Gill (Eric) Artwork Collection

Box Gill art 17

Untitled CEG1343 about 1930

Physical Description: 5 x 9" on a sheet measuring 8 ¼ x 13 ¼"

Scope and Contents

Line cut of pen drawing (?). Smirking faun. With Gill's initials. Gift of James Davis, 1988 (Accession MS.1988.007).

Box Gill art 17

Naked Girl with Cloak CEG1344 1924 September 8

Physical Description: 5 1/3 x 12" and 2 ½ x 4 ¼"

Scope and Contents

One sheet of pencil sketches of a nude girl in a cloak and reclining on grass. Listed as Physick 282, Gill #11.

Box Gill art 17

Naked Girl with Cloak CEG1345 about 1924

Scope and Contents

Proof print of naked girl with cloak.

Box Gill art 17

Naked Girl on Grass CEG1346 1924

Physical Description: 4 ¾ x 3 1/8"

Scope and Contents

Ink drawing of a girl reclining on grass. Physick 284, Cleverdon Plate 67, Gill #13.

Box Gill art 17

Leda (Leda and the Swan) CEG1347a and CEG1347b 1924

Physical Description: 5 1/8 x 5 3/8" (intaglio) and 5 x 8" (holograph)

Scope and Contents

One proof print of a girl with a swan plus a note in Gill's hand describing the details of the proofs and prints of "Leda and the Swan." Gill #3.

Box Gill art 17

Leda (Leda and the Swan) CEG1348 1924

Physical Description: 3 1/8 x 4 ½"

Scope and Contents

Proof of a girl with a swan, with a note in Gill's hand under the print stating, "block carved away." Gill #3.

Box Gill art 17

Leda (Leda and the Swan) CEG1349 1924

Physical Description: 2 3/8 x 3 ½"

Scope and Contents

Ink drawing of a girl and a swan on a square of paper cut from a postcard. Gill #3.

Box Gill art 17

Flower-piece CEG1350a and CEG1350b 1924

Physical Description: 4 5/8 x 6 1/8" and 5 x 8"

Scope and Contents

Drawing of flowers with note at bottom in Gill's hand, "The Picture Gallery." With includes a note in Gill's hand describing this drawing and CEG1351. Published in "Sonnets & Verses," by Enid Clay. Physick 281, Gill #10a.

Box Gill art 17

Flower-piece CEG1351 1924 September 8

Physical Description: 4 3/8 x 12 ¼"

Scope and Contents

Drawing of flowers with note at bottom in Gill's hand, "The Picture Gallery." Published in "Sonnets & Verses," by Enid Clay. Physick 281, Gill #10a. See CEG1350b for a note by Gill about this piece.

Box Gill art 17

Victory or Death and the Lady CEG1352 1924 September 10

Physical Description: 4 5/8 x 6 ½"

Scope and Contents

Original ink drawing for a wood engraving, depicting two figures in a wooded area. Gill #14.

Box Gill art 17

Victory or Death and the Lady CEG1353 1924 September 8

Physical Description: 4 x 12"

Scope and Contents

Rough pencil sketch depicting two figures in a wooded area. Gill #14.

Box Gill art 17

The Dancer or Girl on a Bank CEG1354 1924

Physical Description: 5 x 4 ¾"

Scope and Contents

Original pencil drawing of a nude girl and a star to her left. Gill #20, first state.

Box Gill art 17

The Dancer or Girl on a Bank CEG1355 1924

Physical Description: 2 ¾ x 8 ½"

Scope and Contents

Proof print of a nude girl with arms raised. Used for illustration of "Clothing Without Cloth." Gill #20, first state.

Box Gill art 17

The Bee Sting CEG1356 1923 December 14

Physical Description: 4 7/8 x 9 3/8"

Scope and Contents

Original drawing of nude woman with one leg raised and both arms raised, as if in a dance. Physick 292, Gill #21, first state.

Box Gill art 17

Madonna and Child CEG1357 1924 November 22

Physical Description: 3 ½ x 6"

Scope and Contents

Original pencil drawing of Madonna and Child figures. Gill #63, Physick 340.

Box Gill art 17

Madonna and Child CEG1358 1925

Physical Description: 3 ¼ x 5 5/8"

Scope and Contents

Original ink drawing of Madonna and child figures, corrected with white ink. Gill #63, Physick 340.

Box Gill art 17

Madonna and Child CEG1359 1925

Physical Description: 3 3/8 x 5"

Scope and Contents

Proof print of Madonna and Child figures. Gill #63, Physick 340.

Box Gill art 17

Madonna and Child CEG1360 1925 December 30

Physical Description: 4 x 8 7/8"

Scope and Contents

Proof print of Madonna and Child figures. Gill #63, Physick 340.

Box Gill art 17

Portrait of a lady [Mrs. Robert Gibbings] CEG1361 1924

Physical Description: 4 3/8 x 7" on a sheet measuring 6 1/8 x 10"

Scope and Contents

One of Eric Gill's set of progressive proofs in six versions, all inscribed and initialed by him. This item is a dry point proof. Also included is a note in Gill's hand describing the prints. Gill #25. Purchase, GF Sims, 1974 (accession MS.1974.007)

Box Gill art 17

Portrait of a lady [Mrs. Robert Gibbings] CEG1362 1924

Physical Description: 4 3/8 x 7" on a sheet measuring 6 1/8 x 10"

Scope and Contents

One of Eric Gill's set of progressive proofs in six versions, all inscribed and initialed by him. This item is the "1st proof" of the print. Gill #25. Purchase, GF Sims, 1974 (accession MS.1974.007)

Box Gill art 17

Portrait of a lady [Mrs. Robert Gibbings] CEG1363 1924

Physical Description: 4 3/8 x 7" on a sheet measuring 7 5/8 x 10 ¾"

Scope and Contents

One of Eric Gill's set of progressive proofs in six versions, all inscribed and initialed by him. This item noted as "4-50" but two diagonal marks across the print and Gill's annotation show that it was a discarded print. Gill #25. Purchase, GF Sims, 1974 (accession MS.1974.007)

Box Gill art 17

Portrait of a lady [Mrs. Robert Gibbings] CEG1364 1924

Physical Description: 4 3/8 x 7" on a sheet measuring 8 1/8 x 11 5/8"

Scope and Contents

One of Eric Gill's set of progressive proofs in six versions, all inscribed and initialed by him. This item has a note in Gill's hand stating it is a "rejected proof." Gill #25. Purchase, GF Sims, 1974 (accession MS.1974.007)

Box Gill art 17

Portrait of a lady [Mrs. Robert Gibbings] CEG1365 1924

Physical Description: 4 3/8 x 7" on a sheet measuring 6 x 9 3/8"

Scope and Contents

One of Eric Gill's set of progressive proofs in six versions, all inscribed and initialed by him. This item is noted in Gill's hand as being the "2nd proof." Gill #25. Purchase, GF Sims, 1974 (accession MS.1974.007)

Box Gill art 17

Portrait of a lady [Mrs. Robert Gibbings] CEG1366 1924

Physical Description: 4 3/8 x 7" on a sheet measuring 8 1/8 x 11 5/8"

Scope and Contents

One of Eric Gill's set of progressive proofs in six versions, all inscribed and initialed by him. This item is noted in Gill's hand to be a "rejected proof." Image for this item is the same for item CEG1364. Gill #25. Purchase, GF Sims, 1974 (accession MS.1974.007)

Box Gill art 17

Madonna and Child CEG1367 1925

Physical Description: 2 ¾ x 4 x ¼"

Scope and Contents

Original ink drawing corrected with white ink. Likely to be a study for a wood engraving. Gill #64, Physick 341. Item included with 2 notes in Gill's hand (for Gill #64 and #64A).

Box Gill art 17

Madonna and Child, with Children CEG1368 1925

Physical Description: 4 x 5 5/8"

Scope and Contents

Original ink drawing corrected with white ink. Likely to be a study for a wood engraving. Gill #64, Physick 341. Item included with 2 notes in Gill's hand (for Gill #64 and #64A).

Box Gill art 17

David & Goliath CEG1369 1938 October 21

Physical Description: 4 x 7 7/8"

Scope and Contents

Drawing of David and Goliath for illustration on p.49 of The English Bible—Selections (ERG 299), 1938. Subsequently used also for illustration on p.1 of Sacred & Secular (ERG41), 1939. Physick 982, Gill 668, Notebook v.III.

Box Gill art 17

The Shepherds CEG1370 1924 December 12

Physical Description: 5 ½ x 3 ½"

Scope and Contents

Drawing of shepherds with the Christ child. In a grouping with a description in Gill's hand and 3 intaglio proofs. Physick #301, Gill #30.

Box Gill art 17

The Shepherds CEG1371 1924

Physical Description: 5 ¼ x 3 5/8"

Scope and Contents

Drawing of shepherds with the Christ child. In a grouping with a description in Gill's hand, one pencil drawing, and 2 other intaglio proofs. Physick #301, Gill #30.

Box Gill art 17

The Shepherds CEG1372 1924

Physical Description: 6 1/8 x 3 3/8"

Scope and Contents

Drawing of shepherds with the Christ child. In a grouping with a description in Gill's hand, one pencil drawing, and 2 other intaglio proofs. Physick #301, Gill #30.

Box Gill art 17

The Shepherds CEG1373 1924

Physical Description: 5 ¼ x 3 5/8"

Scope and Contents

Drawing of shepherds with the Christ child. In a grouping with a description in Gill's hand, one pencil drawing, and 2 other intaglio proofs. Annotated and signed by Gill, numbered 51/50. Physick #301, Gill #30.

Box Gill art 17

Safety First CEG1374 1924

Physical Description: 7 3/8 x 6 5/8"

Scope and Contents

One of 5 progressive proofs for cover illustration of January 1925 issue of The Labour Woman. Group of items also includes a note in Gill's hand describing the prints. Gill #24, Physick 295.

