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COLLECTION Identifier: Typ 8300.30- Typ 8304.91.6

Walter Crane drawings and papers

Overview

Miscellaneous papers of English artist, Walter Crane.

Dates

  • Creation: 1868-1902

Language of Materials

Collection materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on physical access to this material.

Extent

2 linear feet (6 volumes)

Includes autograph manuscript notes, letters, and poems by Crane; pencil, pen and ink, watercolor, and hand colored drawings; and preliminary sketches. Includes drawings for Lionel's looking-glass, His majesty's servants, and A book of hours.

Biographical / Historical

Crane was an English illustrator, painter, and designer primarily known for his imaginative illustrations of children's books.

Arrangement

Arranged in call number order.

Processing Information

These items were transferred from the Widener Treasure Room and were formerly listed as part of the "Old Widener" finding aid and card index. In September of 2006, this temporary finding aid was created with the old cataloging information for these Crane materials. These 6 items are only part of the manuscript holdings on Crane, and the materials will eventually be assembled, reclassified, and fully recataloged.

Title
Crane, Walter, 1845-1915. Walter Crane drawings and papers, 1868-1902: Guide.
Author
Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
Language of description
und
EAD ID
hou01857

Repository Details

Part of the Houghton Library Repository

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