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Kienbusch Centennial, 1983-1984

 Sub-Series

Scope and Content Note

The year 1984 marked the centennial birthday of the late Carl Otto Kretzschmar von Kienbusch, a prominent collector of arms and armor. The Philadelphia Museum of Art acquired the Kienbusch collection by bequest, and it has been a focal point of the Museum since its earliest display in 1964. This subseries includes a small collection of memoranda discussing the possibility of arranging an exhibition in honor of Kienbusch on the hundredth anniversary of his birth. Sadly, this exhibition was never realized.

Dates

  • 1983-1984

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 62.5 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