Library & Archives Unshelved: Bound By Her Hand
The poems of Sir John Suckling / edited by John Gray ; decorated with woodcut borders and initials by Charles Ricketts ; fine binding by Mary E. Chatfield. [London : Ballantyne Press, 1896]. Purchase, with funds donated by Gordon Lenko (2023). Rare Book 821.4 Su1
Library & Archives Unshelved: Bound By Her Hand
This drop-in series, hosted by AGO librarians and archivists, gives visitors a first-hand glimpse of highlights from the Edward P. Taylor Library & Archives collection. In this installment, Collection Development Librarian Erin Rutherford shares a selection of her new acquisitions: books bound by women bookbinders from the turn of the 20th century to the 1920s. Each book is a singular work of art. Their elaborate construction and decoration reveal great artistry and beauty by the hands of Florence Foote, May Rosina Prat, and Mary Effingham Chatfield, among others. Please visit the Marvin Gelber Print & Drawing Study Centre at any point between 6 to 8 pm to enjoy a personalized encounter with this collection.
To learn more about our collections please visit the Library & Archives page.
