Object file. Plate II, undated
File — Box: 43, Folder: 41
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
In 1965, the Museum held a large loan exhibition entitled, "Philadelphia Silver," with pieces dating from 1682 to 1800. The exhibition, held from April 14, 1956 to September 9, 1956, displayed the work of Philadelphia silversmiths, grouped according to maker. 595 objects were included within the exhibition, and they featured the work of both well-known and lesser-known silversmiths, such as Richard Humphreys and Henry Pratt. The records for the exhibition contain object files, record photographs, and copies of the catalogue.
Dates
- undated
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