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One of 40 initial letters for Kelmscott Press Publications by William Morris, block cut by W. H. Hooper. The letter Y.

Wood-Engraving
Artist/Maker

Wood engraving on India paper

Object details

Object type
TitleOne of 40 initial letters for Kelmscott Press Publications by William Morris, block cut by W. H. Hooper. The letter Y. (generic title)
Materials and techniques
India paper, wood engraving
Brief description
One of 40 initial letters for Kelmscott Press Publications by William Morris, block cut by W. H. Hooper. The letter Y.
Physical description
Wood engraving on India paper
Dimensions
  • Letter y height: 45mm
  • Letter y width: 44mm
  • Sheet height: 73mm
  • Sheet width: 78mm
Association
Bibliographic reference
Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design, Accessions 1912, London, Printed for His Majesty’s Stationery Office 1913
Collection
Accession number
E.1205-1912

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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