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Public relations, 1984

 File — Box: 30, Folder: 8

Scope and Content Note

From the Sub-Series:

In 1784 the first American ship sailed to China and began a lively trade relationship. This exhibition celebrate the two hundredth anniversary of that voyage and explores the relationship between Chinese craftsmanship and the taste of wealthy Philadelphians through nearly 300 decorative art objects commissioned for export to the city. Jean Gordon Lee, Curator of Far Eastern Art, drew upon 15 years of research to organize the show, which was supported by the bequest of Frances C. Gaskill and grants form The Pew Memorial Trust and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Notably, "The Canton Connection: Ships, Captains, and Cargoes" (July 1-September 16, 1984) also displayed a selection of ships' manifests, maps and documents of shipping routes, views of Canton Harbor, and exchange goods demonstrating the nautical aspects of the China trade in conjunction with the exhibition at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Documentation of correspondence and a contract between the PMA and the Martime Museum are included in this subseries.

Dates

  • 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