Wharton at the World’s Fair
The Trylon and Perisphere at the center of the 1939-1940 New York World's Fair.Image source: New York Public Library, Manuscripts and
The Annual Members’ Party
A great turnout at the 2016 Members' Party. Last month the tents went up, we brought out the tablecloths and
A Late Summer Honeymoon Cruise
The beautifully illustrated title page of Wharton and Letty’s honeymoon journal. As another summer gives way to the crisp fall
Remembering Ruth Esherick Bascom
It is with heavy hearts that we share with you all new of the death of Ruth Esherick Bascom, 93, daughter of
Wharton to Wendell
In light of the exhibition “Wharton to Wendell” at the new Modernism Museum Mount Dora in Florida, celebrating the work of Wharton
Wharton Esherick–Reader of Banned Books?
"Book Shop" woodcut print by Wharton Esherick, 1925 of the Centaur Book Shop This month's blog post was written by Lynne
Poets in Wharton’s Library: Ford Madox Ford
Ford Madox Ford, poet and novelist. Image c. 1905, in the public domain via Wikimedia. In honor of National Poetry
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Consuelo Kanaga & Marjorie Content
The Wharton Esherick Museum celebrates Women’s History Month by featuring Consuelo Kanaga and Marjorie Content, two important photographers, clients, and friends of
A Lasting Friendship
Portrait of Wharton Esherick by Henry Varnum Poor, 1932. Oil on canvas, Wharton Esherick Museum collection We'd like to apologize
A Turkey Tale
Turkey Gobbler Land. Click image to enlarge. Early in his career, Wharton frequented Philadelphia's Centaur Bookshop. He collaborated with the