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| Sample pin cushion postcards made from facsimiles of postcards in the State Library of Massachusetts collections. |
The State Library will participate again this year in ArtWeek, a state-wide festival that runs from April 26 to May 5, 2019, and that features hundreds of unique and creative experiences that are hands-on, interactive, or offer behind-the-scenes access to artists or the creative process.
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| Example of an historic pin cushion postcard. |
After a brief introduction to the history of pin cushion postcards (a type of novelty postcard popular in the early 1900s) and a viewing of the State Library’s vintage Massachusetts State House postcards, participants will use facsimiles of the vintage postcards to create their own State House pin cushion postcards to take home. This is a hands-on creative exercise that promises to be both fun and informative!
There is no charge, and all supplies will be provided. Seats are limited, so registration is required:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ArtWeek2019
Thursday, May 2, 2019 – 3 to 4:30pm
State Library of Massachusetts, Special Collections Department
Massachusetts State House, Room 55
24 Beacon Street / Boston, MA 02133
Questions? Please contact the Special Collections Department: special.collections@mass.gov.
