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Germany. Relic box (capsula). Description and photograph, circa 1931

 File — Box: 167, Folder: 16

Scope and Contents

From the Sub-Series:

In addition to furniture, the other types of decorative objects documented in this sub-subseries include busts, ceramics, ironworks, silverware, tapestries, and various lighting fixtures. Other unique objects briefly documented include a royal canopy throne and ship carving.

Dates

  • circa 1931

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research. Because of its fragile condition, the following item may only be consulted with permission of the Archivist: floor plan with annotations of PMA Gothic installations (in "Objects and related topics" series, "European decorative arts and arms and armor" subseries, "Rooms and architectural elements" sub-subseries, "England. Gothic installations at PMA, incl. Abergavenny, Wales" file).

Extent

From the Series: 23 linear feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Library and Archives Repository

Contact:
Philadelphia Museum of Art
PO Box 7646
Philadelphia PA 19101-7646 United States