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Carl and Betty Pforzheimer Glass Art Ephemera, 1981-2021, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 1875

Scope and Contents

The Carl and Betty Pforzheimer glass art ephemera is a collection of ephemera about studio glass art and artists. Some of the materials were found within the Pforzheimers' print items donated in 2022, and some were given to the Pforzheimers by others. The ephemera includes mailers, brochures, auction notices, newspaper and magazine clippings, items printed out from the internet, photographs, and other miscellaneous items. This collection has been divided into three series.

Series I. Artists contains ephemera organized by artist. Items have been arranged alphabetically.

Series II. Galleries and Auction Houses contains ephemera organized by gallery or auction house. Items have been arranged alphabetically.

Series III. Other contains ephemera about collecting, workshops, and museums. This series also contains photographs.

Dates

  • Creation: 1981-2021, undated

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research use.

Biographical / Historical

Carl H. Pforzheimer III and Betty Pforzheimer began collecting glass art in 1979. On March 29, 2022, the couple donated approximately 300 pieces of studio glass art, and over 100 books to the Peabody Essex Museum ("Significant...").

Extent

.83 Linear Feet (2 boxes, 1 flat file)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Carl and Betty Pforzheimer glass art ephemera is a collection of ephemera about studio glass art and artists. Some of the materials were found within the Pforzheimers' print items donated in 2022, and some were given to the Pforzheimers by others. The ephemera includes mailers, brochures, auction notices, newspaper and magazine clippings, items printed out from the internet, photographs, and other miscellaneous items.

Series List

I. Artists

II. Galleries and Auction Houses

III. Other

Physical Location

Phillips Library Stacks

Provenance

This material was donated by Carl and Betty Pforzheimer on March 29, 2022 (Acc PEM 2022.6).

Bibliography and Related Collections

"Significant Collection of Glass Donated to PEM." Peabody Essex Museum, April 12, 2022. Accessed August 12, 2022. https://www.pem.org/press-news/significant-collection-of-glass-donated-to-pem.

Processing Information

This material was placed in acid free folders.

Title
Carl and Betty Pforzheimer Glass Art Ephemera
Author
Hilary Streifer
Date
August 2022
Description rules
Dacs
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Phillips Library Repository

Contact:
Peabody Essex Museum
306 Newburyport Turnpike
Rowley MA 01969 USA