A Passion for History: The Legacy of James Bain
About the Exhibit
James Bain, Toronto Public Library's first Chief Librarian, was instrumental in developing the Library's Collection of rare Canadiana. As a collector in his own right, Bain also amassed a remarkable personal collection.
The newly renovated TD Gallery celebrates the legacy of James Bain with an exhibition of maps, prints and books, many of them recently donated to the Library by the Bain family.
Portrait of James Bain
Sir Edmund Wyly Grier, 1862-1957
1909
Oil
Commissioned by the Board of the Toronto Public Library
Sir Edmund Wyly Grier, 1862-1957
1909
Oil
Commissioned by the Board of the Toronto Public Library
Bain Bookplate
A. H. Howard, 1854-1916
c. 1900
Ink, watercolour and pencil
On loan from the Bain family
A. H. Howard, 1854-1916
c. 1900
Ink, watercolour and pencil
On loan from the Bain family