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The American Bookbinders Museum explores and celebrates the craft, culture, and tools of bookbinding.
Did you know that the first rendition of “Twas the Night”, originally titled “A Visit from St. Nicholas”, was published anonymously in the Troy Sentinel in 1823 and later claimed by Clement Clarke? The poem has been published under numerous titles, including “The Night Before Christmas” and “Visit from Santa Claus”. Drawing on the historical record of artistic expression and winter celebrations in Western culture, the poem helped shape early conceptions of Santa Claus, portraying him as a “jolly old elf” or “one that is all-knowing of children’s behavior.” The story had a massive effect on the tradition of gift-giving by popularizing the image of Santa Claus as a figure who delivers presents to children on Christmas Eve. The poem introduced the idea of Santa arriving in a sleigh pulled by reindeer, descending chimneys to leave gifts, and embodying joy and generosity.![]()
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Join us for a virtual webinar with Pamela McColl, author of “Twas the Night: The Art and History of the Classic Christmas Poem,” on December 21 at 11:00am followed by an in person signing of the book at the museum from 1:00-3:00pm.![]()
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Information from Pamela McColl’s “Twas the Night: The Art and History of the Classic Christmas Poem.”![]()
Image of the 1st rendition of “A Visit from St. Nicholas”; public domain
Donations help the ABM support its programming such as its monthly lectures. Did you miss a lecture? Don't worry! We record all of our lectures. Did you enjoy our virtual programming this year? Make a donation today to support future webinar#seasonofgivingi#donateo#ABM #americanbookbindersmuseumu#gift##supportmuseumsseums
This month's collection highlight is the Official Boy Scout Bookbinding Kit! This kit includes everything a scout would need to create a scrapbook and rebind a book or 4 magazine issues. The kit also includes instructions that include bookbinding history. Repair, construction, and familiarity with both book parts and bookbinding tools were required for the badge. Sadly the badge was discontinued in 1987 after 60 years.![]()
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The Official Boy Scout Bookbinding Kit! It includes everything a scout would need to create a scrapbook, rebind a book, or bind together 4 magazine issues. Also included are instructions and the history of bookbinding. Repair, construction, and familiarity with book parts and bookbinding tools were required for the badge. Sadly, the badge was discontinued in 1987 after 60 years. But, the ABM offers Girl Scouts of America’s Book Artist Badge. ![]()
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A donation of any size supports our programming. Donations support every aspect of museum operations at the ABM. We appreciate our community and their participation and support. Join our community of donors today! ![]()
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The American Bookbinders Museum is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Donations are fully tax-deductible depending on your tax situation.![]()
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Do you have a rare book? Do you want to sell it? Do you want to fix it? Learn all this and more in tomorrow's live webinar with the American Bookbinders Museum and Rare Books Specialist Madeleine Moore. Take a peek into the world of rare books, their market, and the rare book room at Powell's. ![]()
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This session will be recorded and available to ticket holders afterward the webinar, so you can revisit the insights anytime!![]()
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This webinar is funded in part by the Foundation for Advancement in Conservation. Scholarships for this webinar are available. For more information please email programs@bookbindersmus#freesf.#museumS#bookbindingo#conservationn#rarebooks##marbling #Paperback##booklover##powellsr #powells
Maria
María. Italian fabric diary with cotton thread details, handmade bridles and painted edges. Year 2003. Dimensions 24x18 cm.
Blanca
Blanca. Collage with sheepskin on both sides. Cuts in the inner sheets and registers of henequen thread. Year 2003. Dimensions 24x18 cm.
Violeta
Violeta. Journal bound in Valencian dyed sheepskin leather, with carved edges, the journal covers in turn form the protection box, French endpapers, bridles and nail details. It was sewn on a loom with linen thread. Year 2003. Dimensions 18x12 [...]
