Members Virtual Talk: From Palma to Princeton
Installation of the Mallorcan Stairway in the new Museum's entrance hall, 2024. Photo: Jeffrey Evans
A members-only book talk about the fascinating history of the Mallorcan stairway and balustrades held in the Museum's collections.
Curator Alexandra Letvin and conservator Elena Torok, authors of From Palma to Princeton: Unraveling the Mystery of a Mallorcan Stairway (2025), share the incredible story of one of the Museum’s most beloved objects. Members will hear about the stairway’s origins, its journey to New Jersey, and the multiyear conservation treatment that prepared it for reinstallation in the new building.
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About From Palma to Princeton
This beautifully illustrated volume charts the trans-Atlantic journey of a 15th–16th-century stairway and gallery from Palma de Mallorca to Princeton, revealing untold stories of art dealing, collecting, and cultural heritage debates. Available for pre-order now.