Walter Crane
1845-1915
Seven designs for monograms and initials
Black ink on paper.
Total dimensions of folded sheet: 7 1/16 x 8 15/16 inches (179 x 227 mm); smaller sheet: 2 5/8 x 3 3/16 inches (69 x 81 mm); designs: 7/8 x 7/8 inches (23 x 23 mm) or smaller
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.1316
Notes:
Includes six designs on single folded sheet, with a seventh design on a second sheet, formerly affixed to the larger sheet with a straight pin.
Inscription:
Larger folded sheet inscribed in pen above designs: Book - Here is my mark to replace full name in book at end of verses; inscribed in pencil on back fold: Electros wanted as under [with column recording designs and number required]; below: They are to reduced to this size [with sketched example of a monogram of the size desired].
Provenance:
From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
Summary:
Seven designs executed in black ink for monograms and initials, including one featuring Crane's characteristic crane device.
Associated names:
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
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