"Federal Philadelphia, 1785-1825: The Athens of the Western World." July 5-September 20, 1987, 1986-1988
Sub-Series
Scope and Content Note
The year 1987 marked the bicentennial of the Constitution, and as part of a city-wide celebration, Beatrice B. Garvan, Curator of American Decorative Arts, organized an exhibition highlighting the artistic achievement of the early Federal period. The exhibition was made possible by the IBM Corporation.
Dates
- 1986-1988
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
- From the Collection: Philadelphia Museum of Art (Creator, Organization)
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