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Chandelier in Zimmerman Library
Chandelier in Zimmerman Library
Chandelier in Zimmerman Library

Chandelier in Zimmerman Library

Dateca. 1955
Mediumgelatin silver print
Dimensions9 1/2 × 7 1/2 in. (24.2 × 19 cm)
ClassificationsPhotography
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of John Airy
Object numberPA1982.181.321
Description"The Great Chandelier" in the reading room of Zimmerman Library on the campus of the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The chandelier i smetal and hangs from a wooden ceiling in the main reading room of the library. At its installation, it was said to be the largest hand-made chandelier of its type ever made. It follows the design of lamps used by early Spaniards in the area.
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Terms
    Locale
    New Mexico - Indians (3)
    Estella Mae Wheeler
    ca. 1961
    White Sands National Monument Administration Building
    New Mexico State Tourist Bureau
    ca. 1950
    Hilton Hotel Suites
    Harvey Caplin
    ca. 1955
    The Franciscan Hotel lobby
    Franciscan Hotel
    ca. 1930
    Zimmerman Library
    Walter McDonald
    1969
    Construction of Zimmerman Library
    Hanna & Hanna
    July 1937
    Zimmerman Library
    Hanna & Hanna
    March 25, 1938