Inventory of the John Risley Putnam collection

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Title: John Risley Putnam collection
Date (inclusive): 1500-1900
Collection Number: 75098
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material: English
Physical Description: 5 oversize boxes (10.2 Linear Feet)
Abstract: Chinese and Tibetan art objects and memorabilia, including scrolls, tankas, embroidery, ornate articles of clothing, and jewelry.
source: Putnam, John Risley
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives

Access

The collection may not be used without permission of the Archivist.

Use

For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Acquisition Information

Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1975.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], John Risley Putnam collection, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Scope and Content of Collection

Chinese and Tibetan art objects and memorabilia, including scrolls, tankas, embroidery, ornate articles of clothing, and jewelry.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Paintings
Art objects, Asian
Embroidery
Scrolls, Chinese
Tankas (Tibetan scrolls)
Putnam, John Risley

 

Chinese and Tibetan art objects and memorabilia, including scrolls, tankas, embroidery, ornate articles of clothing, and jewelry

box 1

Embroidered robe

Conditions Governing Access

Box 1 may not be used without permission of the Archivist.
box 2

Photograph, jewelry, fans, and other art objects and memorabilia

Conditions Governing Access

Box 2 may not be used without permission of the Archivist.
box 3

Embroidered clothing, including jackets, robe and shoes

Conditions Governing Access

Box 3 may not be used without permission of the Archivist.
box 4

Large blue robe with gold embroidery

Access

Box 4 may not be used without permission of the Archivist.
box 5

Embroidered banners

Access

Box 5 may not be used without permission of the Archivist.

Scope and Contents

Contains 2 embroidered banners on red cloth. One banner depicts a man and woman with a crane and a deer. Other banner has printed border and depicts a man riding a deer with a child leading the animal.