Papers, 1794-1952, 1934-1952 (bulk)

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Papers, 1794-1952, 1934-1952 (bulk)

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The papers of collector Arthur W. Clement (1878-1952) consist of records relating to his research on early American decorative arts such as pottery, china, porcelain, and pewter, the individuals who practiced these arts, and the development of his personal collection of ceramics. Included are letters from collectors, museum curators, and directors regarding objects and collections; mock-ups and drafts of his articles and essays; lecture texts; clippings of articles relating to objects, some written by Clement; and photostats of letters and documents of early potters such as William Tucker. Included, as well, are two scrapbooks containing clippings; invitations; announcements to meetings, exhibition openings, and lectures; and photographs.

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Brooklyn Museum. Department of Decorative Arts.

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The records of the Department of Decorative Arts at the Brooklyn Museum document the administrative and curatorial activities of the department from soon after its inception up through the present day. From the description of Records, Exhibition views: installations. Home Furnishings, Old and New. Designed by Gruen, Kauffmann, Nelson, and Wormley. 1957. (Brooklyn Museum Libraries & Archives). WorldCat record id: 84679131 ...

Brooklyn Museum

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The origins of the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences extend back to 1823, with the founding of the Brooklyn Apprentices' Library. The Library, located at the corner of Cranberry and Henry Streets in the neighborhood of Brooklyn Heights, was established for the education and cultural enrichment of young tradesmen. In 1841, the Library relocated to the building of the Brooklyn Lyceum, an organization devoted to intellectual pursuits in the arts and sciences, at the corner of Washington and C...

Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences. Museum

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Brooklyn Museum of Art

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Clement, Arthur W. (Arthur Wilfred), 1878-

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Arthur W. Clement was born in 1878, the son of a Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Nathaniel Holmes Clement. He attended Yale College (class of 1900) and after graduating from New York Law School in 1902, he worked for the law firms of Cravath & Henderson and Tipple & Plitt. He became a partner at the firm of Bigham, Englar, Jones & Houston. He served as a trustee of the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences and a member of the Governin...

Tucker, William E., 1801-1857

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