Museum Treasures in Needlepoint (Exhibition)

Exist Dates

1973 September 13 - 1973 December 31

Biographical or Historical Note

abstract

Exhibition. Opened in September 13, 1973 and closed December 31, 1973. Located in Section 1A, Floor 1 in Gallery 77 at the American Museum of Natural History. "Museum Treasures in Needlepoint" was an exhibition of needlepoint designs inspired by the Museum's American Indian artifacts.

Summary

"Museum Treasures in Needlepoint" was an exhibition of needlepoint designs inspired by the Museum's American Indian artifacts. Mrs. Nora F.Cammann, a native New Yorker, designed needlepoint on pillows, slippers, stools belts and other household and personal items which were displayed next to the artifacts which inspired their creation. Charles Scribner's Son published Mrs. Cammann's book, "Needlepoint Designs from American Indian Art" to coincide with the opening of the exhibition. The exhibit was on view in Gallery 77 of the American Museum of Natural History from September 13 through December 31, 1973.

Individuals and institutions involved in the creation of the exhibition: Charles Scribner's Sons

Sources

"American Museum of Natural History Press Release, August 30, 1973. Departmental Records, 101; American Museum of Natural History Library Archives. Manhattan East, 9/11/73; New Yorker, 10/8/73 and 10/15/73; Village Voice, 10/4/73; Park East; Schenectady Gazette, 12/27/73; New York Post, 10/10/73; Women's Way, 10/31/73. "

"American Museum of Natural History Press Release, August 30, 1973. Departmental Records, 101; American Museum of Natural History Library Archives.

Manhattan East, 9/11/73. "

New Yorker, 10/8/73 and 10/15/73.

Village Voice, 10/4/73.

Park East, 12/27/73.

Schenectady Gazette, 12/27/73.

New York Post, 10/10/73.

Women's Way, 10/31/73.

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Related Corporate, Personal, and Family Names

American Museum of Natural History. Gallery 77.
Location of exhibition.

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