Peter Bentzon (ca. 1783–after 1850) was not only a free man; he was also a silversmith and jeweler who worked in Philadelphia and on the Caribbean island of St. Croix. Bentzon’s work is recognized ...

The world of Smithsonian ... Here are 11 books to add to your reading lists. Recommended by Katherine Ott, curator in the Division of Medicine and Science at the National Museum of American ...