Smithsonian Institution Collection

STEAM TRICYCLE, 1888. Inventor Lucius D. Copeland demonstrating his steam tricycle, known as the Phaeton Moto-Cycle, outside the north entrance of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C

Engraving of Arnold Henry Guyot
3077625 Engraving of Arnold Henry Guyot; (add.info.: Engraving of Arnold Henry Guyot (1807-1884) a Swiss-American geologist

Representatives to the Third World Power Conference in Washington, 1936 (b/w photo)
1765610 Representatives to the Third World Power Conference in Washington, 1936 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info.: Argentinian Senor Adolfo Niebuhr)

USA, District of Columbia. Smithsonian Castle on a snowy afternoon

Fifty Dollar Coin, 1877 (gold)
1153901 Fifty Dollar Coin, 1877 (gold) by American School, (19th century); 5.1x5.1 cm; National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution

Fifty Dollar Coin, 1851 (gold)
1153899 Fifty Dollar Coin, 1851 (gold) by American School, (19th century); 4.2x4.2 cm; National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution, USA; (add.info.: Minted by the U.S)

Templeton Reid Five Dollars, 1830 (gold)
1153902 Templeton Reid Five Dollars, 1830 (gold) by American School, (19th century); 3.4x3.4 cm; National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D. C. (b / w photo)
3102083 Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D. C. (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D. C)

Napoleon Diamond Necklace, 1811 (diamonds set in silver & gold)
1153915 Napoleon Diamond Necklace, 1811 (diamonds set in silver & gold) by Etienne Nitot & Sons (18th-19th century); National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C

Ten Dollar Coin, 1849 (gold)
1153900 Ten Dollar Coin, 1849 (gold) by American School, (19th century); National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution

Washington and its Vicinity (engraving)
3654392 Washington and its Vicinity (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Washington and its Vicinity)

24-Cent Signing of the Declaration of Independence block of four, 1869 (postage stamp)
1153912 24-Cent Signing of the Declaration of Independence block of four, 1869 (postage stamp) by American School, (19th century); National Postal Museum, Smithsonian Institution, Washington DC

Washington DC: Smithsonian Institution (photo)
6019729 Washington DC: Smithsonian Institution (photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Smithsonian Institution)

The Smithsonian Institution at Washington (engraving)
664027 The Smithsonian Institution at Washington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Smithsonian Institution at Washington)

Oregon Exchange Company Ten Dollars, 1849 (gold)
1153903 Oregon Exchange Company Ten Dollars, 1849 (gold) by American School, (19th century); 2.7x2.7 cm; National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution

Marie Antoinette Diamond Earrings (diamonds with gold, silver & platinum)
1153914 Marie Antoinette Diamond Earrings (diamonds with gold, silver & platinum) by French School, (18th century); National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C

8-Cent Troops Guarding Wagon Train block of four, 1898 (postage stamp)
1153911 8-Cent Troops Guarding Wagon Train block of four, 1898 (postage stamp) by American School, (19th century); National Postal Museum, Smithsonian Institution, Washington DC

4-Cent Fleet of Columbus, 1893 (postage stamp)
1153909 4-Cent Fleet of Columbus, 1893 (postage stamp) by American School, (19th century); National Postal Museum, Smithsonian Institution, Washington DC, USA; (add.info.: National Postal Museum)

Hooker Emerald, 1950 (emerald & diamonds set in platinum)
1153924 Hooker Emerald, 1950 (emerald & diamonds set in platinum) by Tiffany & Company; National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C

Post Diamond Tiara with Brooches, c. 1840 (diamonds set in silver & gold)
1153921 Post Diamond Tiara with Brooches, c.1840 (diamonds set in silver & gold) by French School, (19th century); National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C

Aerial View of Washington, D. C
This 1871 vintage illustration shows an aerial view of Washington, D.C

USA, Washington DC, National Mall, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, African Bush Elephant on display in the entrance lobby

WASHINGTON, D. C. 1855. A view of 15th Street Northwest in Washington, D
WASHINGTON, D.C. 1855. A view of 15th Street Northwest in Washington, D.C. looking towards the Mall and the Smithsonian Institution (left)

Physicist Joseph Henry
Professor Joseph Henry, first Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

