Accession number
PML 76923.4
Creator
Morris, William, 1834-1896, artist.
Published
[Hammersmith] : [Kelmscott Press], [1896]
Credit line
Gift of John M. Crawford, Jr., 1975.
Notes
Design for the title page for the Kelmscott Press edition of Chaucer's works, with the title and decorative vine background executed by Morris in black ink and china white over graphite within the printed grape vine border.
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) ; 42.2 x 28.6 cm
Provenance
John M. Crawford, Jr. (Crawford 49).
Classification
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