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Archives of American Art
Jonathan Oakleaf photograph albums relating to Josh Simpson's Megaplanet
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.oakljona
- Creators:
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Oakleaf, Jonathan
- Dates:
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2005-2006
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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0.9 Linear feet
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
The Jonathan Oakleaf photograph albums relating to Josh Simpson's Megaplanet was compiled by glass collector Jonathan Oakleaf and dates from 2005-2006. Photographs in three albums document glass artist Josh Simpson's work in his Shelburne, Massachusetts studio to create Megaplanet, a 100-pound paperweight, commissioned by the Corning Museum of Glass. The work was completed in 2006.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Jonathan Oakleaf is an art collector in Collinsville, Connecticut who collects the work of glass artist Josh Simpson (1949- ). Simpson is known for his large solid, blown-glass spheres called "Megaplanets." The work for the Corning Museum of Glass was the 1,000th paperweight added to the Museum's collection.
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The collection was donated in 2019 and in 2021 by Jonathan Oakleaf.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research. Access to original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C. Research Center.
Terms of Use
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Keywords
Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
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Glass artists -- Massachusetts -- Shelburne. | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Art -- Collectors and collecting | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Simpson, Josh, 1949- | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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