John Schiff purchase, 1942, 1968, undated
Sub-Series
Scope and Contents
Vintage prints of several John Schiff photographs purchased by the museum from the photographer's widow in 1981. Includes several photographs of Katherine Dreier and her West Redding, Connecticut home, including several installation views of "The Large Glass." Also includes five portrait photographs of Duchamp smoking.
Dates
- 1942, 1968, undated
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
Predominantly in English; some material in French.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research. The "Unpublished Writings" subseries may only be consulted with permission of the Archivist.
Extent
From the Collection: 9 linear feet
Arrangement
Alphabetical by artist, if documenting a work of art; otherwise by subject.
Creator
- From the Collection: Philadelphia Museum of Art (Creator, Organization)
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
archives@philamuseum.org
Philadelphia Museum of Art
PO Box 7646
Philadelphia PA 19101-7646 United States
archives@philamuseum.org