Natural history. Cancelled, 1984-1992
Sub-Series
Scope and Content Note
In 1987, the PMA was awarded a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to begin work on an exhibition entitled "The Art of Science: Natural History Illustration in Philadelphia, 1750-1840". The show was to be organized by Amy Meyer, a guest curator affiliated with the Huntington Museum, but it never came to fruition.
Dates
- 1984-1992
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