Engravings, 1913 - 1939
Dates
- Creation: 1913 - 1939
Scope and Contents
Contains prints, sometimes supplemented with preparatory sketches for the engravings. Gill's engravings were often designed to illustrate fine print publications, and they frequently were also re-used in later publications. These printings are copies made as proofs or limited-edition prints of the image independent of its us in publication.
Creator
- From the Collection: Gill, Eric, 1882-1940 (Person)
Restrictions on access
Collection is open for research.
Extent
2.5 Linear Feet (3 containers)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Arrangement
By Physick number (P###), which is also roughly chronological, except in cases where a later printing was made from an earlier block.
Processing Information
Titles, Physick numbers, and dates for undated works were taken from The Catalogue of the Engraved Work of Eric Gill produced by John Frederick Physick for the Victoria and Albert Museum (Her Majesty's Stationary Office, 1963). Physick numbers are the commonly used mechanism to cite Gill's engravings and can be used to facilitate comparison of the same image from its use as a limited edition print to its inclusion in multiple publications.
Repository Details
Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository
John J. Burns Library
Boston College
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