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Julien Levy Gallery. "The Imagery of Chess." Exhibition brochure and photos of chess match, 1944

 File — Box: 14, Folder: 21

Scope and Contents

From the Sub-Series:

Includes a photograph of 'Please Touch' pasties in shipping boxes which Kiesler inscribed "Marcel's Bosom Pops Out"; extracts from Stefi Kiesler's (wife of Frederick Kiesler) diary from 1933 to 1950 documenting the couple's close friendship with Marcel Duchamp; and photographs and a flyer from chess event held at Julien Levy Gallery.

Dates

  • 1944

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 The "Unpublished Writings" subseries may only be consulted with permission of the Archivist.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

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