Photographer:

Adams, Edward E.  Search this

Type:

Photographs

Place:

Germany

Date:

1945

Place of publication, production, or execution:

Other

Physical Description:

1 photographic print : b&w ; 12 x 18 cm.

Summary:

Photograph shows Nymphenburg china recovered during World War II on shelving and floor. Photo likely taken at either Buxheim Monastery or Neuschwanstein Castle. <br> Item is inscribed on verso (handwritten): This is a small room filled with acquired china made in Nymphenburg (near Munich) also some fine [?] pieces. The Nymphenburg stuff is a lovely Rococo pattern in pure white [?] the molded detail in emerald green only [?] colors are used. It is very light and fresh looking. This is the first time I've ever been really impressed with china. <br> Identification on verso (stamped): Please credit photo to Edward E. Adams.

Citation:

Edward E. Adams. Nymphenburg china, 1945. James J. Rorimer papers, 1921-1982. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

Use Note:

Current copyright status is undetermined

Location Note:

Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution Washington, D.C. 20560

Topic:

Pottery  Search this

World War, 1939-1945  Search this

World War, 1939-1945--Art and the war  Search this

Record number:

(DSI-AAA)9941

See more items in:

James J. Rorimer papers, 1921-1982, bulk 1943-1950

Data Source:

Archives of American Art

EDAN-URL:

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