Collector's Corner

Collecting as an individual gives certain advantages over collecting for an institution such as a museum. On recognising an opportunity immediate action can be taken -- no need to consult colleagues or make a case to a board. An individual collector can take more risks. "Private collection"...

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Published inAmerican Musical Instrument Society. Newsletter - American Musical Instrument Society Vol. 48; no. 1; p. 9
Main Author Myers, Arnold
Format Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Canton American Musical Instrument Society 01.04.2019
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Collections
Collectors
Musical instruments
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Summary:Collecting as an individual gives certain advantages over collecting for an institution such as a museum. On recognising an opportunity immediate action can be taken -- no need to consult colleagues or make a case to a board. An individual collector can take more risks. "Private collection" can be interpreted in two ways, the first merely indicating that the costs of acquiring, conserving and housing objects are met from private funds. A stricter interpretation reflects the regrettable fact that objects in private collections are often hidden from public view, and being inaccessible to scholars they are less likely to fulfil their potential in contributing to research and the common pool of knowledge.
ISSN:0160-2365
2374-362X