Burdick at the Met

[bigfanNY]

When I visted in 1975 they asked if we wanted a guide we said yes (I still have it looks like a condensed American card catalog). It was very helpful identifying which albums and books to ask to see.
The Wagner was in the album with a stamp hinge. I noticed that the Wagner has evidence on the lower edge where folks lifted it to see the back.
A Docent helped us and although not with us every minute he did look at albums when we were finished.

[toppcat]

Originally Posted by bigfanNY

When I visted in 1975 they asked if we wanted a guide we said yes (I still have it looks like a condensed American card catalog). It was very helpful identifying which albums and books to ask to see.
The Wagner was in the album with a stamp hinge. I noticed that the Wagner has evidence on the lower edge where folks lifted it to see the back.
A Docent helped us and although not with us every minute he did look at albums when we were finished.

This?

[ALBB]

Yea, that sounds like how they operated back then, but just seem to recall reading something about some key cards " gone missing " ..blank spots in album,....

[T206Collector]

Link to the album pages:

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collec...earchField=All

[bigfanNY]

YES that is guide to collection. This is interior where we marked which items we wished to see. As I recall he would bring 2 cartloads and when we finished one he would reshelf the items and bring us next cart.

[bigfanNY]

YES that is guide to collection. This is interior where we marked which items we wished to see. As I recall he would bring 2 cartloads and when we finished one he would reshelf the items and bring us next cart.
A very different experiance than what is offered now.
And yes I had heard that a number of cards were stolen from the collection which led to increased security and eventually to extremely limited access to the collection. Which is a shame because clearly Mr. Burdick wanted to share his collection with those who most appreciated it.