Indianapolis IN, The John Herron Art Institute

Current name(s) of destination(s): 
Indianapolis IN, Indianapolis Museum of Art
Country: 
USA
Destination category: 
Institution
Institutional history: 

Now known as the Herron School of Art and Design the school was incorporated into Indiana University in 1967 and then two years later, it became part of IUPUI—Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. In 1970, the Indianapolis Museum of Art separated from the school, taking with it a majority of Herron's art collection.

Notes on distribution: 

In May 2017 it was confirmed via email that the Museum does hold 7 objects accessioned in 1913 associated with the BSAE. These include: 1 Predynastic bowl, 3 First Dynasty vessels, a Middle Kingdom string of beads, a fragment of shabti, and a kohl pot with a lid.

Related archive documents

Relevant publications: 

Recently acquired Egyptian collection. - In: Bulletin of the Art Association of Indianapolis, Ind., The John Herron Art Institute 15, no. 4 (1928) 27-29 (*)

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