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Design for Book Plate
Alice Cordelia Morse, American, 1863–1961late 19th century
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
New York, United States
Design of a stand composed of a footed platform with two torches that are lit; a lintel across the top holds several books, another torch at center; across the design is a garland tied to the torches by ribbons; the central torch is encircled by a laurel wreath and behind is an open book.
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Details
- Title: Design for Book Plate
- Creator: Alice Cordelia Morse, American, 1863–1961
- Date Created: late 19th century
- Location Created: USA
- Original Source: See this work of art on the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum website
- Medium: Pen, brush and black ink on paper
- Credit line: Gift of Alice C. Morse
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