Decorative arts
Subject
Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Dalton Dorr Records
Collection
Identifier: DOR
Abstract
Dalton Dorr played a key role in the early years of the Pennsylvania Museum and School of Industrial Art (later known as the Philadelphia Museum of Art). Dorr was elected Secretary of the Corporation in 1880. In 1888 he acted as both Secretary and Curator, and by 1892 he was performing the duties of Secretary, Director, and Curator. In 1899 William Platt Pepper took over as Director of the museum, and Dorr continued on as Curator and Secretary. Dalton Dorr died on February 26, 1901. Shortly...
Dates:
1876-1904
Edwin AtLee Barber Records
Collection
Identifier: BAR
Abstract
The Edwin Atlee Barber Records contains correspondence covering a broad range of topics and is especially rich in correspondence regarding acquisitions, appraisal, and the identification and authentication of artifacts. They provide information about Barber’s role as both Curator/Director and administrator of the Pennsylvania Museum and School of Industrial Art and his activities as a scholar.
Dates:
1898-1933; Majority of material found within 1901-1916