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Modern calligraphy and illumination by Miss Rosalie May Brown

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Modern calligraphy and illumination by Miss Brown, in a series of six volumes on Shakespearian themes, 1976-1985, with her first illuminated book, 1929; limp parchment bindings by Miss Brown, with calligraphic titles.

Dates

  • Creation: 1929-1985

Extent

0.70 Linear metres (7 boxes)

Language of Materials

  • English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Eng. misc. d. 1348, fols. 1-2].

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MSS. Eng. misc. d. 1348-1354

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 13594

Abstract

Modern calligraphy and illumination by Miss Rosalie May Brown

Biographical / Historical

Miss Rosalie May Brown (b. 1912) was a calligrapher and an illustrator.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The volumes were given to the Library by Miss Brown, Sep 1986.

Title
Modern calligraphy and illumination by Miss Rosalie May Brown
Status
Published
Author
Original catalogue by Emily Tarrant; EAD version 2022 by C. McIlwaine
Date
EAD version 2022
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

Contact:
Weston Library
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Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom