An Overview of Bookbinding in Miniature from Medieval Times to the Present Day
Content Description
This is a collection of 62 miniature book bindings and objects made by Louise Genest, held in a custom-made cabinet by Keith B. Uram.
Dates
- Creation: 2010
Creator
- Genest, Louise (Binder, Person)
- Uram, Keith B. (Manufacturer, Person)
Conditions Governing Use
This collection is open to researchers.
Extent
3 Linear Feet (Custom-made wooden cabinet) : Opens through wood and glass doors ; 19.5 x 19.5 x 10.75 inches
Language
English
Overview
This is Louise Genest's personal collection of unique miniature bindings. The research, making, and assembling of the collection has taken fifteen years to put together. (From the bookseller's catalog, 2010.)
Other Finding Aids
A catalog of Louise Genest's miniature bindings was compiled by Joshua Heller Rare Books in 2010. RIT Libraries Digital Collections, "An Overview of Bookbinding in Miniature from Medieval Times to the Present Day": Images of the miniature bindings by Louise Genest
Physical Facet
The materials of the cabinet are: walnut, walnut burl, curly maple, poplar, brass, and glass.
Source
- Heller, Joshua (Publisher, Person)
Genre / Form
Topical
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Amelia Hugill-Fontanel
- Date
- July 27, 2022
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Cary Graphic Arts Collection Repository
