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Draft of signature text for Peggy Guggenheim's copy (I/XX) modified for use with Elisabeth Paepke's copy (VII/XX), 1942 December

 File — Box: 36, Folder: 3

Scope and Contents

From the Sub-Series:

A small subseries documenting limited aspects of Duchamp's planning and implementation of the "Box" in which he reproduced in miniature 69 of his works of art. The deluxe edition, known as the "Box in a Valise," also included an original work of art. Most of the material included here seems to pertain to Duchamp's production and management of the collotype reproductions for the "Box." There are inventories of Box supplies, as well as a diagram of their location within Duchamp's studio and what appears to be a list of related expenses. There are also lists of "Box" and "Box in a Valise" owners, part of a letter from Walter Arensberg listing the works by Duchamp he owned, and chronologies of Duchamp's career.

Dates

  • 1942 December

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Predominantly in English with some material in French.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research. David Sylvester's typescript for the article "Bicycle Parts" can only be consulted with permission of the author's estate.

Extent

From the Collection: 18 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