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MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Painting
Alt. Title:  
Portrait of Samuel Pierpont Langley  
Description:  
Dimension:H:38.500in W:33.000in Framed
Creator:
Raditz, Lazar
Dates:
ca. 1914
Abstract:  

Portrait with head and shoulders visible to above waist. Body slightly turned right, head facing forward. Figure wears red academic robe, brown coat and waistcoat, blue cravat. Signed "Lazar Raditz" in lower right corner. After ca. 1894 photograph.
Call #:  
58.P.13



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Painting
Alt. Title:  
Portrait of Henry Norris Russell  
Description:  
Dimension:H:48.000in W:44.000in Framed
Creator:
Butler, Howard Russell
Dates:
1933
Abstract:  

Seated three-quarter length figure, head and body turned right. Right hand holds book, and left hand holds gown. Background at left includes wooden table with books, papers, and microscope. Figures wears academic gown, black suit, tie, white shirt. Signed "H. R. Butler/ 33" on lower right corner.
Call #:  
58.P.22



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Electroscope
Description:  
Too fragile to measure
Creator:
Swann, William Francis Gray
Dates:
ca. 1935
Abstract:  

Insulated glass container with platinum wires, brass, and mesh. Presented along with the papers of William Francis Gray Swann (APS Library).
Call #:  
01.C.73



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Painting
Alt. Title:  
Portrait of Simon Newcomb  
Description:  
Dimension:H:43.000in W:37.000in Framed
Creator:
MacDonald, Charles Harold L.
Dates:
1909
Abstract:  

Head and shoulders of subject, slightly turned right. Wears robe, dark coat, and cravat with stickpin. Dark brown background. After ca. 1899 portrait by artist, who copied a 1897 photograph.
Call #:  
58.P.10



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Painting
Alt. Title:  
Portrait of Edward Charles Pickering  
Description:  
Dimension:H:50.750in W:42.500in Framed
Creator:
Thompson, Leslie Prince
Dates:
1920
Abstract:  

Three-quarter length portrait. Figure seated, both hands holding large book in lap. Body turned right, facing forward. Figure wears coat and waistcoat, shirt, cravat, and red academic robe. Inscribed "Copy after S. G. Putnam" in upper right corner.
Call #:  
58.P.14