The Three Bears' Christmas (Exhibition)

Exist Dates

1949 December 10 - 1950 January 5

Biographical or Historical Note

abstract

Exhibition. Opened in December 10,1949 and closed January 5, 1950. Located in Section 2, Floor 1 in the 77th Street Foyer at the American Museum of Natural History. "The Three Bears" Christmas" was a holiday exhibit featuring an imaginative interpretation of the Three Bears children story.

Summary

"The Three Bears" Christmas" was a holiday exhibit featuring an imaginative interpretation of the Three Bears children story. Shown were Mama, Papa and Baby Bear celebrating their Christmas in a winter setting. The life-sized bears were modeled in plaster by Mr. Ludwig G. Ferraglio of the Museum's special exhibition corps and were displayed in the 77th Street Foyer of the American Museum of Natural History from December 10, 1949 through January 5, 1950.

Individuals and institutions involved in the creation of the exhibition: AMNH Special Exhibitions

Sources

American Museum of Natural History Press Release, December 10, 1949. Departmental Records, 101; American Museum of Natural History Library Archives.

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Related Corporate, Personal, and Family Names

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

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