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WHYY | ‘Philadelphia Revealed’ exhibit uncovers the city’s history in things that survived

The city’s historic Atwater Kent collection returns to public view for the first time since being transferred to Drexel University.

"A stadium turnstile and crushed copper kettles.

Quaker-made lacework and murals from Gimbel’s.

A Miss Flora McFlimsey with hair done in rings …

These are a few of Philly’s favorite things — at least that’s what Drexel University hopes.

About 650 objects selected from the Philadelphia historical archive are now on display at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.

Philadelphia Revealed: Unpacking the Attic is the first major showcase of the city’s archive of objects since the Atwater Kent Museum of Philadelphia closed and Drexel University assumed stewardship of the approximately 35,000-piece collection dating back the 17th century."

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Read the full article "‘Philadelphia Revealed’ exhibit uncovers the city’s history in things that survived" online at whyy.org by Peter Dobrin (July 23, 2024). 

Featured Image: From the opening reception for Philadelphia Revealed: Unpacking the Attack, July 18, 2024. Wyche Studios (Credit); Liz Russell (Photographer)

 

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