This rare catalogue features detailed descriptions and illustrations of hundreds of items from the extensive collection of Edwin Babcock Holden, a noted collector of Americana and fine engravings. The catalogue offers a fascinating glimpse into the tastes and interests of a leading art enthusiast of the early 20th century. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Includes report of the director of fine arts, of the director of the Museum, and of the director of the Technical schools.