USA, Washington, DC. Haupt Garden outside the Smithsonian Institution Castle

STAR-SPANGLED BANNER, 1914. The Star-Spangled Banner that was flown during the War of 1812. On display at the Smithsonian Institution. Photograph, 1914

CHARLES W. GILMORE (1874-1945). American paleontologist. Fitting together the bones of the 32-foot tail of a sauropod which he found in western Utah, at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington

Jade Dragon Vase (jadeite)
XBP1153923 Jade Dragon Vase (jadeite) by Burmese School; height: 50 cm; National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C

Puebla-style ring, from Oaxaca State, Mexico, 1250-1521 (gold)
XBP1153898 Puebla-style ring, from Oaxaca State, Mexico, 1250-1521 (gold) by Mixtec (c.1300-1521); 2x2 cm; National Museum of the American Indian, Washington D.C

The Smithsonian Institution at Washington, USA 19th Century
The Smithsonian Institution at Washington, USA, 19th Century, America

SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION. The Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. originally called the National Museum. Engraving, American, 1881

SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION. Arts and Industries Building of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C. Originally called the National Museum. Photograph, c1905

JOSEPH HENRY (1797-1878). American physicist and first Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. Wood engraving, 1888, by Richard G. Tietze

Julian Steward, US anthropologist C016 / 8817
Julian Haynes Steward (1902-1972), US anthropologist. Steward is holding part of the skeleton of an infant that he had discovered in a cave near Great Salt Lake, Utah, USA

Giant pandas in captivity C016 / 2536
Giant pandas (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) in captivity. The giant panda mainly eats the shoots and leaves of bamboo, which is abundant in its mountain forest habitat of southern central China

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Panama, Panama City, Parque Metropolitano, Green Iguana (Iguana iguana) seen from canopy crane that is used by scientists of the Smithsonian to do research in the canopy

Panama, Panama City, Parque Metropolitano, Three-toed Sloth - BRADYPUS TRIDACTYLUS, from canopy crane that is used by scientists of the Smithsonian to do research in the canopy

WASHINGTON, D. C. c1871. Bird s-eye view of Washington, D. C. with the Capitol building in the foreground, the U. S
WASHINGTON, D.C. c1871. Bird s-eye view of Washington, D.C. with the Capitol building in the foreground, the U.S. Botanic Garden

Samuel Pierpont Langley, US aviator
Samuel Pierpont Langley, American astronomer and aviation pioneer (1834-1906). Langley was born in Massachusetts and went on to become Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution (1887)

Morse telegraph key, first used in about 1844. This photograph is from the Western Union Telegraph Company and the Smithsonian Institution

THREE-WHEEL AUTOMOBILE. Carl W. Mitman, curator of engineering at the Smithsonian Institution photographed with a 1909 three-wheel automobile

Smithsonian Institution, Washington D. C. United States of America, North America
Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C. United States of America, North America

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The Smithsonian Institution, located in Washington, D. C. , is a treasure trove of history and innovation. From the STEAM TRICYCLE invented by Lucius D. Copeland in 1888 to the Representatives attending the Third World Power Conference in 1936, this institution has been at the forefront of showcasing groundbreaking inventions and global discussions. Even on a snowy afternoon, the iconic Smithsonian Castle stands tall as a symbol of knowledge and discovery. Inside its walls lie rare treasures like the Fifty Dollar Coin from 1877 and 1851, as well as the Templeton Reid Five Dollars from 1830 - all made of shimmering gold that tells tales of wealth and prosperity. The Smithsonian Institution not only preserves precious artifacts but also captures moments frozen in time through captivating photographs. One such image showcases this esteemed establishment itself against a black-and-white backdrop, reminding us of its timeless significance. Amongst these remarkable exhibits is the Napoleon Diamond Necklace from 1811 - an exquisite piece adorned with diamonds set in silver & gold that exudes elegance fit for royalty. The Ten Dollar Coin from 1849 further adds to this collection, reflecting America's rich numismatic heritage. As we delve deeper into history, an engraving titled "Washington and its Vicinity" takes us back to another era when our nation was still taking shape. And who can forget about stamps? The block of four depicting the Signing of Declaration Independence serves as a reminder that even small pieces can carry immense historical weight. In present times too, Washington DC remains synonymous with one name: Smithsonian Institution. Its grandeur continues to captivate visitors from around the globe who come seeking knowledge and inspiration within its hallowed halls.