Decorated and coloured papers from other makers, 1930-1988 (The date-range is estimated.)
Scope and Contents
Folder 1 = single leaf with swatches pasted on, marked 'Sam Jones Superfine Surface papers' in Harold Curwen's hand, and samples of 'Cockerell printed paper' with a covering letter from Sydney M. Cockerell to Timothy Simon (1959) Folder 2 = sample of paper designed by Edward Bawden for London Transport, reprinted by Judd Street Gallery Folder 3 = samples of coloured laid paper from a French maker, stamped 'Samuel Brown sole agent' Small envelope: samples of metallic papers and order form from J. Arundell Clarke Displays Sample book: 'Oriental printing, fantasy and art papers imported and stocked by Nelson-Whitehead Paper Corp. ... New York'.
Dates
- Creation: 1930-1988 (The date-range is estimated.)
Creator
- From the Fonds: Curwen Press (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Extent
3 folder(s) (3 folders, 1 small envelope, and 1 volume in 1 envelope)
1 envelope(s) (3 folders, 1 small envelope, and 1 volume in 1 envelope)
1 volume(s) (3 folders, 1 small envelope, and 1 volume in 1 envelope)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The sheet of Edward Bawden paper (folder 2) was presented by Alan Powers, 1988.
Repository Details
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