New York University, Bobst Library

Images of Benjamin Franklin: As Seen by Himself and Others

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This exhibit of Benjamin Franklin documents, artifacts, and memorabilia drawn from private collections in addition to the library’s own holdings, was created to celebrate the founding father's 300th birthday. Since the firm had previously designed the original permanent exhibits and case structures, the fabrication and installation demands of the exhibit were minimized, allowing the curators to focus the majority of their efforts on the exhibit’s scholarship and presentation.