Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site:
The Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site is the historic home of Indiana's President Benjamin Harrison and his family. They are by far our largest and longest running partner with over 300+ artifacts 3D scanned. Below is just a few of our scans from their collection. To see more historical artifacts visit their collection page on Sketchfab, or to plan a trip in person visit bhpsite.org.
Plaster Statue of Benjamin Harrison: Full length figure of Benjamin Harrison cast in plaster done by Charles Henry Niehaus. Model for the statue in University Park, Indianapolis, IN. This plaster model is painted to appear like bronze. Harrison is holding a top hat in his right hand and his over coat is draped over his left arm. His left leg is forward giving the statue a walking stance. This statue was scanned using the Creaform Go Scan 50.
Plaster Statue of Benjamin Harrison by IUPUI Center for Digital Scholarship on Sketchfab
Caroline Harrison Gold Dress: Gold flowered silk one piece dress marked as being Caroline Harrison's. Fabric is a gold color and different shades outlines in black of a design of long stemmed flowers.
Gold Dress by IUPUI Center for Digital Scholarship on Sketchfab
Horn Chair: Twelve horns make up the back and low arms (sides). The legs are one horn each with metal claw and glass ball feet. Tow horns curve from under seat to front legs. The horns are held together with metal screws or pins. The seat is covered in wild cat fur. Dennis M. O'Conner (Texas ranch owner) presented it to President Benjamin Harrison as an inaugural gift.
