Cultural Connections: Museums and Libraries of Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley

Reference Type	Book
Year of Publication	1991
Contributors	Author: Morris J. Vogel
Language	English
Number of Pages	255pp.
Publisher	Temple University Press
City	Philadelphia, PA
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Region	United States
Library Type	Academic Libraries Archives and Special Collections Museums Public Libraries
Chronological Period	1800-1849 1850-1899 18th century 1900-1949 1950-1999
ISBN	9780877228400
Abstract	Illustrates the history, civilization, and social conditions of the United States via artifacts, paintings, and other objects from the collections of cultural institutions in Philadelphia and environs.
Annotation	The guidebook provides brief descriptions of museums, libraries and other cultural institutions in the regions, Extensive illustrations are used to explore the history of collecting and why society has come to treasure certain works of art, and particular books, manuscripts, and specimens.