Public Notice — Richmond
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The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts announces termination of long-standing loans (1950 and 1952) of 18th–20th century silver objects from J. Lewis Skoggs; contact the VMFA Registrar for details or retrieval instructions.
Key Takeaways
- VMFA is terminating loans made in 1950 and 1952
- Affected objects: 18th–20th century silver pieces
- Original lender: J. Lewis Skoggs (residing in Berryville in 1953)
- Contact VMFA Registrar at 804-340-1651 for information
Research context
What to do next
- 1
Contact the VMFA Registrar
Call 804-340-1651 to request details about the terminated loans and retrieval process.
- 2
Prepare proof of ownership
Gather loan agreements, correspondence, or estate documents showing J. Lewis Skoggs' connection to the objects.
- 3
Arrange retrieval or disposition
Coordinate with the registrar to schedule pickup or agree on alternate disposition per museum guidance.
Frequently asked questions
- What does 'notice of termination of loan' mean for these silver objects?
- It means VMFA is ending the loan agreement and the items should be retrieved or otherwise accounted for.
- Who should I contact for more information about these loans?
- Call the VMFA Registrar for the Permanent Collection at 804-340-1651.
- Do I need proof of ownership to retrieve the items?
- Yes; the museum will likely require documentation proving ownership or authority to claim the objects—contact the registrar to confirm requirements.
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Legal terms in this notice
- loan (museum context)
- Objects given to a museum for safekeeping or display without transferring ownership.
- termination of loan
- Formal end of the loan agreement requiring return or disposition of items.
- registrar
- Museum staff member responsible for records, care, and movements of collection items.
Full Notice Text
Notice of Termination of Loan: The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) hereby publishes this notice of termination for the following loans to VMFA in 1950 and 1952 by J. Lewis Skoggs residing, in 1953, in Berryville, VA: 53 18th-20th c. American, English, European, Russian silver objects. For information regarding these loans, please contact VMFA Registrar for the Permanent Collection at 804-340-1651.