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Exhibition Records, 1950-1972

 Series

Scope and Contents

Of the approximately one dozen exhibitions documented in this series, five feature recent acquistions from 1965 to 1971. Some looked at the past, such as "Philadelphia Silver" (1956) and "English 18th-century Enamels" (1972), while others looked to the future, such as "Product Environment: New Furniture" (1970). Other exhibitions include the Museum's 75th anniversary celebration "Diamond Jubilee" (1950), "Threads of History" (1966), a one-month show surveying decorative textiles from the Egyptian to Modern age, and organized by the Costume and Textile Department; "The Animal Kingdom" (1969), and "The Campbell Museum Collection" (1969).

Dates

  • 1950-1972

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Extent

2 linear feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

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