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Before: Original and Now Tattered and Crumbling Linen Binding, 2017
Before and After: Restoration of Howard-Tilton’s Kelmscott Chaucer
Before and After: Restoration of Howard-Tilton’s Kelmscott Chaucer
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Before: Original and Now Tattered and Crumbling Linen Binding, 2017
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Exhibit Sections
Before: Original and Now Tattered and Crumbling Linen Binding, 2017
After: Elegantly Restored Binding, 2018
Before: Broken Spine, Pages Falling Out
After: A New Book!
Title Page Verso
Title Page Recto
Selected Pages from the Kelmscott Chaucer
William Morris’ Original White Pigskin Binding
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Title: Original Linen Binding (Front)
Caption: Original Linen Binding, 2017
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Title: Original Linen Binding (Back)
Caption: Original Linen Binding, 2017
The linen binding that William Morris created in 1896 was explicitly meant to be replaced by a sturdier binding designed and provided by the book’s owner. In this way, Morris collaborated with fellow bibliophiles to create a unique book for each.
Exhibit Sections
Before: Original and Now Tattered and Crumbling Linen Binding, 2017
After: Elegantly Restored Binding, 2018
Before: Broken Spine, Pages Falling Out
After: A New Book!
Title Page Verso
Title Page Recto
Selected Pages from the Kelmscott Chaucer
William Morris’ Original White Pigskin Binding