A rare glimpse into the Penn Museum's archives and collections in 1983
Step inside the Penn Museum as it appeared four decades ago. This 1983 PSA captures museum staff conducting research and performing vital conservation work during the 'Ancient Mesopotamia: The Royal Tombs of Ur' exhibition.
The footage provides a window into the museum's operations and galleries during the early 1980s. Viewers can observe the older displays of the Central American, African, and Egyptian galleries, alongside the specialized work occurring in the archives.
The video highlights specific scholarly and technical efforts, such as Mary M. Voigt's research for the Gordion project and Ake Sjorberg's study of cuneiform tablets. It also documents the delicate conservation of the 'Ram in the Thicket' by Virginia Green, illustrating the museum's commitment to preserving ancient treasures.
Source: Cigna [PSA for Penn Museum] (1983)
