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Bordenabilia: Selections from the Archives of the Fall River Historical Society

Written by Stefani Koorey on July 30th, 2010


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The Fall River Historical Society is presenting a new exhibit of Lizzie Borden and Borden Murder material, titled “Bordenabilia.”

Never-before displayed and newly acquired material,
including:

• The Borden Guest Room blood-stained bedspread and pillow shams, displayed unfolded for the first time since the murders on a replica bed
• Abby Borden’s dusting cap
• Original trial exhibit photographs
• Scrapbook kept by Lizzie Borden’s attorney, Andrew Jennings
• Selections from The Knowlton Papers
• Selections from the “Hip-Bath” Collection
• Selections from the unpublished Rufus Hilliard Papers
• Personal letters, photographs, books, case evidence, correspondence, clothing, and possessions of the Borden family

A representative exhibit of the Fall River Historical Society’s vast Borden holdings, recognized as the central repository of items related to Lizzie Borden and the Borden Murder Case

Wednesday, August 4 through Friday, October 15, 2010

Special Tour Guide August 4th: Borden expert Dr. Stefani Koorey

Tuesday through Friday, 9 AM until 4 PM
Saturday and Sunday, 1 PM until 5 PM
tours conducted on the hour

No cameras or cell phones will be allowed in the exhibit.

See the announcement here.

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