This drop-in series, hosted by AGO librarians and archivists, gives visitors a first-hand glimpse of highlights from the Edward P. Taylor Library & Archives collection. In this instalment, Collection Development Librarian Erin Rutherford shares a selection of her new acquisitions: books bound by women bookbinders from the turn of the 20th century to the 1920s. Each book is a singular work of art. Their elaborate construction and decoration reveal great artistry and beauty by the hands of Florence Foote, May Rosina Prat, and Mary Effingham Chatfield, among others. Please visit the Marvin Gelber Print & Drawing Study Centre at any point between 6 to 8 pm to enjoy a personalized encounter with this collection.

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