Historical, Bibliographical, And Descriptive Catalogue Of The Objects Exhibited At The Southampton Art Museum: Established At Southampton, New York (1898)

Parrish, Samuel Longstreth

ISBN 10: 1165490587 / ISBN 13: 9781165490585

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Historical, Bibliographical, And Descriptive Catalogue Of The Objects Exhibited At The Southampton Art Museum: Established At Southampton, New York (1898)
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1165490587
• ISBN 13: 9781165490585
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Historical, Bibliographical, and Descriptive Catalogue of the Objects Exhibited at the Southampton Art Museum: Established at Southampton, New York (1898) is a comprehensive guide to the exhibits at the Southampton Art Museum. The book was written by Samuel Longstreth Parrish, a prominent American lawyer and art collector who was instrumental in the establishment of the museum.The catalogue is divided into two main sections. The first section provides a historical overview of the museum, including its founding and development over time. It also includes biographical information about the museum's founders and key figures in its history.The second section of the catalogue is a detailed description of the museum's exhibits. The objects on display range from paintings and sculptures to decorative arts and historical artifacts. Each item is accompanied by a detailed description, including information about the artist or maker, the date of creation, and any relevant historical or cultural context.In addition to its historical and descriptive content, the catalogue also includes a bibliography of works related to the museum and its exhibits. This makes it a valuable resource for scholars and researchers interested in the history of American art and museums.Overall, Historical, Bibliographical, and Descriptive Catalogue of the Objects Exhibited at the Southampton Art Museum is a comprehensive and informative guide to one of America's most important cultural institutions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.