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Learn MoreFriday, March 21, 2025 at 4:10 p.m. - 4:40 p.m.
Friday, March 21, 2025 at 4:10 p.m. - 4:40 p.m.
Katrina Ganson (OC 2026) leads an informal discussion on Edmonia Lewis's Bust of James Peck.
This event is part of our Object Talk series, during which the Allen’s Gallery Guides give informal talks on their favorite objects in the collection. We hope to see you there!
Please meet in the King Sculpture Court.
Image: Edmonia Lewis (American, 1844–1907). Bust of James Peck, 1874. Marble. R. T. Miller Jr. Fund, 2002.3.
Access Statement:
This talk will be held in a wheelchair- and rolling walker-accessible building. Restrooms are gender-specific and wheelchair-accessible. The work of art is located in a main floor gallery. Gallery seating is limited and stools are available by the back entrance. Listening devices and ASL are currently not scheduled for this event, nor will it be recorded. Please email access questions to Jill Greenwood, jgreenwo@oberlin.edu.
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