Creator
William Matthews
Title
The Tools of the Binder Exemplifying Different Styles of Design
Coverage
New York
Date
ca. 1885
Description
Olive-green crushed goatskin and green velvet over wood. Matthews created this display block to demonstrate decorative elements assigned to styles of bindings associated at the time with a half-dozen printers and bookbinders. It is likely connected to a lecture Matthews delivered at the Club on 25 March 1885.
Source
Probably the gift of William Matthews, 1885.
Format
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53311608497_f10a0534c0_z.jpg
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