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Behind the Bookcase Tour | Fakes & Forgeries | In-Person

  • The Rosenbach 2008 Delancey Street Philadelphia, PA, 19103 United States (map)

Registration

  • Admission for this tour is $30. Members receive exclusive discounts on our programs and courses. Not a member? Learn more.

  • Please check your spam folder for your email confirmation. If you have questions, please call (215) 732-1600 or email rsvp@rosenbach.org.

  • This program is for those 18 and older.

  • Registration opens for Delancey Society members on Friday, December 5, for Rosenbach members on Friday, December 12, and for the general public on Friday, January 2.

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Description

What is the difference between a fake and a forgery? How do either of those differ from a copy? And why does authenticity matter in museum collections? In this tour, we’ll explore these questions with a wide range of objects in the Rosenbach’s collection. We’ll look at some of “Shakespeare’s” greatest works, a mug that once “belonged” to George Washington, a manuscript draft by Edgar Allan Poe, and more to uncover the truths and reveal the mysteries that follow fakes and forgeries. 

Sponsors

The Rosenbach’s Fakes & Forgeries Behind the Bookcase Tour is generously sponsored by Roberta and Joel Porter.

Behind the Bookcase: Hands-on Tours at The Rosenbach

Behind the Bookcase: Hands-on Tours offer unparalleled access to see, and even touch, rare and important items not usually on view to the public. Each program is dedicated to a different author, theme, or topic and grants a truly hands-on experience with materials in The Rosenbach’s inspiring collection.

See all upcoming tours here. Space is limited and advance registration is strongly recommended. 

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