Recent Acquisitions: Decorative Arts Department. Autumn 1966-Spring 1967, 1965-1968
Sub-Series
Scope and Contents
In the autumn of 1966, the Decorative Arts departments displayed its recent acquistions in an exhibit curated by Calvin S. Hathaway, the PMA's curator of Decorative Arts. Represented in the exhibit was medieval Europe, as illustrated by the presence of religious objects. Also of note in the exhibition was a finished silver coffee pot, made by Philip Syng, Jr., for Joseph Galloway, the infamous Tory sympathizer. The records include press releases, correspondence, and loan documentation.
Dates
- 1965-1968
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Series: 2 linear feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Downs, Joseph, 1895-1954 (Creator, Person)
- From the Collection: Hathaway, Calvin S. (Creator, Person)
- From the Collection: McIlhenny, Henry P. (Creator, Person)
- From the Collection: Von Erdberg, Joan Prentice, 1908-1995 (Creator, Person)
- From the Collection: Prime, Alfred Coxe, 1883-1926 (Creator, Person)
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