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Seherr-Thoss Photographs of Islamic Architecture Linda M. Raditz and Lara Amrod 2005 Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Archives Washington, D.C. 20013 [email protected] https://www.freersackler.si.edu/research/archives/ Table of Contents Collection Overview ........................................................................................................ 1 Administrative Information .............................................................................................. 1 Biographical/Historical note.............................................................................................. 2 Biography of Sonia P. and Hans C. Seherr-Thoss.......................................................... 2 Scope and Contents of the Collection............................................................................. 3 Arrangement note............................................................................................................ 3 Names and Subjects ...................................................................................................... 3 Container Listing ............................................................................................................. 4 Series 1: Mounted Slides, [circa 1960-1968]........................................................... 4 Series 2: Transparencies, [circa 1960-1968].......................................................... 47 Series 3: Mounted photographs, [circa 1960-1968]............................................... 48 Seherr-Thoss Photographs of Islamic Architecture FSA.A2001.15 Collection Overview Repository: Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Archives Title: Seherr-Thoss Photographs of Islamic Architecture Identifier: FSA.A2001.15 Date: circa 1960-1968 Extent: 4 Linear feet (approximate: 1250 items) Creator: Seherr-Thoss, Hans Christoph, Graf von, 1918- Seherr-Thoss, Sonia P. Language: No linguistic content; Not applicable . Summary: Photographs and negatives of Sonia P. and Hans C. Seherr-Thoss. Mounted and unmounted color slides, transparencies, black and white negatives, mounted prints, contact sheets, and a photograph, circa 1960-1968. The majority of images, taken by Hans C. Seherr-Thoss, appear in their publication, Design and Color in Islamic Architecture: Afghanistan, Iran, and Turkey , published by the, Smithsonian Institution Press, in 1968. Countries depicted are Iran, Turkey, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. Administrative Information Acquisition Information This collection was donated by Sonia P. Seherr-Thoss, 2001 Provenance Owned by Sonia P. Seherr-Thoss until she donated the photographs to the Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Archives in 2002. Related Materials Other collections housed in the archives documenting Islamic monuments include: Ambassador Richard B. Parker Photographs of Islamic Monuments and the Lionel Bier Architectural Drawings. Other Formats Digital surrogates of the mounted slides are available for research purposes only. Processing Information Intern Sarah Stimson processed the mounted slides in 2005. Page 1 of 48 Seherr-Thoss Photographs of Islamic Architecture FSA.A2001.15 Preferred Citation Hans C. and Sonia P. Seherr-Thoss Photographs of Islamic Architecture. Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Archives. Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C. Gift of Sonia P. Seherr-Thoss, 2001. Restrictions on Access Collection is open for research. Mounted slides are in cold storage; digital surrogates are preferred for access. One week's notice is required prior to access originals. Conditions Governing Use Permission to reproduce and publish an item from the Archives is coordinated through the Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery's Rights and Reproductions department. Please contact the Archives in order to initiate this process. Biographical Note Count Hans Seherr-Thoss was born in Dobrau, Germany in 1912 (New York Times, October 29, 1992.) He later became a United States citizen and served in the United States' Army during World War II. Sonia Phipps Farrell married Seherr-Thoss in Palm Beach, Florida, on March 3, 1948 (The Washington Post, March 2, 1948.) Both had children from previous marriages. Mrs. Seherr-Thoss graduated from Columbia University with majors in economics and sociology. She served as president of the Litchfield (Connecticut) Historical Society and the Oliver Wolcott Library. She received the Paul Harris Fellowship for community service and the Connecticut Association of Schools awarded her the Distinguished Friend of Education Award. In 1968, the Smithsonian Institution Press published, Design and Color in Islamic Architecture: Afganistan, Iran, Turkey. Written