, or, Prayers and catechism in English typography
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v. p. ; 15 cm
Topics: Prayer-books and devotions, English, Catechisms, Creeds, Catholic Church -- Prayer-books and...
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Cross-stitch embroidery
Cross-stitch embroidery
by Wilkie, Harriet Cushman
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48 p. 28 cm
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Topic: Embroidery
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American silversmiths and their marks, III
American silversmiths and their marks, III
by Ensko, Stephen Guernsey Cook, 1896-1969
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Maps show location of silversmiths in New York, Boston, and Philadelphia, 1660 to 1800
Topics: Silversmiths, Hallmarks, Silverwork
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The botanical magazine = Shokubutsugaku zasshi
The botanical magazine = Shokubutsugaku zasshi
by Tokyo Shokubutsu Gakkai; Nihon Shokubutsu Gakkai
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Title varies slightly
Topics: Plants, Botany
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Ars orientalis; the arts of Islam and the East
Ars orientalis; the arts of Islam and the East
by University of Michigan. Center for Chinese Studies; Freer Gallery of Art; University of Michigan. Department of the History of Art
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Issued by the Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution and Department of the History of Art, University of Michigan
Topics: Islamic art, Art, Asian, Art
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Index of patents issued from the United States Patent Office
Index of patents issued from the United States Patent Office
by United States. Patent Office
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Vols. for 1966- issued in 2 pts: pt. 1, List of patentees; pt. 2, Index to subjects of invention
Topic: Patents
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An embroidery book
An embroidery book
by Arthur, Anne Knox
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xv, 183 p. 23 cm
Topic: Embroidery
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Bulletin of the American Iris Society
Bulletin of the American Iris Society
by American Iris Society; Sturtevant, Robert S
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Place of publication varies
Topic: Irises (Plants)
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A history of ornament ..
A history of ornament ..
by Hamlin, A. D. F. (Alfred Dwight Foster), 1855-1926
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Contains bibliographies
Topic: Decoration and ornament
Biodiversity Heritage Library
Mammals of the Soviet Union
Mammals of the Soviet Union
by Geptner, V. G. (Vladimir Georgievich), 1901-1975; Nasimovich, A. A; Bannikov, Andrei Grigorevich; Hoffmann, Robert S
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Translation of: Mlekopitaiushchie Sovetskogo Soiuza
Topic: Mammals
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Clothing for women : selection, design, construction : a practical manual for school and home
Clothing for women : selection, design, construction : a practical manual for school and home
by Baldt, Laura Irene
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xiv, 454 p., [7] leaves of plates : 22 cm
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Topics: Clothing and dress, Dressmaking, Sewing
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Alphabets old and new, for the use of craftsmen
Alphabets old and new, for the use of craftsmen
by Day, Lewis Foreman, 1845-1910
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xxx, 256 p. : 20 cm
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Topic: Alphabets
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Proceedings of the United States National Museum
Proceedings of the United States National Museum
by United States National Museum; Smithsonian Institution; United States. Dept. of the Interior
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At head of title, v.1-10: Dept. of the Interior: U. S. National Museeum (published under the direction of the Smithsonian Institution)
Topic: Science
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Plans, elevations, sections, and details of the Alhambra, from drawings taken on the spot in 1834 by Jules Goury, and in 1834 and 1837 by Owen Jones
Plans, elevations, sections, and details of the Alhambra, from drawings taken on the spot in 1834 by Jules Goury, and in 1834 and 1837 by Owen Jones
by Goury, Jules, 1803-1834; Jones, Owen, 1809-1874; Gayangos, Pascual de, 1809-1897
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Design Digitized: Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum Library’s Rare Books, Smithsonian Institution Libraries, was supported in part by funds from the Metropolitan New York Library Council (METRO) through the New York State Regional Bibliographic Databases Program
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Topic: Alhambra (Granada, Spain)
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North American birds
North American birds
by American Birding Association; National Audubon Society
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Title from cover
Topic: Birds
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Esquisses décoratives
Esquisses décoratives
by Binet, René, 1866-1911; Geffroy, Gustave, 1855-1926
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statement of responsibility: par René Binet, architecte ; preface de Gustave Geffroy
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Topics: Decoration and ornament, Art nouveau, Architecture, Interior decoration, Jewelry
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Gothic alphabets
Gothic alphabets
by Springer, Jaro, 1856-1915; International Chalcographical Society
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Also published in German in the same year: Gothische Alphabete
Topics: Alphabets, Lettering, Initials, Illumination of books and manuscripts, E. S., Meister, active 15th...
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Genghis Khan and the Mongol empire
Genghis Khan and the Mongol empire
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317 p. : 28 cm
Topics: Genghis Khan, 1162-1227 -- Exhibitions, Mongols -- History -- To 1500 -- Exhibitions, Mongols --...
