Julia Child’s Kitchen: A New Book and Fresh Look at a Beloved Artifact

Join museum curator Paula Johnson and photographer Jaclyn Nash as they talk about their new book on a timeless artifact—Julia Child’s kitchen, which has been on view in the National Museum of American History almost continuously since it was collected in 2001. The new book, published by Abrams and released on October 8, is a beautifully illustrated and carefully researched volume on the history and legacy of the kitchen, from its 1961 design to its place of honor in the museum’s exhibition, “FOOD: Transforming the American Table.” Johnson and Nash will share how the book came together over several years and answer any questions you may have. Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing.

Participants: Paula Johnson, curator of Food History, NMAH; and Jaclyn Nash, NMAH photographer

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