Lilly Toth was a Holocaust survivor who lived in Montreal for the last sixty-five years of her life. In her adoptive city she spent decades ardently collecting miniature books, which she lovingly displayed on equally miniature shelves in her apartment. Toth’s collection of over 1100 books was acquired by the JPL Archives in 2021 following her passing at the age of 96.
The exhibition of her music books features one shelf containing a range of sizes and themes of the books found in her broader collection, and highlights a few of the music and poetry books, to keep Zbriger’s sheet music company.
This collection is a beloved feature of our special collections to adults and children alike. Accompanied with some of the largest books found in the JPL children’s library, our display of her children's books features a wide selection of the book’s in Lilly’s collection created for young audiences. Some have their own miniature games accessories attached, like yo-yos and decks of cards; others are classic stories, printed to match the size of the reader’s hands.
On view until February 27, 2023 - not to be missed!