Box Gill art 17

Safety First CEG1375 1924

Physical Description: 8 7/8 x 7 ¾"

Scope and Contents

One of 5 progressive proofs for cover illustration of January 1925 issue of The Labour Woman. Group of items also includes a holograph describing the prints. Gill #24, Physick 295.

Box Gill art 17

Safety First CEG1376 1924

Physical Description: 8 3/8 x 7 5/8"

Scope and Contents

One of 5 progressive proofs for cover illustration of January 1925 issue of The Labour Woman. Group of items also includes a holograph describing the prints. Gill #24, Physick 295.

Box Gill art 17

Safety First CEG1377 1924

Physical Description: 8 ½ x 8 ¼"

Scope and Contents

One of 5 progressive proofs for cover illustration of January 1925 issue of The Labour Woman. Group of items also includes a note in Gill's hand describing the prints. Gill #24, Physick 295.

Box Gill art 17

Safety First CEG1378 1924

Physical Description: 7 ¾ x 6 ¾"

Scope and Contents

One of 5 progressive proofs for cover illustration of January 1925 issue of The Labour Woman. Group of items also includes a note in Gill's hand describing the prints. Gill #24, Physick 295.

Box Gill art 17

Safety First CEG1379 1925

Physical Description: 9 3/8 x 12 5/8"

Scope and Contents

One of 5 progressive proofs for cover illustration of January 1925 issue of The Labour Woman. This item is a proof of the full page of the publication with illustration. Group of items also includes a note in Gill's hand describing the prints. Gill #24, Physick 295.

Box Gill art 17

Safety First CEG1380 1925

Physical Description: 9 3/8 x 12 5/8"

Scope and Contents

One of 5 progressive proofs for cover illustration of January 1925 issue of The Labour Woman. Group of items also includes a note in Gill's hand describing the prints. Gill #24, Physick 295.

Box Gill art 17

Safety First CEG1381 1924 September 19

Physical Description: 8 x 10 1/8"

General

Gill #24, Physick 295

Scope and Contents

One of two original ink drawings, this one has corrections in white ink. Gill #24, Physick 295.

Box Gill art 17

Safety First CEG1382 1924 September 19

Physical Description: 10 ¼ x 6 7/8"

General

Gill #24, Physick 295

Scope and Contents

One of two original ink drawings, this one is heightened with orange coloring on the verso. Gill #24, Physick 295.

Box Gill art 17

Skipping upon the Mountain CEG1383 1925

Physical Description: 6 7/8 x 4 5/8"

Scope and Contents

See Gill #59, "Like a Young Fawn," which is described as similar in design to No. 42. Physick #319, Gill #42.

Box Gill art 17

Lovers CEG1384 1924

Physical Description: 4 7/8 x 5 ¼"

Scope and Contents

Two proof engravings on one leaf, with ms. records sheets for 22 and 23. Gill 22.

Box Gill art 17

Stay me with apples CEG1385 1925

Physical Description: 2 ¼ x 2 ½" on a sheet measuring 7 ¾ x 5"

Scope and Contents

Original ink drawing corrected with white ink. Gill #34, Physick 305, Cleverdon Plate 71.

Box Gill art 17

Stay me with apples CEG1386 1925

Physical Description: 2 5/8 x 2 3/8" on a sheet measuring 4 ½ x 3 ½"

Scope and Contents

Original ink drawing corrected with white ink. Gill #34, Physick 305, Cleverdon Plate 71.

Box Gill art 17

Lovers CEG1387 1924

Physical Description: 3 3/8 x 5 1/8"

Scope and Contents

Intaglio proof of two lovers embracing. Physick 293, Gill #22 first state.

Box Gill art 17

Lovers CEG1388 1924

Physical Description: 1 7/8 x 5 1/8"

Scope and Contents

Intaglio proof of two lovers embracing. Physick 293, Gill #22 first state.

Box Gill art 17

Lovers CEG1389 1924

Physical Description: 2 3/8 x 4 5/8"

Scope and Contents

Original drawing of two lovers embracing. Physick 293, Gill #22 first state.

Box Gill art 17

Lovers CEG1390 1924

Physical Description: 3 x 4 ¼"

Scope and Contents

Original drawing of two lovers embracing. Physick 293, Gill #22 first state.

Box Gill art 17

The Crib CEG1391 1924 November 22

Physical Description: 5 x 3 5/8"

Scope and Contents

Pencil drawing of a baby in a crib. Annotated and dated in Gill's hand. Gill #29, Physick 300.

Box Gill art 17

Crucifix with Monkeys CEG1392 1924

Physical Description: 5 x 8"

Scope and Contents

Original pencil drawing

Box Gill art 17

Crucifix with Monkeys CEG1393 1924

Physical Description: 5 x 6 7/8"

Scope and Contents

Original pencil drawing

Box Gill art 21

Untitled CEG1394 undated

Physical Description: 5 ¾ x 9"

General

6, 733

Scope and Contents

Proofs printed from the Clark's Eric Gill woodblocks by Patrick Reagh in March of 1982. This print depicts a hand with an eye in it and hair or beard curling around an empty space.

Box Gill art 21

Untitled CEG1395 undated

Physical Description: 5 ¾ x 9"

General

661, DR-11

Scope and Contents

Proofs printed from the Clark's Eric Gill woodblocks by Patrick Reagh in March of 1982. This print depicts a man floating in front of a tree with a man and woman on the ground reaching their hands out to meet each other. The text SVR REXIT ALLE LVIA appears.

Box Gill art 21

Untitled CEG1396 undated

Physical Description: 5 ½ x 9"

General

732c

Scope and Contents

Proofs printed from the Clark's Eric Gill woodblocks by Patrick Reagh in March of 1982. This print depicts graphic variations on the letters D, B, P and S.

Box Gill art 21

Untitled CEG1396 undated

Physical Description: 5 ½ x 9"

General

732c

Scope and Contents

Proofs printed from the Clark's Eric Gill woodblocks by Patrick Reagh in March of 1982. This print depicts graphic variations on the letters D, B, P and S, as well as a small image of a home within a wreath like frame.

Box Gill art 21

Untitled CEG1398 undated

Physical Description: 5 ½ x 9"

General

851

Scope and Contents

Proofs printed from the Clark's Eric Gill woodblocks by Patrick Reagh in March of 1982. This print depicts a stylized map-like figure.

Box Gill art 34

Sketchbook CEG1399 1888

Physical Description: 7 ¼ x 5"

Scope and Contents

Sketchbook with 25 leaves. Bound in black with gold lettering, "Sketches."

Box Gill art 34

Eric Gill, His Sketching Book No. 2 CEG1400 1888 July 31

Physical Description: 5 ¼ x 3 3/8"

Scope and Contents

Sketchbook #2. Mostly consists of drawings of landscapes and train scenes. 28 leaves.

Box Gill art 34

Engine Notebook CEG1401 about 1896

Physical Description: 4 x 6 ¼"

Scope and Contents

Sketchbook labeled, "E. Gill," bound in black leatheroid.

Box Gill art 35

Sketchbook CEG1402 1888-1892

Physical Description: 6 5/8 x 8 ½"

Scope and Contents

Sketchbook with watercolor and pencil scenes of engines and landscapes pasted in.

Box Gill art 6

Sketchbook CEG1403 undated

Physical Description: 7 1/8 x 4 ½"

Scope and Contents

Early sketchbook of Gill's, bound in black with gold lettering. It contains drawings mostly of trains, engines, and machinery.

Box Gill art 34

Engine Book CEG1404 1890-1896

Physical Description: 3 1/8 x 4 ¾"

Scope and Contents

Sketchbook labeled, "Engine Book," bound in black leatheroid. Consists mostly of tables of train times. Item not photographed.

Box Gill art 35

Eric's Sketch book CEG1405 1887 December 19

Physical Description: 5 ¼ x 3 3/8

Scope and Contents

Sketchbook #1. Consists mostly of drawings of train engines. 28 leaves.

Box Gill art 6

Sketchbook CEG1407 undated

Physical Description: 7 ¼ x 4 ¼"

Scope and Contents

Sketchbook containing drawings relating to sculptures, seals and more.

Box Gill art 34

To Dear Helena From Eric Gill CEG1408 1892 June 27

Physical Description: 5 7/8 x 8"

Scope and Contents

A drawing book from Eric Gill to "Dear Helena." 12 panels of drawings of landscapes and train scenes.

Box Gill art 6

Architectural Details Sketchbook CEG1409 1919-1923

Physical Description: 4 ¼ x 7 ½"

Scope and Contents

A sketchbook filled with drawings of architectural details, containing 12 leaves and bound in paper wrappers.

Box Gill art 21

Untitled CEG1410 undated

Physical Description: 4 ¼ x 5 ½"

General

30?

Scope and Contents

By Frances Darwin Cornford, with inscription by Eric Gill: "Supposed to be the kind of statue of Q. Victoria that E.G. would make if he had the job." Drawing depicts a standing figure of broad stature. Purchase, ABI Books, 1982 (MS.1982.008)

Box Gill art 22

Madonna and Child CEG1411 undated

Physical Description: 6 ½ x 10"

Scope and Contents

Drawing of Madonna and Child, likely drawn by Gill as a guide for the Madonna and Child drawings by Petra and Joanna. Purchase, ABI Books, 1982 (accession MS.1982.010).

Box Gill art 22

Madonna and Child CEG1412 1923 March

Physical Description: 5 x 6 ¼"

Scope and Contents

Drawing of Madonna and Child, marked in Gill's hand to have been drawn by Petra Gill. Purchase, ABI Books, 1982 (accession MS.1982.010).

Box Gill art 22

Madonna and Child CEG1413 1923 March

Physical Description: 5 x 6 ¼"

Scope and Contents

Drawing of Madonna and Child, marked in Gill's hand to have been drawn by Joanna Gill. Purchase, ABI Books, 1982 (accession MS.1982.010).

Box Gill art 21

Untitled (St. Leonard) CEG1414 undated

Physical Description: 2 ¾ x 8"

Scope and Contents

Drawing of man holding a staff with painted accents. Marked in Gill's hand to be "Traced from dr. of S. Leonard by H.J.C. The original sent to Charles Leonard Waters." Purchase, ABI Books, 1981 (accession MS.1982.009).

