Poisoned Palettes: Exploring the Deadly Beauty of Manuscripts at the Walters Art Museum

Sponsored by The Baltimore Bibliophiles

Open to member of FABS Societies

Dear FABS Club members:

I hope many of you will be able to join us on Thursday, October 24, for “Poisoned Palettes: Exploring the Deadly Beauty of Manuscripts at the Walters Art Museum.” Our speakers are Lynley Herbert, Head of Rare Books and Manuscripts, Annette Ortiz, Conservation Scientist and Abigail Quandt, Head of Conservation, Books and Paper. Their presentation is a virtual introduction to a major upcoming exhibit at the Walters: If Books Could Kill (December 18, 2024-August 05, 2025.)  If Books Could Kill casts light on the hidden dangers of manuscripts within the Walters’ rich collection and reveals the delicate science behind recognizing those toxic materials and handling them safely today. The program on October 24 will highlight the challenges facing these experts on a daily basis. And to have a closer look at those challenges, please visit the exhibit. The exhibit link is: https://thewalters.org/exhibitions/if-books-could-kill/

For the link to the October 24 ZOOM program contact Jennifer Larson info@fabsocieties.org