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Hello!<br><br>
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I am writing today to let you know that we are offering two verbal
description tours this summer centered around the new tactile
installation of President Lincon's face mask and hand casts.<br><br>
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Located in the “America’s Presidents” exhibition, the tactile
installation consists of a free-standing display with 3D-printed
reproductions of the casts, which date from 1917 and are located nearby
in a glass-enclosed case. The casts are based on molds that were made
during Lincoln’s lifetime: one face mask was made in 1860, and the other
mask and a set of two hands were made in 1865. In addition to the
tactile, we will also explore, through verbal descriptions and
storytelling, other nearby portraits of Abraham Lincoln: a recently
acquired life size oil painting of Lincoln by W.F.K. Travers, and the
iconic "cracked plate" photograph by Alexander
Gardner.<br><br>
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Tour dates are June 27 at 5-6 pm, and July 13 at 1-2 pm. Please select
one date, as the same tour will be repeated. Registration is required by
emailing me at <a href="mailto:jonesve@si.edu">jonesve@si.edu</a> or
replying to this email. Space will be limited in order to ensure a
positive experience for everyone, so sign up soon to attend this lively
and and participatory tour experience! <br><br>
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Please share this email with others who might be interested.<br><br>
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Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.<br><br>
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All the best,<br><br>
Vanessa<br><br>
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<b>Vanessa Jones </b>(she/her)<br><br>
<i>Access Programs Manager<br>
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Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery<br><br>
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202.633.8506<br><br>
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