Box Gill art 34

Engines and the Like by EG CEG1415 1892

Scope and Contents

Childhood drawing book of Eric Gill's, containing watercolors of trains and landscapes.

Box Gill art 22

History CEG1416 1918

Physical Description: 11 1/8 x 8"

Scope and Contents

"History" exercise book [#1], depicting stories from the Bible, with each page in watercolor. First of 3-volume set. Titled: "J.M. + J.D. History. Feast of Saint Luke Evangelist. A.D. 1918." [33] pages.

Box Gill art 22

Drawing book CEG1417 1891

Scope and Contents

Childhood drawing book of Eric Gill's, containing watercolors of trains and landscapes.

Box Gill art 22

History CEG1418 1919

Physical Description: 8 1/8 x 11 1/4"

Scope and Contents

"History" exercise book [#2], depicting stories from the Bible, with each page in watercolor. Second of 3-volume set. Titled: "J.M. + J.D. History Book 2. Elizabeth Gill. Feast of Saint Vincent Ferrer o.p 1919 A.D." 37 pages.

Box Gill art 22

History CEG1419 about 1919

Physical Description: 8 ½ x 12"

Scope and Contents

"History" exercise book [#3], depicting stories from the Bible, with each page in watercolor. Third of 3-volume set. Titled: "The History Book of Elizabeth Gill. No. Three." 5 leaves.

Box Gill art 6

Sketchbook CEG1420 1933 May–1934 April

Physical Description: 5 x 8"

Scope and Contents

Sketchbook began in 1933 and finished in April of 1934. Contains drawings for a car redesign, Egyptian drawings from the British Museum, and the rest are from his trip to Jerusalem.

Box Gill art 21

Untitled CEG1421 undated

Physical Description: 7 ¼ x 10 7/8"

General

81

Scope and Contents

Proof print of man and woman in sexual embrace with implied clouds or wind behind. Signed by Gill.

Box Gill art 21

Untitled CEG1422 1928 November 8

Physical Description: 8 3/8 x 5 1/8"

Scope and Contents

Drawing of a man and woman in sexual embrace with implied waves or wind behind. Signed by Gill.

Box Gill art 21

Untitled CEG1423 undated

Physical Description: 4 ¾ x 7"

General

75

Scope and Contents

Pen and ink drawing of a winged bull standing on a pedestal inscribed with the text "From the collection of Thos. Esmond Ruth Lowinsky".

Box Gill art 21

Untitled CEG1425 1937 September

Physical Description: 7 x 6 5/8"

Scope and Contents

Ink drawing of an archer kneeling and drawing back his bow.

Box Gill art 21

Untitled CEG1426 1938 May 18

Physical Description: 5-5 5/8 x 8"

Scope and Contents

Sketch of figure wearing a crown standing with arms outstretched while two groups of figures lean toward him. Noted in Gill's hand "for Eric Burrows, S.J."

Box Gill art 21

Untitled CEG1427 1938 May 29

Physical Description: 9 x 5 ½"

Scope and Contents

Drawing of a king standing with arms outstretched while soldiers approach from both sides. Note in Gill's hand states this is a "sketch for drawing sent to Fr. Eric Burrows, S.J. (Fr. E.B. was killed in motor accident in July, 1938)"

Box Gill art 6

Sketchbook CEG1428-CEG1439 about 1897

Physical Description: 8 x 11 1/8"

Scope and Contents

Architectural detail sketches, some from Chichester or other cathedrals.

Box Gill art 21

Untitled CEG1440 undated

Physical Description: 6 ¼ x 4"

Scope and Contents

Ink drawing of seated nude male torso and upper legs on verso of an invitation from the December 1931 Society of Wood-Engravers exhibition.

Box Gill art 21

Untitled CEG1441 1940 February

Physical Description: 6 ½ x 4"

Scope and Contents

Ink drawing of a seated, nude couple engaged in sexual intercourse.

Box Gill art 21

Untitled CEG1442 1940 February

Physical Description: 6 ½ x 4"

Scope and Contents

Ink drawing of a seated, nude couple engaged in sexual intercourse.

Box Gill art 21

Untitled CEG1443 1940 February

Physical Description: 6 x 4 ½"

Scope and Contents

Ink drawing with washes of a nude woman, seated, with one leg raised.

Box Gill art 21

Untitled CEG1444 1940 January 4

Physical Description: 5 x 6 1/2"

Scope and Contents

Side view of nude male body with question marks and arrows at knees, collarbone and shoulder blade. There is a tracing of the same body on the reverse of the page.

Box Gill art 22

The Apple Barn Club Magazine CEG1445 about 1915

Physical Description: 8 ¼ x 14 ¼"

Scope and Contents

The Apple Barn Club Magazine #1, for April, May, June [1915]. Created by Eric Gill and family. 8 drawings on 4 leaves, plus inserted 9 leaves of text.

Box Gill art 6

Untitled [Miscellaneous Erotic Drawings] CEG1446 undated

Physical Description: variable sized items on paper, bound in a volume 4 ½ by 6 3/8"

Scope and Contents

Bound volume of miscellaneous erotic drawings, engravings, pulls, etc. Original label states that there are 39 items present, but a recent count finds only 38.

Box Gill art 21

Untitled CEG1447 undated

Physical Description: 5 ½ x 4 ½"

Scope and Contents

Drawing of a lion with one paw raised and mouth open as if to attack. Crayon rubbing on reverse side of tracing paper shows through and gives the lion's body a halo of orange.

Box Gill art 21

Untitled CEG1448 about 1925-1926

Physical Description: 11 1/8 x 3 ½ - 5 ¼"

Scope and Contents

5 sketches of an animal whose body forms an uppercase "L" from the side and at an angle. There are also three lines of text reading (in part) "Maronis: Eclogae et Georgicon Libri IV."

Box Gill art 21

Untitled (The National Trust Property) CEG1449 undated

Physical Description: 8 1/8 x 9"

General

20?

Scope and Contents

Sketch of lettering and lion figure for National Trust Property carving.

Box Gill art 21

Untitled CEG1450 undated

Physical Description: 7 x 9"

General

64

Scope and Contents

Sketch within pencil drawn square, possibly intended for book illustrations or a carved panel. This sketch shows a telescope with a starburst behind it.

Box Gill art 21

Untitled CEG1451 undated

Physical Description: 7 x 9"

General

64

Scope and Contents

Sketch within pencil drawn square, possibly intended for book illustrations or a carved panel. This sketch shows what appear to be some draftsman's tools.

Box Gill art 21

Untitled CEG1452 undated

Physical Description: 7 x 9"

General

64

Scope and Contents

Sketch within pencil drawn square, possibly intended for book illustrations or a carved panel. This sketch shows a mortar and pestle and two other instruments.

Box Gill art 21

Untitled CEG1453 undated

Physical Description: 7 x 9"

General

64

Scope and Contents

Sketch within pencil drawn square, possibly intended for book illustrations or a carved panel. This sketch shows two snakes wrapped around a staff with wings at the top (as in the medical symbol).

Box Gill art 21

Untitled CEG1454 undated

Physical Description: 7 x 9"

General

64

Scope and Contents

Sketch within pencil drawn square, possibly intended for book illustrations or a carved panel. This sketch shows a scale.

Box Gill art 21

Untitled CEG1455 undated

Physical Description: 7 x 9"

General

64

Scope and Contents

Sketch within pencil drawn square, possibly intended for engraving illustrations in a book. This sketch shows the backside of a nude figure with foliage behind it.

Box Gill art 21

Untitled (Madonna and Child) CEG1456 undated

Physical Description: 3 ½ x 8 1/8"

General

87

Scope and Contents

Small drawing of Madonna and Child figures within a grid.

Box Gill art 21

Untitled (Lincolnshire Regiment) CEG1457 undated

Physical Description: 2 ½ x 4"

Scope and Contents

Scrap of paper with green embossed seal of a sphinx, X and scroll, with the following note in Gill's hand: "this shows shape of sphinx, X & scroll. It is not a suggestion for coloring." This sample correlates to the drawings included under EG1458 and EG1459.

Box Gill art 21

Untitled (Lincolnshire Regiment) CEG1458 undated

Scope and Contents

Sheet of paper with gridded drawing of sphinx, X and scroll with "Lincolnshire Regiment" and some leaves, color added in ink and crayon. Note in Gill's hand: "Longden Ticket top 1/4 t.s."

Box Gill art 21

Untitled (Lincolnshire Regiment) CEG1459 undated

Physical Description: 10 x 4 ¼"

General

74

Scope and Contents

Sketch of sphinx, letter X and scroll inside of an arch. Sketch done in two different versions on same page.

Box Gill art 21

Untitled CEG1460 undated

Physical Description: 5 ½ x 3"

General

19

Scope and Contents

Three sketches of the initials "GCP," possibly for woodblock. May have been designed for Golden Cockerel Press.

Box Gill art 21

Untitled CEG1461 undated

Physical Description: 3 ¾ x 3 ½"

General

95

Scope and Contents

Sketch of huddled group of figures, possibly a Madonna and Child scene. Related to sketches under EG1462.

Box Gill art 21

Untitled CEG1462 undated

Physical Description: 6 x 8 ¾"

General

96

Scope and Contents

Sketches depicting a group of children clustered around a central object. Two sketches appear on this page, one related sketch under EG1461. A note signed by JS states that these sketches were likely created for "Kensal Green Memorial to a child of Winston & Clementine Churchill circa 1921."

Box Gill art 21

Untitled CEG1463 undated

Physical Description: 7x7"

General

41 or 3?

Scope and Contents

Rough sketch of two figures annotated by Gill. "Two figures representing that the studio stands for the contemplative arts & their union with the active arts."

Box Gill art 21

Untitled (Seal) CEG1464 undated

Physical Description: 6 ¾ x 8 3/4"

General

34

Scope and Contents

Drawing of a seal with lilies and black diamonds. From Magdalene College, Oxford. Has the number of 34.

