Burdick Cards at the Met

Jlighter · #1 11-20-2012, 05:11 PM

On a related note, does anyone know how to make an appointment to see the rest of his collection?

Exhibitman · #2 11-20-2012, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Jlighter

On a related note, does anyone know how to make an appointment to see the rest of his collection?

Start writing a book. The collection is not available to the general public but if you have a research purpose you can contact the prints department and get in.

"reputable collector"; haven't been called that on N54 before

barrysloate · #3 11-20-2012, 07:24 PM

There was a time when the collection was easily accessible to anyone who wanted to see it. Now it's a whole lot tougher, and unless you can convince them that you need to do research, they won't give you an appointment. Over the years they have been swamped by requests, and the collection has had a bit of damage (and likely theft) along the way. That's why they always keep a group of cards framed in the hallway right near the room where it's housed, so the public can at least see a sampling of it.

RCMcKenzie · #4 11-20-2012, 08:38 PM

T206Collector:

Thanks for the info and pics. Some really cool stuff there. Congrats esp. on the signed T201. Just wanted to add that sometimes museums deaccess items to auction houses so those examples you saw as gifts may have reached the public in an honest way. Cheers

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