by Mrs. Seherr-Thoss, the photographs were taken by Mr. Seherr-Thoss during their travels to the concerned regions. Many of the photographs featured in that publication are included in this collection. Hans C. Seherr-Thoss died on October 28, 1992 and Sonia P. Seherr-Thoss currently resides in Litchfield, Connecticut. Biography of Sonia P. and Hans C. Seherr-Thoss Count Hans Seherr-Thoss was born in Dobrau, Germany in 1912 (New York Times, October 29, 1992.) He later became a United States citizen and served in the United States' Army during World War II. Sonia Phipps Farrell married Seherr-Thoss in Palm Beach, Florida, on March 3, 1948 (The Washington Post, March 2, 1948.) Both had children from previous marriages. Mrs. Seherr-Thoss graduated from Columbia University with majors in economics and sociology. She served as president of the Litchfield (Connecticut) Historical Society and the Oliver Wolcott Library. She received the Paul Harris Fellowship for community service and the Connecticut Association of Schools awarded her the Distinguished Friend of Education Award. In 1968, the Smithsonian Institution Press published, Design and Color in Islamic Architecture: Afganistan, Iran, Turkey. Written by Mrs. Seherr-Thoss, the photographs were taken by Mr. Seherr-Thoss during their travels to the concerned regions. Many of the photographs featured in that publication are included in this collection. Page 2 of 48 Seherr-Thoss Photographs of Islamic Architecture FSA.A2001.15 Hans C. Seherr-Thoss died on October 28, 1992 and Sonia P. Seherr-Thoss currently resides in Litchfield, Connecticut. Scope and Contents of the Collection Photographs and negatives of Islamic monuments. Photos taken by Hans C. Seherr-Thoss and most appear in his and Sonia P. Seherr-Thoss' publication, Design and color in Islamic architecture: Afghanistan, Iran, Turkey. The mounted slides have been placed in cold storage due to preservation concerns and the transparencies and mounted photos have not yet been processed. Arrangement This collection is arranged into three series by format: 1. Mounted slides, 2. Transparencies, and 3. Mounted photos. Only the mounted slides have been arranged and remain in their original order. Names and Subject Terms This collection is indexed in the online catalog of the Smithsonian Institution under the following terms: Subjects: Decoration and ornament, Architectural -- Middle East Islamic antiquities Islamic architecture Minarets Mosques Types of Materials: Color slides Photographic prints Transparencies Geographic Names: Afghanistan Iran -- Antiquities Turkey Uzbekistan Page 3 of 48 Series 1: Mounted Slides Seherr-Thoss Photographs of Islamic Architecture FSA.A2001.15 Container Listing Series 1: Mounted Slides, [circa 1960-1968] 1.1: Country near Tabriz, Tabriz, Maragha [Maragheh], Kharraqan, Soltanieh [Sultaniya], [circa 1960-1968] The following identifications come directly from a list provided by the creators. Every effort has been made to provide modern transliterations which are presented in brackets. Mounted slides were originally stored in six wood boxes. The original order has been retained. All items in Subseries 1.1 were originally stored in wood box one. Box 1, Slidenumber Village between Miyaneh and Tabriz C146 Box 1, Slidenumber Village between Miyaneh and Tabriz C155 Box 1, Slidenumber South of Tabriz C149 Box 1, Slidenumber South of Tabriz C150 Box 1, Slidenumber South of Tabriz C152 Box 1, Slidenumber Between Tabriz and Miyaneh village in Spring C147 Box 1, Slidenumber Between Tabriz and Miyaneh village in Fall 20 Box 1, Slidenumber South of Tabriz 32 Box 1, Slidenumber South of Tabriz 34 Box 1, Slidenumber Makoo C184 Box 1, Slidenumber Makoo C185 Box 1, Slidenumber Bridge near Miyaneh 22 Page 4 of 48 Series 1: Mounted Slides Seherr-Thoss Photographs of Islamic Architecture FSA.A2001.15 Box 1, Slidenumber Bridge near Miyaneh C144 Box 1, Slidenumber Bridge near Miyaneh C143 Box 1, Slidenumber Bridge near Miyaneh x1 Box 1, Slidenumber Tabriz - Blue Mosque [Masjid-i-Muzaffariya] - Entrance C173 Box 1, Slidenumber Tabriz - Blue Mosque [Masjid-i-Muzaffariya] - Entrance - Detail in portal C176 Box 1, Slidenumber Tabriz - Blue Mosque [Masjid-i-Muzaffariya] - Entrance - Detail in portal C177 Box 1, Slidenumber Tabriz - Blue Mosque [Masjid-i-Muzaffariya] - Entrance - Detail in portal C174 Box 1, Slidenumber Tabriz - Blue Mosque [Masjid-i-Muzaffariya] - View of main chamber 31 Box 1, Slidenumber Tabriz - Blue Mosque [Masjid-i-Muzaffariya] - Dado in corridor C182 Box 1, Slidenumber Tabriz - Blue Mosque [Masjid-i-Muzaffariya] - Dado in corridor C183 Box 1, Slidenumber Tabriz - Blue Mosque [Masjid-i-Muzaffariya] - Main chamber - Tile detail 29 Box 1, Slidenumber Tabriz - Blue Mosque [Masjid-i-Muzaffariya] - Main chamber - Tile detail C180