Box Gill art 21

Gordon Memorial CEG1465 undated

Physical Description: 4 3/8 x 2 ½-3/4"

General

73

Scope and Contents

Drawing of upright figure on a pedestal with snake coiled around the feet and wings protruding from above the shoulders. Note on adjacent page from John Bidwell (Oct 1982): winged figure is "St. Michael for a church in Scotland, Fr Kelly client." Note on adjoining page by J. Lawlor (12 Nov 1998): "The Gordon Memorial, Holy water stoup & Memorial plaque to Rev. Michael Gordon in St. Patrick's RC Church, Dumbarton, Scotland."

Box Gill art 21

Gordon Memorial CEG1466 undated

Physical Description: 8 ½ x 11

General

73

Scope and Contents

Drawing of Memorial with crucifix, from 2 viewpoints. Note on adjoining page by J. Lawlor (12 Nov 1998): "The Gordon Memorial, Holy water stoup & Memorial plaque to Rev. Michael Gordon in St. Patrick's RC Church, Dumbarton, Scotland."

Box Gill art 21

Untitled (Madonna and Child) CEG1467 undated

Physical Description: 1 ¾ x 5 ¼"

General

90

Scope and Contents

Drawing of a Madonna and Child statue on pedestal. Adjoining notes state it may have been used as a sketch for carving or printing.

Box Gill art 21

Untitled CEG1468 undated

Physical Description: 2 ½ x 3 1/2"

General

54

Scope and Contents

Two loosely drawn sketches of a stooped figure leaning into a standing figure

Box Gill art 21

Untitled (Venice 1200 app.) CEG1469 undated

Physical Description: 7 ¾ x10"

General

23

Scope and Contents

Drawing of two views of a ship, one with sail unfurled and full.

Box Gill art 21

Untitled (Nude) CEG1470 1927 January 12

Physical Description: 3x5"

General

45

Scope and Contents

Drawing of nude female torso annotated "traced from sketch by D.C."

Box Gill art 21

Untitled CEG1471 undated

Physical Description: 5 ¾ x 10"

General

85

Scope and Contents

Drawing (with partial color) of a crucifix.

Box Gill art 21

Untitled CEG1472 undated

Physical Description: 7x9"

General

37

Scope and Contents

Line Drawing of an animal with a box drawn through its body, and the initials C.L.R. Drawn on stationery with printed information "Altamont, Ashburnham Grove, Bradford" and a Telephone listing of 2117.

Box Gill art 21

Christus Ecclesia CEG1473 undated

Physical Description: 5x8"

General

32

Scope and Contents

Ink drawing of crucifix form with the text "Christus Ecclesia" around a circle over the cross.

Box Gill art 21

Jerusalem, Cumbo Lion CEG1475 1934 June

Physical Description: 6 ½ x 10 ½"

General

69

Scope and Contents

Drawing of a winged lion with a human face on a pedestal displaying a book. Height and width measurements line the bottom and right of the lion.

Box Gill art 21

Untitled (Bambino) CEG1476 1920 January 20

Physical Description: 4 ¼ x 5 ¼"

General

D145

Scope and Contents

Drawing of baby Jesus in a cradle with arms outreached and a halo around his head. Gridded lines are drawn over the figure and the measurement 21" is written on one side. Instructions are written on verso to return to E Gill Ditchling Common, Sx.

Box Gill art 21

St. Andrew, Fisher of Men CEG1477 undated

Physical Description: 7 ½ x 9 ¼"

General

99

Scope and Contents

Sketch of man with a fishing net leaning out of a boat. Noted on adjoining paper to be the "org for the St. Andrews Church Hall carving Croydon London" (J Bidwell).

Box Gill art 21

Untitled CEG1478 undated

Physical Description: 15x6"

General

66

Scope and Contents

Three sketches on one long piece of paper depicting scenes within a non-square framework. May have been a sketch for book illustration or carving.

Box Gill art 21

Venice, 14th Cent. CEG1474 undated

Physical Description: 8x8 ¾"

General

24

Scope and Contents

Ink drawing of ship with sail unfurled

Box Gill art 22

Untitled CEG1479 undated

Physical Description: 4 x 8"

General

58

Scope and Contents

Seated nude male figure with elbows clasped to knees, looking downward.

Box Gill art 22

The Woman who did Man's Work CEG1480 undated

Physical Description: 5 ½ x 8"

General

58

Scope and Contents

Drawing of a nude female figure sitting on a pedestal, slouching with head down.

Box Gill art 22

Untitled CEG1481 undated

Physical Description: 5 x 7 5/8"

General

78

Scope and Contents

Sketch of a standing nude male figure.

Box Gill art 22

Untitled CEG1482 undated

Physical Description: 5 x 7 ¾"

General

12a or 78?

Scope and Contents

Sketch of two nude figures, one male and one female, standing facing each other, each with an arm raised as though to shield their eyes or in salute.

Box Gill art 22

Untitled CEG1483 undated

Physical Description: 5 x 7 ¾"

General

12a or 78?

Scope and Contents

Drawing of standing nude male and female.

Box Gill art 22

Untitled CEG1484 undated

Physical Description: 3 x 7"

General

24 or 97

Scope and Contents

Drawing of nude figure clasping its feet, seen as from below. Reverse has view of figure as seen from above. One of a set of four sketches.

Box Gill art 22

Untitled CEG1485 undated

Physical Description: 5 ½ x 8 ¼"

General

25 or 97

Scope and Contents

Drawing of nude figure leaning down toward its feet. One of a set of four sketches.

Box Gill art 22

Untitled CEG1486 undated

Physical Description: 5 x 8 ½"

General

26 or 97

Scope and Contents

Drawing of nude figure without legs visible, head raised. One of a set of four sketches.

Box Gill art 22

Untitled CEG1487 undated

Physical Description: 5 x 8 ½"

General

97

Scope and Contents

Drawing of nude figure clasping its feet, seen as from below. One of a set of four sketches.

Box Gill art 22

Untitled CEG1488 undated

Physical Description: 5 ½ x 7 ¼"

General

57

Scope and Contents

Drawing of what appears to be a swimmer or acrobat engaged in physical activity. Possibly a design for a paper doll or toy, as there are hinge marks at the joints in pencil.

Box Gill art 22

Untitled CEG1489 undated

Physical Description: 3 ¾ x 5"

General

86, D5926/6

Scope and Contents

Sketch of a stylized figure from the front and from the side.

Box Gill art 22

Untitled CEG1490 undated

Physical Description: 3 5/8 x 5"

General

83, D5929/6

Scope and Contents

Sketch of a stylized nude female figure from the front and from the side.

Box Gill art 22

Untitled CEG1491 undated

Physical Description: 6 x 6 ½"

Scope and Contents

Loose sketch of a nude female figure holding what may be a flower. Reverse of page has several sketches of figures, all rough and unfinished.

Box Gill art 22

Untitled CEG1492 undated

Physical Description: 4 3/4 x 5 ½"

Scope and Contents

Sketch of a figure that appears to be doing some kind of exercise. The same figure doing a similar physical activity is drawn on the reverse

Box Gill art 22

Untitled CEG1493 undated

Physical Description: 9 1/8 x 5 ½"

Scope and Contents

Sketch of a figure that appears to be doing some kind of exercise, with their head on the ground and back arched into the air.

Box Gill art 22

Untitled CEG1494 undated

Physical Description: 7 x 4"

General

72

Scope and Contents

Sketch with two figures and a few lettering samples.

Box Gill art 22

Untitled CEG1495 undated

Physical Description: 3 ½ x 4 ½"

General

29

Scope and Contents

Sketch for a possible seal or nameplate. Scrolls of text surround what appears to be an open, wood built structure with a cross at the top.

Box Gill art 22

Untitled (Freehouse Livery & Bait) CEG1496 undated

Physical Description: 4 x 5 ½"

General

46

Scope and Contents

Sketch with the text "Freehouse Livery & Bait By G. Quink."

Box Gill art 22

Untitled CEG1497 undated

Physical Description: 5 x 3 ¾"

General

9, 54

Scope and Contents

Two small sketches, one in pencil with blue foliage painted in, and one with only the blue painted foliage.

Box Gill art 22

Untitled CEG1498 undated

Physical Description: 5 x 7 ¼"

General

D5406/6

Scope and Contents

Loose sketch of a figure that appears to be half man and half horse, rearing on hind legs.

Box Gill art 22

Untitled (RAMC Monument) CEG1499 undated

Physical Description: 4 ¾ x 4 ¾"

General

103

Scope and Contents

Ink sketch of a figure (or figures) on a pedestal.

Box Gill art 22

Untitled CEG1500 undated

Physical Description: 5 ¼ x 7"

Scope and Contents

Sketch of leaf and flower cluster. There is a very loose sketch of two figures on the reverse of this drawing.

Box Gill art 22

Untitled CEG1501 undated

Physical Description: 5 x 6 ¾"

General

61

Scope and Contents

Sketch of a winged figure reaching down to a figure standing on ground. There is a drawing of two figures interacting on half of the reverse.

Box Gill art 22

Untitled CEG1502 undated

Physical Description: 3 3/8 x 4 ½"

General

42

Scope and Contents

Sketch of a group of figures with staffs raised in the air, to their right stands another figure with a staff and a glowing halo.

Box Gill art 22

Untitled CEG1504 undated

Physical Description: 3 ¼ x 6 ½"

General

72

Scope and Contents

Sketch of decorative lettering using the letters T and A.

Box Gill art 22

Untitled CEG1505 undated

Physical Description: 6 ¾ x 8 ¾"

General

13, 36

Scope and Contents

Drawing of a nude female figure reclining on a branch inside of a triangle that is gridded off in pencil. Appears to be a design for a carving.

Box Gill art 22

Untitled CEG1506 undated

Physical Description: 6 ½ x 6 ¼"

General

61

Scope and Contents

Sketch of a wreath and scrolls with figures blowing horns.

