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Friend or Faux

"Friend or Faux: Imitation and Invention from Innocent to Fraudulent" explores the notion of authenticity across a range of periods and media, looking at objects ranging from innocent copies made as family mementos to illegal forgeries intended to deceive.  More

George Washington, autograph retained draft to Betty Washington Lewis

Collections

The Rosenbach’s adjacent 1860s townhouses provide an intimate setting for an expanding collection of nearly 400,000 rare books, manuscripts, and ﬁne and decorative artist objects, dating from the 6th century B.C.E. to the present day.

Education

One of our founders Dr. Rosenbach bought his ﬁrst rare book at the age of 12! The Rosenbach recognizes that art and literature can be remarkably inspiring for a child. The museum aims to engage learners of all ages with its collections through its work with local schools and the creation of a series of special family programs.

Programs & Events

The Rosenbach offers a wide variety of programs and events to engage visitors in the museum’s remarkable and expanding collection and inspire curiosity, inquiry, and creativity.

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