How early American collectors hunted for rare, pristine tapestries
In short: Discover the complexities of acquiring significant historical textiles. This session examines how Americans collected tapestries during the early 1900s and the struggle to locate intact masterpieces.
In this scholarly session, Director Thomas P. Campbell examines the historical pursuit of high-quality tapestries. The discussion focuses on the challenges collectors faced when searching for significant pieces that remained in excellent condition.
The event, a collaboration between The Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Frick Collection's Center for the History of Collecting in America, examines the evolving connections between major museums and their donors through the lens of the Met's recent acquisitions.
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