Box Gill art 22

Untitled CEG1507 undated

Physical Description: 6 x 8"

General

61

Scope and Contents

Sketch of two figures walking arm in arm.

Box Gill art 22

Untitled CEG1508 undated

Physical Description: 5 x 8 ¼"

General

21, 40

Scope and Contents

Sketch of a male and a female figure kissing and embracing under an arch.

Box Gill art 22

Untitled CEG1509 undated

Physical Description: 7 ¼ x 11 ½"

General

50

Scope and Contents

Sketch of a figure or creature on a column resting on a pedestal.

Box Gill art 21

25 Nudes CEG1511 undated

Physical Description: 7 x 9"

Scope and Contents

Proof engraving of Cover of 25 Nudes Book. Purchase, GF Sims, 1966 (accession MS.1966.003).

Box Gill art 21

25 Nudes CEG1512 undated

Physical Description: 7 ¾ x 10 ¾"

General

13-G

Scope and Contents

Paste-up (collaged) design for layout of d.w. design. Purchase, GF Sims, 1966 (accession MS.1966.003).

Box Gill art 21

25 Nudes CEG1513 undated

Physical Description: 14 x 10"

Scope and Contents

Photostat or original drawing for d.w. design with notes by Gill. Purchase, GF Sims, 1966 (accession MS.1966.003).

Box Gill art 21

Untitled (from 25 Nudes) CEG1514 undated

Physical Description: 6 x 10 1/8"

Scope and Contents

Proof engraving of nude woman. Purchase, GF Sims, 1966 (accession MS.1966.003).

Box Gill art 21

Untitled (from 25 Nudes) CEG1515 undated

Physical Description: 6 1/8 x 10 3/4"

Scope and Contents

Proof engraving of nude woman. Purchase, GF Sims, 1966 (accession MS.1966.003).

Box Gill art 21

Untitled (from 25 Nudes) CEG1516 undated

Physical Description: 6 x 10 ¾"

Scope and Contents

Proof engraving of nude woman. Purchase, GF Sims, 1966 (accession MS.1966.003).

Box Gill art 21

Untitled (from 25 Nudes) CEG1517 undated

Physical Description: 6 x 10 ½"

Scope and Contents

Proof engraving of nude woman. Purchase, GF Sims, 1966 (accession MS.1966.003).

Box Gill art 21

Untitled (from 25 Nudes) CEG1518 undated

Physical Description: 7 ½ x 11"

Scope and Contents

Proof engraving of nude woman. Purchase, GF Sims, 1966 (accession MS.1966.003).

Box Gill art 17

Untitled (Christmas greeting) CEG1526.1 1908

Physical Description: 4 3/8 x 2 7/8"

Scope and Contents

Christmas greeting print. Text reads, "Greeting from Ethel & Eric Gill, Ditchling, Xmas 1908." From the William Rothenstein collection. Marked in pencil, "D8."

Box Gill art 17

Untitled CEG1526.2 1912

Physical Description: 7 x 4 3/8" folded

Scope and Contents

From the William Rothenstein collection. Note from Eric Gill to William Rothenstein that reads, "with love from Eric & Ethel Gill, Ditchling Xmas 1912."

Box Gill art 17

Untitled CEG1526.3 1916

Physical Description: 2 7/8 x 6 7/8"

Scope and Contents

From the William Rothenstein collection. Christmas greeting with handwritten not from Gill that reads, "with best wishes to all Iles Farm from Ditchling Common, Xmas, 1916."

Box Gill art 17

Untitled CEG1526.4 about 1908-1923

Physical Description: 5 x 5 ¾"

Scope and Contents

From the William Rothenstein collection. Woodblock print showing a Christ figure on a crucifix, with the crucifix being held up by another haloed male figure behind it.

Box Gill art 17

Untitled CEG1526.5 about 1908-1923

Physical Description: 3 3/8 x 4 ½"

Scope and Contents

From the William Rothenstein collection. Note in Gill's hand reads, "Engraved on wood by Elizabeth Gill after a drawing by Eric Gill."

Box Gill art 17

Untitled CEG1527.1 A 1923

Physical Description: 3 3/8 x 5 ½"

Scope and Contents

From the William Rothenstein collection. Engraving print of a mother and child. Previously mounted on paper (item CEG1527.1 B) and matted.

Box Gill art 17

Untitled CEG1527.1 B 1923 December 24

Physical Description: 4 3/8 x 8," folded

Scope and Contents

From the William Rothenstein collection. Note on paper in Gill's hand reads, "with greetings from E & E Gill, 24.12.'23." Item CEG1527.1 A was previously mounted to it.

Box Gill art 17

Untitled CEG1527.2 about 1908-1923

Physical Description: 1 15/16 x 3 5/8" mounted onto a sheet measuring 8 x 5"

Scope and Contents

From the William Rothenstein collection. Engraving shows haloed mother and child embracing. Mounted to a folded sheet of paper with a note on the verso in Gill's hand reading, "to Capel-y-ffin, Love from Eric G."

Box Gill art 17

Untitled CEG1527.3 about 1908-1923

Physical Description: 7 ¾ x 3 ½" unfolded

Scope and Contents

From the William Rothenstein collection. Engraving of shepherds and animals with handwritten text from Gill reading, "Mr. Wm Rothensteing from E & E Gill Xmas 1917, wishing him and all at Far Oakridge a very happy feast."

Box Gill art 19

Rachel CEG1528 undated

Physical Description: 6 7/8 x 9 7/8 on a sheet measuring 11 ½ x 18"

Scope and Contents

From the William Rothenstein collection. Signed and numbered by Gill with a note on the matte from Rothenstein: "Engraving by Gill of Rachel, not, I think, like her, done while she was ill in bed."

Box Gill art 16

Emblems Engraved on Wood CEG1530 about 1916

Physical Description: 12 ½ x 13"

Scope and Contents

"Fifteen copies of this edition printed at Ditchling by Douglas Pepler and Eric Gill on the feast of the Purification 1916." "These emblems were engraved for The Devil's Devices or Control versus service, a book written by Douglas Pepler." "No. 7" [Signed] by Eric Gill. Quotes in this entry taken from Bibliography of Eric Gill, by E.R. Gill.

Box Gill art 16

Emblems Engraved on Wood CEG1530A about 1916

Physical Description: 8 ½ x 11"

Scope and Contents

Number 29 (out of 33 copies) of Gill's "Emblems engraved on wood." Item is very fragile and should be kept flat.

Box Gill art 17

Untitled proof CEG1531 about 1931

Physical Description: 10 ¼ x 10"

Scope and Contents

Proof pull (on imperial Japanese paper of pp.26-27) from: Canticum Canticorum Salomonis. Cranach press, 1931. Only 60 copies printed on this paper. Purchase, Elkin Mathews, 1961 (accession MS.1961.012).

Box Gill art 16

First Proof of a set of Sans Serif Capitals CEG1532 1927

Physical Description: 10 1/8 x 13"

Scope and Contents

"First proof of a set of sans serif capitals designed by Eric Gill from matrices cut by the Lanston Monotype Corporation in five sizes MCMXXVII." From Gill's own collection with an ms correction in the text and some lettering by him (in pencil) on front wrapper. Unique state of this important typographical work.

Box Gill art 17

Untitled proof CEG1533 undated

Physical Description: 6 ¾ x 15 ¾"

Scope and Contents

Corrected proof of a Latin prayer by Gill. Single leaf, signed in Gill's hand. Purchase, B. Rota, 1961 (MS.1961.013).

Box Gill art Drawer 70

Untitled [The Aldine Bible] CEG1534 undated

Physical Description: 16 5/8 x 22 ½"

Scope and Contents

Poster for publication of the Aldine Bible by J.M. Dent & Sons, handset in Gill's Joanna typeface.

Box Gill art Drawer 70

Untitled [The Aldine Bible] CEG1535 undated

Physical Description: 11 ¼ x 17 3/8"

Scope and Contents

Poster for publication of the Aldine Bible by J.M. Dent & Sons, handset in Gill's Joanna typeface.

Box Gill art Drawer 70

Untitled [The Aldine Bible] CEG1536 undated

Physical Description: 20 x 15"

Scope and Contents

Page proofs for the Aldine Bible by J.M. Dent & Sons, handset in Gill's Joanna typeface.

Box Gill art Drawer 70

Untitled [The Aldine Bible] CEG1537 undated

Physical Description: 41 x 32"

Scope and Contents

Page proofs for the Aldine Bible by J.M. Dent & Sons, handset in Gill's Joanna typeface.

Box Gill art Drawer 72

Daily Herald CEG1538 undated

Physical Description: 20 x 14 ¼"

Scope and Contents

From a group of newspaper posters from the collection of Rene Hague. Text reads, "Daily Herald, To-Day's." Gill Miscellaneous.

Box Gill art Drawer 72

A Disclosure to Stagger the Nation CEG1539 undated

Physical Description: 20 x 23 ¾"

Scope and Contents

From a group of newspaper posters from the collection of Rene Hague. Text reads, "A Disclosure to Stagger the Nation, By Philip Snowden." Gill Miscellaneous.

Box Gill art Drawer 69

GOOD LUCK PERCY CEG1540 undated

Physical Description: 19 x 30"

Scope and Contents

Newspaper poster from the collection of Rene Hague. Text on this poster reads: DAILY Chronicle. GOOD LUCK PERCY. BY A.E.R. GILLIGAN. NEWS-CHRONICLE.

Box Gill art Drawer 72

[Our Man Has a Driving Test] CEG1541 undated

Physical Description: 20 x 30"

Scope and Contents

From a group of newspaper posters from the collection of Rene Hague. Text reads, "Catholic Herald, Our Man Has a Driving Test." Gill Miscellaneous.

Box Gill art Drawer 72

[Poisoned Bread, Alarming Revelations] CEG1542 undated

Physical Description: 20 x 30"

Scope and Contents

From a group of newspaper posters from the collection of Rene Hague. Text reads, "John Bull, World's Greatest Free Insurance Gift, Poisoned Bread, Alarming Revelations." Gill Miscellaneous.

