The Object Itself is a podcast brought to you by the Albany Institute of History & Art. In each episode, we invite a guest to select one object from our collection or from an exhibition—an object that speaks to them in a unique way. With over 35,000 objects in Albany Institute's permanent collection and over one million items in special collections, each piece holds a story, a link to our past, a message for the future. Join us as we take the time to look closer and appreciate The Object Itself. albanyinstitute.substack.com