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Graduate Alumni: Wednesday, December 4th, 2013 - Private Tour of Optical Devices in the Graphic Arts Collection of Princeton University Library

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Wednesday, December 4th, 2013 - Private Tour of Optical Devices in the Graphic Arts Collection of Princeton University Library




PA3 members are invited to a private interactive tour of

 Optical Devices in the Graphic Arts Collection at the Princeton University Library,


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Curator Julie Mellby will showcase a variety of the collection's pre-cinema optical devices, like the Zoetrope, the Phenakistoscope and more.
She will also give the history and demonstrate films from the recently-acquired collection of Pathe-Baby motion pictures.


Join us for this rare opportunity to experience these wonderful antique treasures from the Graphic Arts Collection.

Date:  Wednesday, December 4th, 2013, 5:30 to 7:00
Wine and Cheese will be served
Cost:  Free

Attendees must register in advance - contact Lydia Zaininger '83 at activities@princetonaaa.org to RSVP


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Wednesday, December 4th, 2013 - Private Tour of Optical Devices in the Graphics Arts Collection of the Princeton University Library ( Wednesday, December 4, 2013 - 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM )

Join PA3 for a fascinating, interactive tour of many elements of the Graphic Arts Collection of the Princeton University Library.

Location: Firestone Library - Main Gallery
Cost: Free
Organized by: PA3 & Princeton University Library

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