Box Gill art Drawer 69

A Demon Who Lives on the Dead CEG1543 undated

Physical Description: 29 x 19"

Scope and Contents

From Rene Hague's newspaper poster collection. Title reads, "John Bull World's Greatest Free Insurance Gift" and text below reads, "A Demon Who Lives on the Dead."

Box Gill art Drawer 70

Johnston Golden Jubilee CEG1544 undated

Physical Description: 25 x 40"

Scope and Contents

Johnston Golden Jubilee Poster, set in the Johnston typeface. Printed in gold, burgundy and black ink.

Box Gill art Drawer 70

Gill Sans serif CEG1545 undated

Physical Description: 25 x 37 ½"

Scope and Contents

Gill Sans serif poster, displaying upper and lower case alphabet and numerals.

Box Gill art Drawer 70

French Gallery exhibition CEG1546 1937-1940

Physical Description: 20 x 30"

Scope and Contents

Poster announcing the French Gallery's exhibition Gill work, "Drawings…and small Sculptures." Printed in blue and black ink.

Box Gill art Drawer 70

Goupil Winter Salon CEG1547 1937-1940

Physical Description: 20 x 30"

Scope and Contents

From a group of 24 broadsides and posters printed by Hague & Gill, several type specimens and preliminary proofs included. High Wycombe. Bought for Clark by URL. Last drawer of Gill map cabinet. This poster announces the French Gallery's Goupil Winter Salon.

Box Gill art Drawer 70

CEG1548 1937-1940

Physical Description: 20 x 30"

Scope and Contents

From a group of 24 broadsides and posters printed by Hague & Gill, several type specimens and preliminary proofs included. High Wycombe. Bought for Clark by URL. Last drawer of Gill map cabinet. This poster is a partial of a larger print. Black and red ink on yellow paper.

Box Gill art Drawer 70

[United Artists' Exhibition] CEG1549 1940 January-March

Physical Description: 20 x 30"

Scope and Contents

From a group of 24 broadsides and posters printed by Hague & Gill, several type specimens and preliminary proofs included. High Wycombe. Bought for Clark by URL. Last drawer of Gill map cabinet. This poster is for the United Artists' Exhibition, at the Royal Academy of Arts.

Box Gill art Drawer 68

[United Artists' Exhibition] CEG1550 1940 January-March

Physical Description: 20 x 30"

Scope and Contents

From a group of 24 broadsides and posters printed by Hague & Gill, several type specimens and preliminary proofs included. High Wycombe. Bought for Clark by URL. Last drawer of Gill map cabinet. This poster is for the United Artists' Exhibition, at the Royal Academy of Arts. See CEG1459 for image.

Box Gill art Drawer 68

Leave My Bloody CEG1551 undated

Physical Description: 20 x 30"

Scope and Contents

From a group of newspaper posters from the collection of Rene Hague. Text reads, "Leave My Bloody." Gill Miscellaneous.

Box Gill art Drawer 70

[Christ & Peace] CEG1552 1937

Physical Description: 20 x 30"

Scope and Contents

From a group of newspaper posters from the collection of Rene Hague. Text reads, "The Fellowship of Reconciliation and the Methodist Peace Fellowship, Armistice Day 1937, Christ & Peace, In the Schoolroom, Wesley Church, Priory Road, High Wycombe…." Gill Miscellaneous.

Box Gill art Drawer 70

[To the Derby] CEG1553 1937-1940

Physical Description: 20 x 30"

Scope and Contents

From a group of 24 broadsides and posters printed by Hague & Gill, several type specimens and preliminary proofs included. High Wycombe. Bought for Clark by URL. Last drawer of Gill map cabinet. This poster is printed in red and black ink on yellow paper, and depicts a horse and rider at the races, with text below referring to the event.

Box Gill art Drawer 70

[Perpetua] CEG1554 1937-1940

Physical Description: 20 x 29"

Scope and Contents

From a group of 24 broadsides and posters printed by Hague & Gill, several type specimens and preliminary proofs included. High Wycombe. Bought for Clark by URL. Last drawer of Gill map cabinet. This poster displays the Perpetua typeface in upper and lower case, and gives an essay on the importance of letters and words in communication.

Box Gill art Drawer 70

[Foolproof Sans] CEG1555 1937-1940

Physical Description: 20 x 30"

Scope and Contents

From a group of 24 broadsides and posters printed by Hague & Gill, several type specimens and preliminary proofs included. High Wycombe. Bought for Clark by URL. Last drawer of Gill map cabinet. This poster announces the merits of the Gill Sans typeface, "Mechanized man knows no fancy, Foolproof Sans Light, Medium, Bold, For All Purposes Except Art Nonsense."

Box Gill art Drawer 70

[Gill Sans Bold Condensed] CEG1556 1937-1940

Physical Description: 20 x 30"

Scope and Contents

From a group of 24 broadsides and posters printed by Hague & Gill, several type specimens and preliminary proofs included. High Wycombe. Bought for Clark by URL. Last drawer of Gill map cabinet. This poster displays the Gill Sans Bold Condensed typeface, in black ink on yellow paper.

Box Gill art Drawer 68

The Bystander CEG1557 1937-1940

Physical Description: 20 x 30"

Scope and Contents

From a group of 24 broadsides and posters printed by Hague & Gill, several type specimens and preliminary proofs included. High Wycombe. Bought for Clark by URL.This poster states, "The Bystander, Summer Number, With Many Clever and New Features, On Sale Here."

Box Gill art Drawer 70

[Mass Demonstration Against the Sedition Bill] CEG1558 1937-1940

Physical Description: 20 x 30"

Scope and Contents

From a group of 24 broadsides and posters printed by Hague & Gill, several type specimens and preliminary proofs included. High Wycombe. Bought for Clark by URL. This poster announces a demonstration against the Sedition Bill by the National Council for Civil Liberties.

Box Gill art Drawer 72

Your Liberty or the Sedition Bill? CEG1559 1937-1940

Physical Description: 15 x 20"

Scope and Contents

From a group of 24 broadsides and posters printed by Hague & Gill, several type specimens and preliminary proofs included. High Wycombe. Bought for Clark by URL. Last drawer of Gill map cabinet. This print made for an event in conjunction with the National Council for Civil Liberty

Box Gill art Drawer 70

[Oil Paintings by Barbara Watson] CEG1560 1937-1940

Physical Description: 20 x 30"

Scope and Contents

From a group of 24 broadsides and posters printed by Hague & Gill, several type specimens and preliminary proofs included. High Wycombe. Bought for Clark by URL. Last drawer of Gill map cabinet. This poster announces the French Gallery's exhibition of paintings by Barbara Watson.

Box Gill art Drawer 70

[To the Derby] CEG1561 1937-1940

Physical Description: 20 x 30"

Scope and Contents

From a group of 24 broadsides and posters printed by Hague & Gill, several type specimens and preliminary proofs included. High Wycombe. Bought for Clark by URL. Last drawer of Gill map cabinet. This poster is printed in red and black ink on yellow paper, and depicts a horse and rider at the races, with text below referring to the event.

Box Gill art Drawer 72

[Foolproof Sans] CEG1562 1937-1940

Physical Description: 20 x 30"

Scope and Contents

From a group of 24 broadsides and posters printed by Hague & Gill, several type specimens and preliminary proofs included. High Wycombe. Bought for Clark by URL. Last drawer of Gill map cabinet. This poster displays an example of Gill Sans typeface.

Box Gill art Drawer 72

[United Artists' Exhibition] CEG1563 1940 January-March

Physical Description: 20 x 30"

Scope and Contents

From a group of 24 broadsides and posters printed by Hague & Gill, several type specimens and preliminary proofs included. High Wycombe. Bought for Clark by URL. Last drawer of Gill map cabinet. This poster is for the United Artists' Exhibition, and has only one color out of two printed on it.

Box Gill art Drawer 70

Watercolours by Dora Clarke CEG1564 1937-1940

Physical Description: 20 x 30"

Scope and Contents

From a group of 24 broadsides and posters printed by Hague & Gill, several type specimens and preliminary proofs included. High Wycombe. Bought for Clark by URL. Last drawer of Gill map cabinet. This poster announces the French Gallery's exhibition of watercolours by Dora Clarke.

Box Gill art Drawer 70

Goupil Winter Salon CEG1565 1937-1940

Physical Description: 20 x 30"

Scope and Contents

From a group of 24 broadsides and posters printed by Hague & Gill, several type specimens and preliminary proofs included. High Wycombe. Bought for Clark by URL. Last drawer of Gill map cabinet. This poster announces the French Gallery's Goupil Winter Salon.

Box Gill art Drawer 70

Untitled CEG1566 1937-1940

Physical Description: 20 x 30"

Scope and Contents

From a group of 24 broadsides and posters printed by Hague & Gill, several type specimens and preliminary proofs included. High Wycombe. Bought for Clark by URL. Last drawer of Gill map cabinet. This page was used as a test sheet for a Gill exhibition poster.

Box Gill art Drawer 70

Week-End Paintings by J.W.T. Artists CEG1567 1937-1940

Physical Description: 20 x 30"

Scope and Contents

From a group of 24 broadsides and posters printed by Hague & Gill, several type specimens and preliminary proofs included. High Wycombe. Bought for Clark by URL. Last drawer of Gill map cabinet. This poster announces the French Gallery's exhibition of paintings by the J.W.T. Artists.

Box Gill art Drawer 72

Works by Bettine C. Walford CEG1568 about 1937

Physical Description: 20 x 30"

Scope and Contents

From a group of 24 broadsides and posters printed by Hague & Gill, several type specimens and preliminary proofs included. High Wycombe. Bought for Clark by URL. Last drawer of Gill map cabinet. Text on this poster reads, "The French Gallery (Wallis & Son), Works by Bettine C. Walford, October 31st, 11 Berkeley Square W1."

