The Object at Hand: Intriguing and Inspiring Stories from the Smithsonian Collections

by Beth Py-Lieberman

From Dorothy's ruby slippers to a speech that saved Teddy Roosevelt from assassination, this authoritative guide delivers in-depth reportage on the history of remarkable objects from the Smithsonian's collections

For American history, pop culture, and museum enthusiasts

With charm and exuberance, The Object at Hand presents a behind-the-scenes vantage point of the Smithsonian collections. Veteran Smithsonian magazine editor...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1588347494
• ISBN13: 9781588347497
• Release Date: September 2023
• Publisher: Smithsonian Books
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.7" x 9.8"