Poems by C. Churchill [vol. 1]
Publisher: Dryden Leach, London, 1763
Printer: Dryden Leach, London
Author: Charles Churchill (British, 1731-1764)
Date: 1763
Dimensions:
Book: 10 1/2 × 8 1/2 × 1 5/8 in. (267 × 216 × 41mm)
Page: 10 1/16 × 8 in. (255 × 203mm)
Medium: letterpress-printed paper
Place of Origin: England, Britain
Classification: Books
Credit Line: Museum Purchase
Object number: 1920.56
Label Text:The "Derome style" refers to a style of book decoration practiced by the Derome familt of France in the eighteenth century. The most famous of the family was Nicolas Dennis Derome (active 1761- ca 1789). In spite of the slightly-worn condition of these decorated gilt leather bindings, one can appreciate the symmetry and elegance of the lacy-looking pattern, called 'dentelle', which was inspired by embroidery. An essential feature in Nicolas Derome's finest book decotations is a small bird with outstretched wings, as can be seen in the patterning on these volumes.
DescriptionLetterpress-printed on cream laid paper.
Not on view