Box Gill art Drawer 72

New Landscapes by Brooke Farrar CEG1569 1937-1940

Physical Description: 20 x 30"

Scope and Contents

From a group of 24 broadsides and posters printed by Hague & Gill, several type specimens and preliminary proofs included. High Wycombe. Bought for Clark by URL. Last drawer of Gill map cabinet. Text on this poster reads, "The French Gallery (Wallis & Son), New Landscapes by Brooke Farrar of Ceylon, France & Spain, Open till November 28th, 11 Berkeley Square W1."

Box Gill art 19

Untitled (GIFTS) CEG1570 undated

Physical Description: 10 x 15"

Scope and Contents

Broadside for a gift show. Printed by Hague & Gill at High Wycombe, ca. 1937-1940. Bought in a Sotheby's sale November 9, 1981. Item 128. Bought for Clark by URL.

Box Gill art Drawer 70

To the Derby CEG1571 1937-1940

Physical Description: 20 x 12 ¾"

Scope and Contents

From a group of 24 broadsides and posters printed by Hague & Gill, several type specimens and preliminary proofs included. High Wycombe. Bought for Clark by URL. Last drawer of Gill map cabinet. This poster is a partial of a larger print. Black and red ink on yellow paper.

Box Gill art Drawer 69

Perpetua CEG1572 1937-1940

Physical Description: 20 x 30"

Scope and Contents

Poster printed by the Monotype Corporation, showcasing the Perpetua typeface uppercase alphabet.

Box Gill art Drawer 70

[Eric Among the Nudes] CEG1573 undated

Physical Description: 19 2/3 x 28 ½"

Scope and Contents

From a group of 4 Posters relating to Eric Gill from the collection of Rene Hague. This poster, on pink paper, states, "Sporting Times, Otherwise Known as The Pink 'Un, Eric Among the Nudes, More Long Shot Winners…" Last drawer of Gill map cabinet.

Box Gill art Drawer 72

[Annual Meeting of the Catholic Fund for Homeless & Destitute Men] CEG1574 [no year given] July 3

Physical Description: 15 x 20"

Scope and Contents

From a group of 4 Posters relating to Eric Gill from the collection of Rene Hague. Poster reads, "Annual Meeting of the Catholic Fund for Homeless & Destitute Men…Mr. Eric Gill will speak…"

Box Gill art Drawer 72

Untitled CEG1575 undated

Physical Description: 17 x 22"

Scope and Contents

From a group of 4 Posters relating to Eric Gill from the collection of Rene Hague. Poster is printed in black and red-orange ink, and text is in German.

Box Gill art Drawer 72

[Spinning, Weaving, & Dyeing Exhibition] CEG1576 undated

Physical Description: 20 x 30"

Scope and Contents

From a group of 4 Posters relating to Eric Gill from the collection of Rene Hague. Poster is printed in dark blue ink, and text refers to an opening at Whitechapel Art Gallery for the Spinning, Weaving, & Dyeing Exhibition.

Box Gill art Drawer 69

[Gill Sans] CEG1577 1937-1940

Physical Description: 19 7/8 x 25"

Scope and Contents

Poster displaying the Gill Sans typeface from Hague & Gill. Printed in medium and dark blue ink.

Box Gill art 13

Drawings, engravings and while-line reproductions of the nude, by Eric Gill CEG1578 1937

Physical Description: 16 x 22"

Scope and Contents

Poster for show at Goupil Gallery. Text states, "Goupil Gallery, Drawings, engravings and while-line reproductions of the nude, by Eric Gill, 3-5 Burlington Gardens, November-December 1937." Gilliana.

Box Gill art 13

The Way of the Cross CEG1579 about 1939

Physical Description: 22 ¾ x 17 ½"

Scope and Contents

Large print of The Way of the Cross, illustrating the stations of the cross, with captions beneath. Gilliana.

Box Gill art [missing]

Master of Line: The Letter Forms of Eric Gill CEG1579 between 1940-1979

Physical Description: 17 x 11"

Scope and Contents

Gift from E. Miner, 1979. Text of poster reads, "Master of Line: The Letter Forms of Eric Gill' / Illustrated Public Lecture by James Mosley of the St. Bride Printing Library, London / Wednesday, 18th April 7:00 p.m. / 101 McCormick Hall / Reception to follow / Sponsored by the Graphic Arts Collection."

Box Gill art 13

Untitled CEG1580 undated

Physical Description: 16 x 22"

Scope and Contents

Poster on blue paper. Text states, "Mrs Marchant of the Goupil Gallery is now at this address, 3-5 Burlington Gardens, WI."

Box Gill art 13

Untitled CEG1581 undated

Physical Description: 16 x 22"

Scope and Contents

Poster on blue paper. Text states, "Mrs Marchant of the Goupil Gallery is now at this address, 3-5 Burlington Gardens, WI."

Box Gill art 13

[Our Lady of Lourdes] CEG1582 undated

Physical Description: 12 5/8 x 17 5/8"

Scope and Contents

Red, yellow, green and black woodblock print from a 5 piece woodblock (block is item CEG1639).

Box Gill art 35

Manuscript and Inscription Letters CEG1583 1911

Physical Description: variable, in a folder measuring 10 x 12"

Scope and Contents

For schools & classes & for the use of craftsmen by Edward Johnston with 5 plates by A.E.R. Gill (Portfolio No.2, "School copies & Examples). Second impression, revisited.

Box Gill art 16

Animals All CEG1584 1916

Physical Description: 19 ½ x 17 3/8"

Scope and Contents

Woodblock illustration of animals at the manger, with the Christ child reaching outward. Text reads, "Who were the first to cry Nowell? Animals all as it befell." Gill D50, Physick 51

Box Gill art 17

Eve CEG1585 undated

Physical Description: 7 ¾ x 14"

Scope and Contents

Signed woodblock print, number 6 of 50.

Box Gill art 19

When the King Comes Down the Street CEG1586 undated

Physical Description: 11 x 17 ¼"

Scope and Contents

Broadside print of Jesus figure towering over a small man, both in front of a cityscape bearing the sign "No Hands Wanted." Signed by Gill and numbered 76/100. Purchase, Douglas Cleverdon, 1986 (accession MS.1986.008).

Box Gill art 16

Art is that work and that way of working… CEG1587 undated

Physical Description: 11 ¼ x 17 ½"

Scope and Contents

Poster with text from an essay by Gill. Printed for B.W by the Monotype Corporation Limited. Text reads, "Art is that work and that way of working in which man uses his free will / A civilization based upon the doctrine of Free Will naturally and inevitably produces artists / In such a civilization all men are artists and so there is no need to talk about it." Text printed in Perpetua.

Box Gill art 16

Catholic Herald Almanac CEG1588 about 1934

Physical Description: 18 x 12"

Scope and Contents

Catholic Herald almanac for 1935, printed by Hague & Gill in High Wycombe. Engraving by Denis Tegetmeier. DR 13G.

Box Gill art 19

Untitled (The Careful Builder) CEG1589 undated

Physical Description: 12 ¼ x 17 ½"

Scope and Contents

Galley proof for unidentified series of poems, from the shop of Hague & Gill. First line: "The careful builder set the bed." From Sotheby's sale of 9 Nov. 81, lot 79. (accession MS.1981.004).

Box Gill art 16

Self-portrait CEG1591 1973

Physical Description: 10 5/8 x 14 15/16"

Scope and Contents

Self-portrait. Number 33 of 35 copies printed by Christopher Skelton. Gift from Christopher Skelton, 1983 (accession MS.1983.005).

Box Gill art 20

Manuscript & Inscription Letters CEG1595 1909

Physical Description: 10 x 12 1/2

Scope and Contents

Manuscript & Inscription Letters for Schools & Classes & for the use of Craftsmen, by Edward Johnston, with 5 Plates by A.E.R. Gill (Portfolio No. 2, "School Copies & Examples"). Pencil notes in interior, possibly in Gill's hand

Box Gill art 13

Studio Photographic Portrait CEG1597 undated

Physical Description: 16 x 21"

Scope and Contents

Photograph of Gill in his workman's smock and cigarette holder in hand by Howard Coster. Signed by Coster. Note included: Negative destroyed in the war.

Box Gill art 13

Gill Sans CEG1598 undated

Physical Description: 23 ½ x 16 ½"

Scope and Contents

Poster displays examples of uses of Perpetua typeface, as designed by Gill. Gift of Ralph Montagu, 1983 (accession MS.1983.006).

Box Gill art 13

Golden Cockerel, Joanna, Aries CEG1599 undated

Physical Description: 23 ½ x 16 ½"

Scope and Contents

Poster displays examples of uses of the following typefaces designed by Gill: Golden Cockerel, Joanna and Aries. Gift of Ralph Montagu, 1983 (accession MS.1983.006).

Box Gill art 13

Perpetua CEG1600 undated

Physical Description: 23 ½ x 16 ½"

Scope and Contents

Poster displays examples of uses of Perpetua typeface, as designed by Gill. Gift of Ralph Montagu, 1983 (accession MS.1983.006).

Box Gill art 19

Perpetua CEG1601 undated

Physical Description: 14 x 18"

Scope and Contents

Broadside of Gill's Perpetua typeface in roman and italic. Broadside designed by William G. Meek at Diamant Typographic Service. Text on front from Gill's "Work & Culture" (1938) reads "Human culture is the natural product of living, and human living is naturally and chiefly a matter of human working."

Box Gill art 35

From the Chancellor's desk CEG1605 1964 October

Physical Description: 8 ½ x 11"

Scope and Contents

2 copies of a publication from UCLA called "From the Chancellor's Desk." There is an image of Gill's Muliere accompanying an article entitled "The Place of a Library in a Great University."

Box Gill art 19

Garden Fete CEG1606 undated

Physical Description: 11 ½ x 16 1/8"

Scope and Contents

Broadside poster for "Garden Fete, Rowley Lodge, Arkley, Barnet, Saturday 14th July, 2.30pm." Two-color print of a Greyhound carrying a flaming torch. Printed at St. Dominic's Press, Ditchling, Sussex.

