The Collation
Research and Exploration at the Folger
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Venice paper, bacon, and quiet luxury
Why is there a picture of cooking bacon on this blog? Read on to find out what Heather Wolfe learned about Venice paper, early modern experimentation, and bacon.
Folger tooltips: "Narrow by collection" in the catalog
Want to quickly narrow down your catalog search by collection? Learn how in this post.
Race B4 Race Seminar 2: What We’re Reading and Why
In the second post of the series, a member of the Race Before Race Mentorship Network discuss what they’re reading and thinking about in their monthly Reading Group.
A window on the (Ward) world
Jump into the rabbit hole of the world of John Ward.
How To Find 14 Missing Pages of a Rare Book
Artist Research Fellow Alexander D’Agostino uses ChatCPT to help imagine what the fourteen missing pages of a magical Folger manuscript could be like.
Race B4 Race Seminar 1: What We’re Reading and Why
In the first of a new series, members of the Race Before Race Mentorship Network discuss what they’re reading and thinking about in their monthly Reading Group.
The Address Leaf of the Early Modern Letter
Senior Photographer William Davis looks at the many ways in which an early modern letter might be addressed.
George Saunders in happier times
The tale of George Saunders and his hopes for a wife.
Engraving the Courtesan: Sex Work and “The Renaissance” in Victorian Books
When is a Hollar not a Hollar? When his name is being used in 19th century depictions of early modern women. Folger Fellow Alicia Meyer looks at sexualization, economic power, and the manipulation of the past.
Exit, Pursued by a Polar? Bear
A brief look at Shakespeare’s most famous stage direction.
Re-Framing the Copy
Folger Fellow Nora Epstein explores the work of the copier Thomas Trevelyon.
Reattribution of M.a.11, An account of the many fine seats of noblemen &c. (1763)
Sometimes, we get new information about one of our collection items. In this case, Erin explains how we came to re-attribute the authorship of Folger MS M.a.11.