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Proof for the initial letter O

Wood Engraving
1930s (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Wood-engraving

Object details

Category
Object type
TitleProof for the initial letter O (generic title)
Materials and techniques
wood-engraving
Brief description
Eric Gill, 'The Parson's Tale', proof for the initial letter O and an illustration for Chaucer's 'The Canterbury Tales', No. 63 of The Golden Cockerel Press publications. Britain, 1930-1.
Physical description
Wood-engraving
Dimensions
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Credit line
Given by Mrs Mary Gill, widow of the artist
Bibliographic reference
Mr. J. F. Physick, Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1952 Volume II: The Engravings of Eric Gill, London, Her Majesty's Stationery Office, 1960.
Collection
Accession number
E.1456-1952

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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