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L'Émirat des Trarzas
L'Émirat des Trarzas
by Marty, Paul, 1882-1938
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Originally published in Revue du monde musulman v. 36 (1917-1918)
Topic: Ethnology
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La dentelle renaissance
La dentelle renaissance
by Dillmont, Thérèse de, 1846-1890
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Includes transfer patterns
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The Priscilla filet crochet book, no. 2 ; a collection of beautiful designs in filet crochet, introducing filet crochet brodé, embroidery on crochet and cameo crochet
The Priscilla filet crochet book, no. 2 ; a collection of beautiful designs in filet crochet, introducing filet crochet brodé, embroidery on crochet and cameo crochet
by Kettelle, F. W., Mrs
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48 p. 27 cm
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Topic: Crocheting
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Kunstformen der Natur
Kunstformen der Natur
by Haeckel, Ernst, 1834-1919; Bibliographisches Institut (Leipzig, Germany)
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statement of responsibility: von Prof. Dr. Ernst Haeckel
Topic: Natural history
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English goldsmiths and their marks, a history of the goldsmiths and plate workers of England, Scotland, and Ireland; with over thirteen thousand marks reproduced in facsimile from authentic examples of plate and tables of date-letters and other hall-marks used in the assay offices of the United kingdom
English goldsmiths and their marks, a history of the goldsmiths and plate workers of England, Scotland, and Ireland; with over thirteen thousand marks reproduced in facsimile from authentic examples of plate and tables of date-letters and other hall-marks used in the assay offices of the United kingdom
by Jackson, Charles James, Sir, 1849-1923
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xvi, 747 p. 31 cm
Topics: Plate, Goldwork, Silverwork, Hallmarks
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Islamic metalwork in the Freer Gallery of Art
Islamic metalwork in the Freer Gallery of Art
by Freer Gallery of Art; At¸l, Esin; Atl, Esin; Chase, W. T. (William Thomas); Jett, Paul; Smithsonian Institution
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"Exhibition held at the Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C., September 27, 1985-January 5, 1986"--T.p. verso
Topics: Freer Gallery of Art, Art metal-work, Islamic art metal-work
Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library
Album de broderies au point de croix
Album de broderies au point de croix
by Dillmont, Thérèse de, 1846-1890
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Bibliothèque D.M.C
Topic: Embroidery
Biodiversity Heritage Library
Flora of Japan : in English : combined, much revised and extended translation
Flora of Japan : in English : combined, much revised and extended translation
by Oi, Jisaburo, 1905-1977; Meyer, Frederick G. (Frederick Gustav), 1917-2006; Meyer, Frederick G, (Frederick Gustav- 1917-2006-; Walker, Egbert H. (Egbert Hamilton), 1899-1991-; Walker, Egbert H. (Egbert Hamilton), 1899-1991
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Maps on lining papers
Topic: Botany
Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library
Ships, sea songs and shanties
Ships, sea songs and shanties
by Whall, W. B; Whall, R. H
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Topic: Sea songs
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Great Benin; its customs, art and horrors
Great Benin; its customs, art and horrors
by Roth, H. Ling (Henry Ling), 1854-1925
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"The number of copies of this work is limited to 320 for sale in the British Isles and abroad ..."
Topic: Art, Primitive
Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library
Slave songs of the United States
Slave songs of the United States
by Allen, William Francis, 1830-1889; Ware, Charles Pickard, 1840-1921; Garrison, Lucy McKim, 1842-1877
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Unaccompanied melodies
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Topics: African Americans, Folk music, Folk songs, English, Spirituals (Songs), Slaves
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Disquisitiones arithmeticae
Disquisitiones arithmeticae
by Gauss, Carl Friedrich, 1777-1855
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XVIII, 668, [10] p. ; 21 cm
Topic: Number theory
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Führer für sammler von Porzellan und Fayence, Steinzeug, Steingut usw : Vollständiges Verzeichnis der auf älterem Porzellan, Fayence, Steingut usw. befindlichen Marken
Führer für sammler von Porzellan und Fayence, Steinzeug, Steingut usw : Vollständiges Verzeichnis der auf älterem Porzellan, Fayence, Steingut usw. befindlichen Marken
by Grässe, Johann Georg Theodor, 1814-1885; Jaenniche, Friedrich, 1831-1907; Zimmermann, Ernst, 1866-1940
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Includes indexes
Topic: Pottery
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Annual report for the year ended June 30 ...
Annual report for the year ended June 30 ...
by United States National Museum
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Merged with: Smithsonian Institution. Board of Regents. Annual report of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, and: Smithsonian Institution. Report of the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution and financial report of the Executive Committee of the Board of Regents, to form: Smithsonian Institution. Smithsonian year (1965)
Topic: United States National Museum

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