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Welcome to the Library Company of Philadelphia's Tumblr page! Founded by Ben Franklin in 1731, we are an independent research library specializing in American history and culture from the 17th through the 19th centuries. This page highlights materials from LCP's extensive collection of rare books, manuscripts, broadsides, ephemera, prints, photographs, and works of art.
Cannot make it to the Common Touch exhibition. Visit it virtually.
Common Touch : The Art of the Senses in the History of the Blind has been supported by The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage.
Last week we celebrated the opening of Common Touch. We invite you to hear, smell, and feel the original work created by Artist-in-Residence, Teresa Jaynes. Common Touch is an exhibition to experience!! #makessense #commontouch
Common Touch : The Art of the Senses in the History of the Blind has been supported by The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage.