Calligraphic cards sent by Anthony Gardner

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MS. Misc. 2, fols. 129-151

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Calligraphic cards written by Anthony Gardner to William A. Mitchell discussing his work, arranging social meetings and sending Christmas and New Year greetings, 1961-1972.

Dates

Creation: 1961-1972

Extent

1 folder

Language of Materials

English

Shelfmark:

MS. Misc. 2, fols. 129-151

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 24027

Additional Description

Abstract

Calligraphic cards sent by Anthony Gardner to William A. Mitchell.

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

Donated to the Bodleian in 2025 by Sorel Mitchell, daughter in law of William A. Mitchell.

Related Materials

MSS. Eng. lett. c. 543-544 Papers of Anthony Gardner; MSS. Eng. misc. d. 888-893, e. 829 Binder journals and notebooks of Anthony Gardner; MS. Don. d. 203 Letters of Anthony Gardner to Colin Franklin and related papers