Bookbinding by women : second Exhibition of Artistic Bookbinding by Women, including many very beautiful and original books suitable for Christmas presents, New Year gifts, wedding presents, etc. : also some examples from the Hampstead Bindery and the Sandringham Bindery.

Item Info

Title:
Bookbinding by women : second Exhibition of Artistic Bookbinding by Women, including many very beautiful and original books suitable for Christmas presents, New Year gifts, wedding presents, etc. : also some examples from the Hampstead Bindery and the Sandringham Bindery.
Alternative Title:
  • Catalogue of an exhibition of bookbindings by the Guild of Women Binders and the Hampstead Bindery
  • Catalogue of the second Exhibition of Bookbinding by Women
  • Second Exhibition of Artistic Bookbinding by Women
Date:
1898
Contributor:
Description:

  • Binding details: Rubenstein Library copy 1: Original illustrated paper wrappers.

  • "Held at the Depôt of the Guild of Women-Binders, 61 Charing Cross Rd., London, W.C. Open daily from 10 till 6 (Saturdays included). 1898-99."

  • "Messrs. Karslake & Co. are the sole agents for the Guild of Women-Binders, the Hampstead Bindery and the Sandringham Bindery ..."--Page 8

  • Cover title: Catalogue of an exhibition of bookbindings by the Guild of Women Binders and the Hampstead Bindery, held from 1 December, 1898, to January 30th, 1899 ...

  • Includes "Books containing illustrations coloured by hand by Miss Gloria Cardew" (pages 37-39).

  • Introduction signed: Curzon Eyre.

  • Portraits are of Mrs. Traquair, Mrs. MacDonald, Miss Bassett, Miss M. Sophia Smith, and Miss Gloria Cardew.

Subject:
Format:
Publisher:
  • [London] : [Karslake & Co.?]
  • London, W. : P & C, 22 and 23 Frith St., and 30 Old Compton St., Soho
Language:
English
Extent:
39 pages, 1 unnumbered page, 5 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations (some color), portraits ; 19 cm
Digital Collection:
David M. Rubenstein Library Rare Books & Manuscripts
Catalog Record:
https://search.library.duke.edu/nde/fulldisplay?context=L&vid=01DUKE_INST:DUKE&search_scope=MyInstitution&docid=alma990080238100108501
Provenance:
  • Source of acquisition: Purchase; Rubenstein Library copy 1: Lisa Unger Baskin; 062015
  • Rubenstein Library copy 1: Acquired as part of the Lisa Unger Baskin Collection (David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library).
  • Rubenstein Library copy 1: Acquired as part of the Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and Culture.
  • Rubenstein Library copy 1: Former owner: Lisa Unger Baskin.
  • Rubenstein Library copy 1: Original illustrated paper wrappers.
Rights:
Free Re-Use
No Copyright - United States
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Identifier:
  • 990080238100108501
  • cbmst478001
  • ark:/87924/r4dv1th4c
  • 7611dfe7-cf93-43c1-91e0-64741ec159ba
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