Flight of the Image: An Exhibition of Feathers, September 27-November 16, 1952
Scope and Contents
An exhibition examining the use and imagery of feathers in art and objects across cultures, including native and indigenous cultures of North America, South America, the South Pacific, and Hawaii. As well as feathers in circus paraphernalia and Victorian styles, bird specimens, and various clothing and art objects.
The exhibition records span eight folders and include a press release, object and price lists, planning notes and correspondence, general correspondence, insurance information, and registration receipts. The Bulletin of the California Palace of the Legion of Honor Vol. 10, No. 7 served as the exhibition catalog and is in the catalog collection. Clippings are in the clipping collection. Installation and object photograph prints and negatives are in the photograph collection. Photographs of models wearing hats are also in the photograph collection.
Dates
- Creation: September 27-November 16, 1952
Conditions Governing Access
The price list must be redacted before viewing.
Extent
0.3 Linear Feet (The exhibition records span eight folders plus a catalog, clippings, and photographs.)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Abstract
An exhibition examining the use and imagery of feathers in art and objects across cultures, including native and indigenous cultures of North America, South America, the South Pacific, and Hawaii. As well as feathers in circus paraphernalia and Victorian styles, bird specimens, and various clothing and art objects. The exhibition records span eight folders plus a catalog, clippings, and photographs.
Arrangement
The materials are separated by content and type and organized chronologically.
Separated Materials
The Bulletin of the California Palace of the Legion of Honor Vol. 10, No. 7 served as the exhibition bulletin and is in the Legion of Honor Exhibition Catalog collection in box 1. Clippings are housed within the Legion of Honor Exhibition Clippings collection in box 2. Object and installation photograph prints and negatives are housed in the Legion of Honor Exhibition Photograph collection in box 12.
Cultural context
Geographic
Style / Period
Topical
Repository Details
Part of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco Archives Repository
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr
San Francisco California 94118 USA