Item Information
Title: Nymphenburg china
Date: 1945
Physical Details: 1 photographic print : b&w ; 12 x 18 cm.
Description: Photograph shows Nymphenburg china recovered during World War II on shelving and floor. Photo likely taken at either Buxheim Monastery or Neuschwanstein Castle.
Item is inscribed on verso (handwritten): This is a small room filled with acquired china made in Nymphenburg (near Munich) also some fine [?] pieces. The Nymphenburg stuff is a lovely Rococo pattern in pure white [?] the molded detail in emerald green only [?] colors are used. It is very light and fresh looking. This is the first time I've ever been really impressed with china.
Identification on verso (stamped): Please credit photo to Edward E. Adams.
Creator: Adams, Edward E., photographer
Forms part of: James J. Rorimer papers, 1921-1982, bulk 1943-1950
Rights Statement: Current copyright status is undetermined
Citation Information: Edward E. Adams. Nymphenburg china, 1945. James J. Rorimer papers, 1921-1982. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Digital ID: 9941