General, 1972
File — Box: 47, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
"Eighteenth Century Enamels" was an exhibition of primarily English enamels manufactured in the mid-to-late eighteenth century. It was held from June 11, 1972 to October 29, 1972, and was installed by Decorative Arts curatorial assistant Karen Christensen. On display were snuff boxes and other small objects. The collection of enamels was formed by two Philadelphia collectors over a twenty year period. The files include cataloguing records, planning documentation, photographs, and correspondence. Also within the files are loan records and valuations.
Dates
- 1972
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