. Bulletin - United States National Museum. Science. Museum of Natural History, the division of numis- matics contributed an extensive display of recent coins of the world. The following year, a special displa>- of Napoleonic medals was set up in the Arts and In- dustries Building. Planning for rearrangement of the coin hall (fig. 131) was started in 1956 and by 1958 it was decided to redesign it completely. Detailed scripts and pre- liminary designs were worked out by the curator and by Mrs. E. Clain-Stefanelli. The final exhibit layouts were prepared by Harry Hart. Meanwhile, several temp
. Bulletin - United States National Museum. Science. Museum of Natural History, the division of numis- matics contributed an extensive display of recent coins of the world. The following year, a special displa>- of Napoleonic medals was set up in the Arts and In- dustries Building. Planning for rearrangement of the coin hall (fig. 131) was started in 1956 and by 1958 it was decided to redesign it completely. Detailed scripts and pre- liminary designs were worked out by the curator and by Mrs. E. Clain-Stefanelli. The final exhibit layouts were prepared by Harry Hart. Meanwhile, several temporary displays were set up during 1959. In February an exhibit illustrating .\braham Lincoln's life, his political aims, and his achievements as shown on medals was installed in the coin hall.''" In May, on the occasion of a visit of King Baudouin of Belgium, two displays were set up: one featured decorations, medals, and rare gold coins from Belgium, the other was dedicated to the achieve- ments of Brand \Vhitlock as Ambassador to Belgium during World War I.'"* The permanent displays in the coin hall were closed in July 1959 for dismantling in preparation for the installation of modernized exhibits: in the interim arrangements were made for setting up a series of temporary shows. Some of these, on \-iew from July through September 1959 in the rotunda of the Arts and Industries Building, were topically dedicated to Washington, Lincoln, and Franklin D. Roosevelt; others featured United States paper currencies, medals of merit, and decorations. While materials for regular exhibits were being prepared, the coin hall was used for several special exhibits. Louis Eliasberg of Baltimore, Maryland, lent his entire collection, including specially designed cases, for a display that was on view from May 1 through August 15, 1960. It was distinguished for its "completeness of the United States series, superb condition of the coins, and attractive presentation.'"^"
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