Calligraphic letters, postcards and detailed bookbinding accounts of Anthony Gardner, sent to Dr George Tee, 1953-1973, in two volumes bound by Gardner himself.
Dates
- Creation: 1953-1973
Extent
0.22 Linear metres (2 boxes)
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MSS. Eng. lett. c. 543, fols. 1-2].
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MSS. Eng. lett. c. 543-544
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 13681
Abstract
Papers of Anthony Gardner.
Biographical / Historical
Bookbinding began as a hobby for Anthony Gardner (1887-1973), but following his retirement as a Chief Structural Engineer in the Ministry of Works in 1953 he established his own bookbinding and restoration firm. Gardener was also a self-taught engraver and calligrapher.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Given by Dr. George Tee, 1982.
Topical
Subject
- Gardner | Anthony | 1887-1973 | bookbinder (Person)
- Tee | George | fl 1964-1982 (Person)
- Title
- Papers of Anthony Gardner
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Collection Level Description by Susan Thomas; EAD version 2023 by Marion Lowman
- Date
- EAD version 2023
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
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Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk