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What is a güiro doing at the Smithsonian?

A güiro catalogued as made in Puerto Rico and donated by Teodoro Vidal opens a story about preserving everyday objects.

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  • Smithsonian record nmah_602447 identifies the object as a güiro made in Puerto Rico and credits the gift to Teodoro Vidal.
  • A Smithsonian American Art Museum article describes donations of everyday objects, musical instruments, paintings and carved saints.
  • The collections help document Puerto Rican cultural life beyond major historical events.
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Smithsonian: güiro nmah_602447SAAM: We Remember Collector Teodoro VidalSource packetYouTube Short
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