In 19th century Japan, people navigated dark paths and roads during the night using small collapsible paper “pocket lanterns.”

Join emeritus Center for the Book director and paper specialist Tim Barrett as he describes his late career obsession with collecting and restoring these popular, utilitarian, personal flashlights. Barrett’s talk will officially open his exhibition “Japanese Pocket Lanterns” installed in the Special Collections and Archives Reading Room at the UI's Main Library, which will run from late August - December, 2024.

This event is free and open to the public. It will be held in the Special Collections and Archives reading room, located on the third floor of the Main Library.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Elizabeth Riordan in advance at 319-384-2802 or elizabeth-riordan@uiowa.edu.