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Picton and Mack photographic slides of African Textiles, 1979

 Series
Identifier: PSC 581

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection contains a library of 35mm slides covering a wide range of topics, along with some supporting materials. The collection includes field work photographs from expeditions, collection and specimen imagery, AMNH photo studio images of buildings, events, and exhibit photographs, and more. Some slides duplicate negative and print collections.

Dates

  • 1979

Restrictions on Access

Please contact Special Collections; materials are sometimes restricted.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (1 box )

20 Photographic Slides : color ; 35 mm

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Abstract

Photographs of African textiles and textile weaving from the book African textiles: looms, weaving and design by John Picton and John Mack.

Condition

condition reviewed 20110826 good; one slide's mounting is falling apart: needs rehousing

General Note

Most slides refer to page numbers.

General Note

One slide may be misplaced.

Repository Details

Part of the Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library Repository

Contact:
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park West
New York NY 10024 USA
(212) 769-5420