Artist/Designer
Sidney Lawton Smith
Preview
Commissioned for
Harry Alfred Fowler
Signed
Yes
Description
A calligraphic bookplate in black ink on white paper, showcasing a bold, darkly inked decorative border with intricate interlaced patterns surrounding the words "Ex-libris Harry Alfred Fowler." The symmetrical design is reminiscent of medieval or Celtic styles. "S.L.S.," placed at the bottom, dated 1899.
Condition
Affixed on card stock
Bookplate Function
Ownership
Object Type
Bookplate
Bookplate Type
Calligraphic
Language
English and Latin
Date or Era
20th Century
Object Size
4 x 3 in
Bookplate Collection Number
BA1020
Subject
Bookplate designers
Subject
Bookplates--Specimens
Subject
Books—Owners’ marks
Part of
Bookplate Collection of Christine Price
Donor
Christine Price
Digital Publisher
Copley Library, University of San Diego
Date Digitized
2023-12-12
Image Format
image/JPEG
Image File Size
5275 KB
Image File Location
S:\Bookplates\Smith, Sidney Lawton\JPEG Images\BA1020.jpg
Repository
Special Collections, Copley Library, University of San Diego
Copyright
Images provided for research and reference use only. For more information please contact the University Archives/ Special Collections Department, Copley Library, University of San Diego.
Digital USD Citation
"Sidney Lawton Smith Bookplate Commissioned for Harry Alfred Fowler (2 of 2)" (2024). Bookplates by Sidney Lawton Smith. Image 9.
https://digital.sandiego.edu/bookplates-artists-smith/9