The object at hand intriguing and inspiring stories from the Smithsonian collections

"This authoritative guide delivers in-depth reportage on the history of remarkable objects from the Smithsonian's collections"--

Main Author:	Py-Lieberman, Beth (Author)
Other Authors:	Kurin, Richard, 1950- (writer of foreword.)
Format:	Books Print Book
Language:	English
Published:	Washington, DC : Smithsonian Books, [2023]
Subjects:	Museum objects > United States > Anecdotes. Museums > Washington (D.C.) > Anecdotes. Anecdotes.

Summary:	"This authoritative guide delivers in-depth reportage on the history of remarkable objects from the Smithsonian's collections"--
Physical Description:	xii, 292 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 278-283) and index.
ISBN:	9781588347497 1588347494
Author Notes:	BETH PY-LIEBERMAN is Senior Museums Editor at the award-winning Smithsonian magazine, where as a thirty-six year veteran, she has frequented the halls and galleries of the Smithsonian museums, educating readers on its history, art and science collections and exhibitions. Py-Lieberman is also the editor of the "At the Smithsonian" section of Smithsonian magazine. Founded in 1970, Smithsonian magazine entertains a national audience with its stellar photography and storytelling, as part of the Smithsonian Institution's mission to "increase and diffuse knowledge." The magazine's print and digital audiences number more than 120 million, curious minds looking to better understand the world and its history, science, arts and culture.