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'The Story of an Ugly Man' by Ruby M. Ayres

Print
1937 (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Printed book jacket for 'The Story of an Ugly Man' by Ruby M. Ayres, depicting a large man in a blue suit, covering his face with his hands. There is a woman kneeling by his side, wearing a green dress and sympathetically touching his leg. The tagline reads 'Love or pity?'.

Object details

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Object type
Title'The Story of an Ugly Man' by Ruby M. Ayres (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Printed book jacket
Brief description
Book jacket for 'The Story of an Ugly Man' by Ruby M. Ayres. Great Britain, 1937.
Physical description
Printed book jacket for 'The Story of an Ugly Man' by Ruby M. Ayres, depicting a large man in a blue suit, covering his face with his hands. There is a woman kneeling by his side, wearing a green dress and sympathetically touching his leg. The tagline reads 'Love or pity?'.
Dimensions
  • Height: 190mm
  • Width: 290mm
Approximate size
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Collection
Accession number
E.2008-1987

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