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 recovered Nymphenburg china confiscated during World War II stacked on shelving. Photo likely taken at either Buxheim Monastery or Neuschwanstein Castle. <br> Item is inscribed on verso (handwritten): Here is a better view of some of the Nymphenburg china. It is very similar to Dresden china except this particular set (several hundred pieces making a complete service) is in 2 colors only, raised molded detail in bright green on a pale white background. It is a very light gay looking Rococo design. <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)9949

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

Data Source:

Archives of American Art

EDAN-URL:

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