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Treasures of a President: FDR and the Sea
The South Street Seaport Museum and the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum are proud to present: 'Treasures of a President: FDR and the Sea.' The exhibition will explore FDR’s deep connections to the sea and reveal many of the greatest treasures from his naval and maritime collections.
On View Starting October 22, 2008 |
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Discover Hidden Treasure at
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Treasures of a President: FDR and the Sea
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| Among FDR’s greatest passions was his enormous naval and maritime collections, which reflect the President’s lifelong love of the sea and sailing. Treasures explores FDR’s deep connections to the sea and reveals many of the greatest pieces from his naval and maritime collections. This will be the first exhibition of these collections in New York City. |
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Bowne & Company Stationers
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The shop now open at 211 Water Street evokes Bowne & Co., Stationer, as it appeared in the late 19th century. The Museum's gift shop, Bowne is also a working letterpress office and continues to take commissions for cards, announcements, and other social stationery. All text is set and composed by hand using Bowne’s historic antique type collection and then printed on original 19th century treadle-powered platen presses. For more information call (212) 748-8651 or email bowne@southstseaport.org.
Hours at Bowne & Co. 10am - 6pm, Tuesday through Sunday. |
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