435. Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1915 - 1933
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
- Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.) (Organization)
- Winlock, Herbert E. (Herbert Eustis), 1884-1950 (Person)
Extent
From the Series: 15.416 Linear Feet (37 document boxes (DB))
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Brooklyn Museum Archives Repository