"The Campbell Museum Collection." November 22, 1969-December 30, 1969, 1968-1969
Scope and Contents
On November 22, 1969, the PMA opened the exhibition "The Campbell Museum Collection." The exhibition was comprised of nearly one hundred 18th and 19th century silver and ceramic soup tureens, soup ladles, and soup plates, all from the Campbell Museum in Camden, New Jersey. The pieces on display were acquired from various countries including China, France, Germany, and England. The show closed on December 30, 1969. The records include correspondence, planning and installation documentation, slides, and press releases.
Dates
- 1968-1969
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
Philadelphia Museum of Art
PO Box 7646
Philadelphia PA 19101-7646 United States
archives@philamuseum.org