The Sherlock Holmes in 221 Objects exhibition was held January 12 - April 16 2022 at The Grolier Club in New York City. I was fortunate to be able to attend. It displayed 221 items from the collection of Glen S. Miranker. The highlights were original manuscripts by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and original line drawings by Sindey Paget.
The Grolier Club, New York City
Inside the gallery
The Exhibition web page describes it: Sherlock Holmes in 221 Objects draws upon the preeminent collection assembled by Glen S. Miranker, rich in bibliographic rarities, manuscripts, books, correspondence, and artwork, all with fascinating stories to tell beyond their significance as literary and cultural landmarks. Named for the address of the detective’s Baker Street lodgings, the exhibition presents items that will intrigue bibliophiles, Sherlockians, and general audiences.
Here are some of my photos from the exhibition:
Various editions of The Sign of Four
Items from The Hound of the Baskervilles, including some original manuscript pages
Pirated editions, in which Conan Doyle received no compensation
Original manuscript of The Adventure of the Dancing Men
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The Work of Storytelling, 8 page holograph speech delivered at The Authors' Club, 1896.
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How exciting! So glad (and envious) that you were able to attend.
ReplyDeleteThanks - it is running until 4/16 so you still have an opportunity. Hop on the Lake Shore Limited in Chicago and it will take you right to it. I see this collector also did a similar exhibit at IU's Lilly Library in 2019 on "The History of the BSI (Baker Street Irregulars) in 221 Objects".
ReplyDeleteYou find the most interesting places when you get out and about. I bet that was really fun! 🙂
ReplyDeleteWhat a great opportunity to see this exhibition! Thanks for sharing your photographs.
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