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435. Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1915 - 1933

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Scope and Contents

Principal respondent: Winlock, Herbert E. Correspondence regarding exhibitions and loans for exhibitions, including Islamic Miniatures and Illuminations; arms and armor; Eugene Vail; Jean Poupelet sculptures; Bryson Burroughs; Early New York Silver; Mordi Gassner; A.B. Davies; American miniature portraits; J.S. Sargent; G.W. Bellows. Correspondence regarding objects, including Sekhemet figures; Indian wood carvings; Friedsam collection; Copley portrait of Elizabeth Goldthwaite (Mrs. Bacon); Mary Cassatt pastel. Correspondence regarding staff; City appropriations; membership; display stands and cases; publicity department organization; educational programs; musical instruments; lectures; tax exemption legislation; building program, MMA. Policy on opinions on art works, MMA. Additional names: R.W. DeForest, H.W. Kent, W.S. Coffin.

Dates

  • 1915 - 1933

Creator

Extent

From the Series: 15.416 Linear Feet (37 document boxes (DB))

Language of Materials

English

Source

Repository Details

Part of the Brooklyn Museum Archives Repository

Contact:
Brooklyn Museum
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Brooklyn NY 11238