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Collection of original artwork for bookplate designs

 Collection
Call Number: BKP 131

Scope and Contents

This is an artificial collection of original artwork for bookplates--also known as ex-libris. Multiple artists are represented.

Dates

  • 1852-1980
  • Majority of material found within 1920 - 1930

Conditions Governing Access

The materials are open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright has not been transferred to Yale University.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Materials acquired by purchase.

Arrangement

Arranged by date of acquisition.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Catalog Record

A record for this collection is available in Orbis, the Yale University Library catalog

Persistent URL

https://hdl.handle.net/10079/fa/arts.bkp.0131

Abstract

This is an artificial collection of original artwork for bookplates--also known as ex-libris. Multiple artists are represented.

Title
Guide to the Collection of Original Artwork for Bookplate Designs
Author
Compiled by Molly E. Dotson
Date
November 2012
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Part of the Robert B. Haas Family Arts Library Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Arts Library Special Collections
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New Haven CT 06511
203-432-1712

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