Short Introduction
The Library holds one of the most extensive collections of books, magazines, art and film in the country, with over 6 million items.
With regards to Muybridge items, in addition to 1,418 Collotype prints, there is a photograph album titled “The Attitudes of Animals in Motion: by Muybridge”, 1881, that was presented by Muybridge to Dr. William Pepper, Provost of the University of Pennsylvania. This item was given to the Library by Dr. Pepper in 1897.
The library also holds a number of books on and by Muybridge.
Rights & Reproduction Information
Please contact Karen Lightner, Head of Art Department with queries.
Online Presence
Collection Items:
Photographic Material
Prints: 1581
Publications
Books by Muybridge: 7
Books concerning Muybridge: 12
Address:
Print and Picture Collection
Free Library of Philadelphia
1901 Vine St.
Philadelphia,
PA 19119
, USA
Phone: +1 215-686-5322.
Website: www.freelibrary.org
Email: erefpix@freelibrary.org
Lead Contact:
Karen Lightner, Head of Art Department(Lightnerk@freelibrary.org)
Open Hours:
9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday - Friday
Accessibility of Muybridge Collections to Public:
Collection is uncatalogued, however it is available to the public to view upon request. There is no permanent display of the material.