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Imprints in Time

A special exhibition at the Folger featuring rare books from the collection of Stuart and Mimi Rose

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Dates Fri, Jun 21, 2024 – Sun, Jan 5, 2025

Venue Stuart and Mimi Rose Rare Book and Manuscript Exhibition Hall

Tickets Free; timed-entry pass recommended

From the underworld of Ancient Egypt to the surface of the Moon, Stuart and Mimi Rose’s collection of rare books and manuscripts offers a journey across human history, knowledge, and creativity.

The objects in this special exhibition, which have rarely been displayed before in public, present literary, cultural, and historical high points over a wide span of time.

Explore the 52 extraordinary items on exhibit