Sales. Publications and Christmas card accounting records, 1952-1953
Scope and Contents
This series is comprised of material documenting the production and distribution of several publications related to the Johnson Collection, including most significantly the Catalogue of the Johnson Collection (1941), the Book of Illustrations (1953), the Catalogue of Italian Paintings (1966), and the Catalogue of Flemish and Dutch Paintings (1972). While the bulk of the material pertains to the sales of these and other publications, files related to the 1966 and 1972 catalogs include important attribution research and scholarly opinions solicited from outside experts who visited or were otherwise familiar with the collection. The series also includes some material related to the production and sales of postcards and Christmas cards featuring Johnson collection objects.
Files related to any books published after 1972 are identified as "Writings" in the "1972-1993" subseries of the "Subject" series. For all journal and newspaper articles referencing John G. Johnson or the Johnson Collection, see the "Clippings" subseries of the "Writings" series.
Dates
- 1952-1953
Language of Materials
English.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research with the following exceptions. Valuations and conservation (condition) reports are restricted, with access at discretion of the archivist. Personnel records are permanently restricted. Because of their poor condition, cracked or broken glass plate negatives are also restricted but they have all been digitized.
Extent
From the Series: 4 linear feet
Creator
- From the Collection: Marceau, Henri, 1896-1969 (Creator, Person)
- From the Collection: Sweeny, Barbara Eleanor (Creator, Person)
- From the Collection: Rishel, Joseph J. (Creator, Person)
- From the Collection: Konefal, Irene (Creator, Person)
- From the Collection: Lippincott, Louise, 1953- (Creator, Person)
- From the Collection: Nichols, Lawrence W. (Creator, Person)
- From the Collection: Strehlke, Carl Brandon (Creator, Person)
- From the Collection: Ingersoll, R. Sturgis (Robert Sturgis), 1891-1973 (Creator, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Library and Archives Repository
Philadelphia Museum of Art
PO Box 7646
Philadelphia PA 19101-7646 United States
archives@philamuseum.org