Chinese Export Porcelain, September 17-October 18, 1953
Scope and Contents
An exhibition of export porcelain dishes by Chinese artists of the middle ages, celebrating a recent gift of 21 porcelain objects collected in Paris, France and donated to the museum by Legion of Honor co-founder, Alma de Bretteville Spreckels. Additional loans were made by Mrs. D.C. Ashley and Mrs. James V. Coleman.
The exhibition records span one folder of registration receipts. The Bulletin of the California Palace of the Legion of Honor Vol. 11, No. 5 served as the exhibition bulletin and is in the catalog collection. Clippings are in the clipping collection. Installation photograph prints and negatives are in the photograph collection.
Dates
- Creation: September 17-October 18, 1953
Creator
- Spreckels, Alma de Bretteville, 1881-1968 (Donor, Person)
- Ashley, D.C. Mrs. (Lender, Person)
- Coleman, James V. Mrs. (Lender, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
At this time, the exhibition records are unavailable to the public and will only be made available to FAMSF staff upon request.
Extent
0.1 Linear Feet (The exhibition records span one folder plus a bulletin, clippings, and photographs.)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Abstract
An exhibition of export porcelain dishes by Chinese artists of the middle ages, celebrating a recent gift to the museum by Legion of Honor co-founder, Alma de Bretteville Spreckels. Additional loans were made by Mrs. D.C. Ashley and Mrs. James V. Coleman. The exhibition records span one folder plus a bulletin, 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. 11, No. 5 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. Installation photograph prints and negatives are housed in the Legion of Honor Exhibition Photograph collection in box 15.
Cultural context
Geographic
Style / Period
Temporal
- fifteenth century (dates CE)
- fourteenth century (dates CE)
- thirteenth century (dates CE)
- twelfth century (dates CE)
Topical
Repository Details
Part of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco Archives Repository
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr
San Francisco California 94118 USA