Accession number
PML 76923.3
Creator
Morris, William, 1834-1896, artist.
Published
[Hammersmith] : [Kelmscott Press], [1896?]
Credit line
Gift of John M. Crawford, Jr., 1975.
Notes
Trial of the first page of text for the Kelmscott Press edition of the Works of Chaucer, consisting of a proof impression of the letterpress text, illustration, and border, with Morris's new design for the Kelmscott Press printer's mark executed in black ink and china white over graphite.
One of a group of four layouts in an early state: the text is printed, with woodcuts pasted in place and borders added in china white.
One of a group of four layouts in an early state: the text is printed, with woodcuts pasted in place and borders added in china white.
Description
1 sheet (1 page) ; 42.5 x 29 cm
Inscriptions/Markings
In pencil on verso of sheet: Same size exactly.
Provenance
John M. Crawford, Jr. (Crawford 46).
Classification
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