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Origins & Variety of Movable Structures in the Book Format

Library Of Congress

Education

At the Library of Congress

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Toy and moveable books have fascinated and entertained children and adults alike for centuries. This talk explores the origins and variety of movable structures in the book format. Focusing on the innovative books published by Dean and Son during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, the "first golden age of pop-up books" is discussed as well as factors that allowed movable books to flourish. A variety of early toy and movable books from the Library of Congress collections are displayed.

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Library of Congress
Language
English
Country
United States
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