Journal Article

Objects of desire: creating legacies, one collection at a time


Abstract: Although their motivations might appear different, both individual collectors and museum curators seek to define themselves and leave their mark on the world through the things that they acquire.

Keywords: Collectors and collecting;

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of Boston

Part of Series: Regional Review

Publication Date: 2004

Issue: Q 4 2003 / Q1 2004

Pages: 10-19