National Museum of American History
Held by Smithsonian Institution · Washington, District of Columbia, United States
United States history, technology and culture Collection of Smithsonian Institution.
- Objects
- 50
- Dated
- 1782 – 1938
- Science & technology14
- Fashion & textiles11
- Memorabilia11
- Vehicles & transport6
- Design & decorative arts3
- Musical instruments2
- Coins, currency & medals1
- History & archaeology1
- Watches & clocks1
Standing
Score 3,980 · 50 ranked Items · average 79.6
Based only on current or reported Items shared at the permitted level and supported by sufficient evidence. Private Items, valuations, purchase prices and scoring evidence are never included.
Holdings
50 objectsStar-Spangled Banner
flag
1813 · Smithsonian Institution
Abraham Lincoln's Top Hat
American
Mid 19th century; worn 14 April 1865 · Smithsonian Institution
Declaration of Independence Desk
portable writing desk
1775–1776 · Smithsonian Institution
George Washington's Uniform
military uniform
1789 · Smithsonian Institution
Greensboro Lunch Counter
lunch counter with stools
1960 · Smithsonian Institution
Ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz
Adrian
1939 · Smithsonian Institution
ENIAC
University of Pennsylvania
1947 · Smithsonian Institution
Apple I Microcomputer
Apple
1976 · Smithsonian Institution
Original Kermit Puppet
Jim Henson
1955 · Smithsonian Institution
"Stanley" Robot Car
Stanford University
2004 · Smithsonian Institution
Abraham Lincoln's Watch
pocket watch
c. 1858 · Smithsonian Institution
Gunboat Philadelphia
gunboat
1776 · Smithsonian Institution
Morse "Port-rule" Telegraph Transmitter
Samuel Finley Breese Morse
1837 · Smithsonian Institution
Benjamin Franklin's Suit
three-piece suit
1778 · Smithsonian Institution
Harriet Powers's Bible Quilt
Harriet Powers
1885–1886 · Smithsonian Institution
Prince's Yellow Cloud Electric Guitar
electric guitar
1983 · Smithsonian Institution
Boxing Gloves worn by Muhammad Ali vs. Earnie Shavers
boxing gloves
1977 · Smithsonian Institution
Edison Tin Foil Phonograph
phonograph
1878 · Smithsonian Institution
Edison Tin Foil Sound Recording
sound recording
c. 1878 · Smithsonian Institution
Libertas Americana Medal
Libertas Americana medal
1782–1783 · Smithsonian Institution
No Stamp Act Teapot
teapot
c. 1766–1770 · Smithsonian Institution
Telephone apparatus made by Alexander Graham Bell
Alexander Graham Bell
1884 · Smithsonian Institution
Altair 8800 Microcomputer
Micro Instrumentation and Telemetry Systems
1975 · Smithsonian Institution
Archie Bunker's Chair from All in the Family
television prop chair
before 1970 · Smithsonian Institution
John Deere Plow, 1838
steel plow
1838 · Smithsonian Institution
King B-Flat Trumpet used by Dizzy Gillespie
trumpet
1977 · Smithsonian Institution
Mister Rogers' Sweater
cardigan sweater
c. 1978–1984 · Smithsonian Institution
Apple II Microcomputer
Apple
1980 · Smithsonian Institution
Bat used by Hank Aaron in the 1957 All-Star Game
baseball bat
1957 · Smithsonian Institution
Fragments of the Star-Spangled Banner
flag fragments
1814 · Smithsonian Institution
IBM PC 5150 Microcomputer Processor
IBM
1981 · Smithsonian Institution
Pioneer Desk Telephone Set
telephone set
c. 1877 · Smithsonian Institution
Superman costume worn by Christopher Reeve
film costume
1987 · Smithsonian Institution
Edison Light Bulb with Bevel-Ring Base
incandescent lamp
c. 1881 · Smithsonian Institution
15-millionth Volkswagen Beetle
Volkswagen
1972 · Smithsonian Institution
Captain America shield used by Chris Evans
film prop shield
2013 · Smithsonian Institution
Michelle Obama's Inaugural Gown, 2009
Jason Wu
2009 · Smithsonian Institution
Early Morse Telegraph Key
telegraph key
1843 · Smithsonian Institution
United States National 34-Star Flag
national flag
1861–1863 · Smithsonian Institution
Cuban Rumba Dress worn by Celia Cruz
performance dress
1973–1987 · Smithsonian Institution
Fixture for Edison Light Bulb
electric lighting fixture
1881 · Smithsonian Institution
John Deere Model D Tractor
John Deere
1924 · Smithsonian Institution
Seinfeld's "Puffy Shirt"
television costume shirt
1993 · Smithsonian Institution
Bert Puppet
puppet
1969 · Smithsonian Institution
Ernie Puppet
puppet
1969 · Smithsonian Institution
Milwaukee Brewers Jersey worn by Hank Aaron
baseball jersey
1975–1976 · Smithsonian Institution
M*A*S*H Signpost
television prop signpost
c. 1970–1972 · Smithsonian Institution
Oscar the Grouch's Trash Can
television prop
before 1979 · Smithsonian Institution