Title:The Brandywine Heritage Exhibition Catalog (1971) with Signed Ephemera
Publication Details:
- Catalog: Original 1971 exhibition publication from The Brandywine Heritage
- Cover Signatures: Andrew Wyeth (1907–2009) and Carolyn Bockius Wyeth (1871–1965, signed as "Mrs. N.C. Wyeth")
- Publisher: Brandywine River Museum, Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania
- Condition: Fair; cover exhibits age-appropriate staining, interior pages remain clean and intact
Accompanying Ephemera:
1. Brandywine River Museum Envelope
- Date: Postmarked December 24, 1971
- Design: Features a reproduction of an N.C. Wyeth illustration
- Museum Stamp: Original institutional marking present
2. George A. Weymouth Exhibition Card
- Dimensions: 7.4 × 6.1 in (18.8 × 15.5 cm)
- Context: Weymouth (1936–2016) was a noted artist and co-founder of the Brandywine Conservancy. He also wrote the dedication of the catalog.
Provenance:
- From the collection of a private Chadds Ford-based Wyeth collector, an early donor to the Brandywine River Museum
- Maintained in stable private custody prior to acquisition
Dimensions:
- Catalog: 9.5 × 10 in (24.1 × 25.4 cm)
- Envelope: 9.5 × 2.25 in (24.1 × 5.7 cm)
Curatorial Notes:
This grouping represents a significant Wyeth family artifact, linking three generations of Brandywine Valley artists. The dual-signed catalog is particularly noteworthy given Carolyn Wyeth's declining health in 1971 (she died in 1973). The inclusion of period institutional ephemera enhances this ensemble's research value for studies of:
- The Brandywine School's exhibition history
- Mid-20th century American regionalist print culture
- Wyeth family provenance trails
Conservation Status:
- Ephemera show minor handling wear but remain structurally sound
Title:The Brandywine Heritage Exhibition Catalog (1971) with Signed Ephemera
Publication Details:
- Catalog: Original 1971 exhibition publication from The Brandywine Heritage
- Cover Signatures: Andrew Wyeth (1907–2009) and Carolyn Bockius Wyeth (1871–1965, signed as "Mrs. N.C. Wyeth")
- Publisher: Brandywine River Museum, Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania
- Condition: Fair; cover exhibits age-appropriate staining, interior pages remain clean and intact
Accompanying Ephemera:
1. Brandywine River Museum Envelope
- Date: Postmarked December 24, 1971
- Design: Features a reproduction of an N.C. Wyeth illustration
- Museum Stamp: Original institutional marking present
2. George A. Weymouth Exhibition Card
- Dimensions: 7.4 × 6.1 in (18.8 × 15.5 cm)
- Context: Weymouth (1936–2016) was a noted artist and co-founder of the Brandywine Conservancy. He also wrote the dedication of the catalog.
Provenance:
- From the collection of a private Chadds Ford-based Wyeth collector, an early donor to the Brandywine River Museum
- Maintained in stable private custody prior to acquisition
Dimensions:
- Catalog: 9.5 × 10 in (24.1 × 25.4 cm)
- Envelope: 9.5 × 2.25 in (24.1 × 5.7 cm)
Curatorial Notes:
This grouping represents a significant Wyeth family artifact, linking three generations of Brandywine Valley artists. The dual-signed catalog is particularly noteworthy given Carolyn Wyeth's declining health in 1971 (she died in 1973). The inclusion of period institutional ephemera enhances this ensemble's research value for studies of:
- The Brandywine School's exhibition history
- Mid-20th century American regionalist print culture
- Wyeth family provenance trails
Conservation Status:
- Ephemera show minor handling wear but remain structurally sound
