Collection: Winter W. Myers Collection | McDaniel College Archives Catalog

Overview

This collection contains ancient Egyptian figures (ushabti, mosaic, amulets, etc), Grecco-Roman terracottas and bronzes, Native American (Zuni, Navajo, Blackfoot, Papago) textiles, clothing, and dishes, and one suit of Edo Period Japanese Armor. Photographs, promotional material, and manuscripts related to the objects are also included. The items were donated to WMC by Westminster local Winter W. Myers upon his death in 1960.

Dates

Majority of material found in New Kingdom-Roman Period
Majority of material found in Edo Period (1615-1868)
Majority of material found in 1880-1890

Creator

Palijczuk, Wasyl (Researcher, Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Box28, Grant Applications Folder has restricted contents. All other content is unrestricted.

Conditions Governing Use

Available for viewing, no photographs.

Extent

31.44 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

This collection was donated by Westminster local, Winter W. Myers. His gift contains ancient Egyptian, Grecco-Roman, Japanese, and Native American artifacts from his worldwide travels.