Check out the Rare Book Department’s latest exhibition—In Our Nature: Flora and Fauna of the Americas—to see historic texts and stunning illustrations about the natural world that demonstrate humans’ relationships with native and introduced species.
In addition to the items which included Presidential letters at the Rosenbach, the Free Library Rare Book Department at Parkway Central will show:
History of the Indian Tribes of North America – Published between 1837 and 1844, History of the Indian Tribes of North America was a three volume collection of Native American biographies and accompanying portraits, and is now considered one of the finest examples of 19th century American lithography. Folio sized hand colored lithographic renditions were made from each portrait, and James Hall supplied biographical text. The original paintings were stored in the Smithsonian, and destroyed by fire in 1865; only 5 were rescued.
Also, the Revolutionary War engravings including one by Paul Revere are on view in the Elkins Room, so plenty of Americana to see!
Note: Ticket reservations are based on capacity and offered per half hour. Please reserve your ticket for the time period you will be able to arrive.