Welcome to the Metzger Collection Online Database!

Note: at this point the online database includes many of the Metzger Collection objects on display. Work is in progress to expand both the number of items included and the information available for each. Thank you for your patience.

Tips for Searching

Keyword Search

The Keyword Search button allows you to perform a general search across multiple fields for any catalog records online. Keyword searches use OR as the default connector between words (e.g. a search for Black Obelisk will return records associated with Black OR Obelisk). If you want to find records where both keywords are found, type in AND between the two words. To search for a specific phrase, be sure to put the phrase within quotes (e.g. "Dead Sea Scrolls"). You can also use the asterisk (*) as a wildcard (e.g. a search for histor* would come up with records containing history, histories, historical, etc.). Searches are not case sensitive.

Advanced Search

The Advanced Search button can help you be more specific with your search. You can search for a word or phrase within a particular search category or use multiple categories to further narrow down your search results. For example, searching Stone in the Object Name field will bring up any records with Stone in the title (e.g. the "Rosetta Stone" or "Moabite Stone"), without having to sift through all objects made out stone. You can also search Creator (artist/sculptor/etc.) records through Advanced Search. Phrase searching with quotes and use of wildcards (*) are available in Advanced Search.

Random Images

The Random Images button is a great way to browse the collection by just the images. Each Random Images page displays a random assortment of images from the records online. If something piques your interest, click the thumbnail to view a larger version of the image.

Browse the Collection

The Browse the Collection button is like the Random Images button, but includes the Object Name and ID Number alongside the image of a random assortment form the records online. If something piques your interest, click the thumbnail to view a larger version of the image.