General records, 1935-1953, undated
Scope and Contents
Administrative records related to the care and maintenance of the Arensberg art collection. Includes research notes, condition reports and conservation reports on specific objects. Also includes a resume of the collection, a summary of loans granted, and a card catalog. The catalog includes thumbnail photographs of most of the objects as well as provenance and insurance information.
Dates
- 1935-1953, undated
Language of Materials
Predominantly in English; some material in French, German, Spanish.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 33 linear feet
Arrangement
Alphabetical by type of material, except the card catalog which is filed last and in its original order. The catalog is arranged by discipline, and within discipline, by the Arensbergs' inventory number.
Creator
- From the Collection: Arensberg, Walter, 1878-1954 (Creator, Person)
- From the Collection: Arensberg, Louise S. (Louise Stevens), 1879-1953 (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