Catalogue of the Retrospective Loan Exhibition of European Tapestries

Published in 1927, 'Catalogue of the Retrospective Loan Exhibition of European Tapestries' by Phyllis Ackerman is a scholarly work that documents a significant exhibition at the San Francisco Museum of Art. This catalogue presents a historical overview of European tapestry art from the 14th to the early 19th century, highlighting various styles and techniques from regions such as France, Flanders, Germany, and Switzerland. It is notable for being the first complete historical survey of tapestry art in America, emphasizing the medium's evolution and its aesthetic qualities, as well as the diverse themes depicted in the tapestries.