Osborne Homestead Museum in Derby to display rare book collection

DERBY - Osborne Homestead Museum is hosting a display and presentation of its rare and unique books by museum docent Patricia Sweeney, at 1 p.m. July 23. 

Registration is required.

This is a “rare” treat indeed for all book lovers, librarians, browsers, or anyone interested in such special antiques.  

Guests will view beautifully illustrated volumes of Japanese art prints that Frances Osborne Kellogg collected, as well as unusual books of note, such as one on Jacobean embroidery.  

Mrs. Osborne Kellogg met many famous and influential people in her lifetime of 80 years, including celebrities appearing before the Woman’s Club of Ansonia, Derby, and Shelton.  Several noted authors personally inscribed books for her and these will be shown. 

Among the volumes on display will be several volumes by her uncle, Henry E. Krehbiel of New York City, a celebrated music critic and author.  

This rare book collection has never been shared with the public before, so this is a special opportunity not to be missed.

This is a free event. To register please call 203-734-2513. The Osborne Homestead Museum, a facility of the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s State Parks & Public Outreach Division, is located at 500 Hawthorne Ave.

This is a press release from the Osborne Homestead Museum.