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Many of you following along with #LizzoAtLOC were surprised that the Library has a flute vault. We are the largest Library in the world & home to more than 173 million objects, so there are many more surprises like that in our collections. Enjoy this thread of just a few of them. 
First: More instruments! @YoYo_Ma has played our 1699 Stradivari cello. We also have George Gershwin's piano, which has been played by #GershwinPrize winners @LionelRichie & @smokeyrobinson. More on instruments: go.loc.gov/WjQO50KXi0V
Follow @Events_LOC for news about concerts!
Follow @Events_LOC for news about concerts!
Among many other treasures, the Library's Rare Book and Special Collections Division has the contents of President Abraham Lincoln's pockets when he was assassinated. We also hold the papers of 23 presidents, from Washington to Coolidge, all digitized. go.loc.gov/mcq950KXbSi
You didn't think @lizzo played that antique flute on stage without practicing first, did you? She visited the Library Monday & played several of the flutes in our collection, which is the largest in the world. #LizzoAtLOC
See & hear more from her visit: blogs.loc.gov/loc/2022/09/it…
See & hear more from her visit: blogs.loc.gov/loc/2022/09/it…
A flute @lizzo played in the Main Reading Room Monday (with permission from some lucky researchers who were there!) looks similar to the crystal one she had at her concert, but is actually plexiglass. It is also very rare & was manufactured when the material was first invented.🔊
Lizzo also practiced this part of her on-stage performance in the Library's Great Hall on Monday. Wait for it... #LizzoAtLOC
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