Box Gill art 35

Symposium on the life and works of Eric Gill T.O.S.D. CEG1607 1967

Physical Description: 8 ¼ x 5 ½"

Scope and Contents

Invitation to a symposium on "the life and works of Eric Gill T.O.S.D., Saturday, April 22, 1967." Uses "Veritas" woodblock.

Box Gill art 35

Symposium on the life and works of Eric Gill T.O.S.D. CEG1608 1967

Physical Description: 8 ¼ x 5 ½"

Scope and Contents

Invitation to a symposium on "the life and works of Eric Gill T.O.S.D., Saturday, April 22, 1967." Uses "Veritas" woodblock.

Box Gill art 35

Veritas CEG1609 undated

Physical Description: 2 x 5 7/8"

Scope and Contents

Proof of the woodblock "Veritas." Same image taken for CEG1609 and CEG1610.

Box Gill art 35

Veritas CEG1610 undated

Physical Description: 5 x 6 ¾"

Scope and Contents

Proof of the woodblock "Veritas." Same image taken for CEG1609 and CEG1610.

Box Gill art 35

The Typography of Eric Gill CEG1611 1967

Physical Description: 8 1/2 x 11"

Scope and Contents

Flyer from a lecture on "The Typography of Eric Gill," one of six lectures on "Taste in Typography." The lecture was given by Beatrice Warde and was held on April 25, 1967 at 3:00pm in UCLA's Knudsen Hall by the School of Library Service.

Box Gill art [missing]

The Versatile Gill Family of Type Faces CEG1612 undated

Physical Description: 8 ¾ x 11 ¼"

Scope and Contents

Booklet of examples of Gill Sans typeface printed by the Monotype Corporation, including examples from advertising and book publication.

Box Gill art 19

Art is that work and that way of working… CEG1613 undated

Physical Description: 11 ¼ x 17 ½"

Scope and Contents

Broadside poster with text from the essay "Idiocy or Ill Will" by Gill. Printed for B.W by the Monotype Corporation Limited. Text reads, "Art is that work and that way of working in which man uses his free will / A civilization based upon the doctrine of Free Will naturally and inevitably produces artists / In such a civilization all men are artists and so there is no need to talk about it." Text printed in Perpetua. Handwritten text at bottom reads: "Signed by B.W. for William Conway April 22 1967.

Box Gill art 19

Art is that work and that way of working… CEG1614 undated

Physical Description: 11 ¼ x 17 ½"

Scope and Contents

Broadside poster with text from the essay "Idiocy or Ill Will" by Gill.Printed for B.W by the Monotype Corporation Limited. Text reads, "Art is that work and that way of working in which man uses his free will / A civilization based upon the doctrine of Free Will naturally and inevitably produces artists / In such a civilization all men are artists and so there is no need to talk about it." Text printed in Perpetua. Signed toward the bottom: "Inscribed in homage to Dr Lawrence Clark Powell, whose vision secured to scholars for all time to come the treasury of Gill source-material in the William Andrews Clark Library in Los Angeles." Partially attached to a mounting board.

Box Gill art 19

Photo of Gill Statue Mulier CEG1615 undated

Physical Description: 13 x 18"

Scope and Contents

Photograph of female statue created by Gill, (with Young Research Library UCLA, in the background). Gift of L. C. Powell, December 1965.

Box Gill art [missing]

Monotype Gill Sans CEG1616 undated

Physical Description: 5 5/8 x 3 3/8"

Scope and Contents

Postcard sized advertisement for Monotype Gill Sans Series 262

Box Gill art [missing]

A Broadside Showing Eric Gill's Perpetua Type CEG1617 after 1940

Physical Description: 7 5/8 x 10" folded, 15 ¼ x 19 ¾"

Scope and Contents

When folded, this broadside reads: "A Broadside Showing Eric Gill's Perpetua Type: From Stephenson Blake." When opened halfway there is an essay on "Eric Gill as Type Designer." When open fully there is a description and examples of the Perpetua typeface.

Box Gill art [missing]

Monotype Perpetua Light CEG1618 after 1940

Physical Description: 6 ½ x 8 ¾"

Scope and Contents

Sample alphabets in Monotype Perpetua Light Titling Series 480. Printed by the Monotype Corporation. Shows several different point sizes.

Box Gill art [missing]

Gill Sans Shadow 406 CEG1619 after 1940

Physical Description: 8 ½ x 11"

Scope and Contents

Sample alphabets in Monotype Gill Sans Shadow Series 406. Printed by the Monotype Corporation. Shows several different point sizes.

Box Gill art [missing]

Monotype Gill Sans Alphabets CEG1620 after 1940

Physical Description: 8 ½ x 11"

Scope and Contents

Sample alphabets in Monotype Gill Sans Bold Series 231, 262, 275, 321, 343, and 468. Printed by the Monotype Corporation. Shows several different point sizes.

Box Gill art [missing]

Monotype Gill Sans Bold CEG1621 after 1940

Physical Description: 8 ½ x 11"

Scope and Contents

Sample alphabets in Monotype Gill Sans Bold Series 275. Printed by the Monotype Corporation. Shows several different point sizes.

Box Gill art [missing]

Monotype Gill Ultra Bold CEG1622 after 1940

Physical Description: 8 ½ x 11"

Scope and Contents

Sample alphabets in Monotype Gill Ultra Bold Titling Series 442, 18 to 72 pt. printed by the Monotype Corporation. Shows several different point sizes.

Box Gill art [missing]

Monotype Perpetua Bold Titling Series 200 CEG1623 after 1940

Physical Description: 8 ½ x 11"

Scope and Contents

Sample alphabets in Monotype Perpetua Bold Titling Series 200, printed by the Monotype Corporation. Shows several different point sizes.

Box Gill art [missing]

Perpetua Titling CEG1624 after 1940

Physical Description: 8 ¾ x 11 ¼"

Scope and Contents

Alphabet printed in Perpetua by the Monotype Corporation. One side shows text in 72 pt. and the verso in 60 pt.

Box Gill art [missing]

'Monotype' Perpetua CEG1625 after 1940

Physical Description: 8 1/3 x 10 3/8"

Scope and Contents

Alphabet and other text printed in Perpetua Titling Capitals. One side of the sheet shows capitals in Series 258-10 to 72 point, the other side shows Light Titling Series 480-18 to 72 point. Printed by the Monotype Corporation.

Box Gill art [missing]

Untitled [Christmas Card] CEG1626 undated

Physical Description: 8 x 5 1/3" folded

Scope and Contents

Christmas card with Gill woodblock prints. Interior signed, "Don & Bonnie Nelson."

Box Gill art 16

Pages from an engraved writing manual CEG1627 undated

Physical Description: 15 x 11 ½"

Scope and Contents

This reproduction shows "Pages from an engraved writing manual." Printed by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Presumably related to CEG1628.

Box Gill art 16

Roman Alphabets CEG1628 undated

Physical Description: 11 5/8 x 15"

Scope and Contents

Print of three different Roman alphabets; the bottom one is by Gill. This print is from the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.

Box Gill art Drawer 69

Perpetua CEG1629 undated

Physical Description: 27 ½ x 19 ¾"

Scope and Contents

Poster of upper-case Perpetua alphabet for the Monotype Corporation Limited, with information in multiple languages on the verso.

Box Gill art Drawer 69

an Alphabet in Stone cut by Eric Gill CEG1630 1963

Physical Description: folder measures 25 ½ x 21" and print measures 24 ½ x 20 ½"

Scope and Contents

Folder with print inside. Print was reproduced for the Caxton Club of Chicago from the original Gill stone in The Newberry Library.

Box Gill art Drawer 69

an Alphabet in Stone cut by Eric Gill CEG1631 1963

Physical Description: folder measures 25 ½ x 21" and print measures 24 ½ x 20 ½"

Scope and Contents

Folder with print inside. Print was reproduced for the Caxton Club of Chicago from the original Gill stone in The Newberry Library. Please refer to image for CEG1630

Box Gill art [missing]

The Typography of Eric Gill CEG1633 1967

Physical Description: 3 ¾ x 8 ½" folded

Scope and Contents

Program from a lecture on "The Typography of Eric Gill," one of six lectures on "Taste in Typography." The lecture was given by Beatrice Warde and was held on April 25, 1967 at 3:00pm in UCLA's Knudsen Hall by the School of Library Service.

Box Gill art 20

Eric Gill, O.S.D. CEG1634 1934

Physical Description: 1 5/8" in diameter

Scope and Contents

Silver casting of an original medallion portrait showing Gill's head and shoulders. Gill's name and the initials OSD (referring to the Order of St. Dominic) are on either side of the bust.

Box Gill art 25

St. Christopher Medal CEG1635 after 1923

Physical Description: 1 1/2" in diameter

Scope and Contents

Silver medal/medallion depicting St. Christopher, similar in design to the two heads on Gill's engraving D-189 (Physick 220) which was executed in 1923. DR10G. Annotation on info label "Made by George friend to Gill's designs. G. Joe Cribb letter, 24 Nov. 98." Purchase, GF Sims, 1968 (accession MS.1968.019).

Box Gill art Drawer 69

Mary Constance Wemyss (Inscriptional Works #720) CEG1636 1938 July 4

Physical Description: 24 x 12 ½"

Scope and Contents

Headstone/memorial tablet inscription sketch for "Mary Constance Wemyss, 1862-1937" with leaf design and text at bottom, "Vale Paulisper Dilectissima."

Box msGill Bx 162

Hampshire Hog copperplate CEG1637 1915

Physical Description: 5 ½ square

Scope and Contents

Design for printing on paper bags for the Hampshire House Bakery, Doves Place, Hammersmith. Copperplate is nailed to a square block of wood. George Sims book label pasted on verso with typed note, "Eric Gill block given to me by Joan Hague, one of Gill's daughters…" and the initials "G.S." in ink. Physick 31, Gill 315a, VII. Related woodblock BX-3G.

Box Gill art 22

Untitled CEG1638 undated

Physical Description: 2 ½ x 4 ½"

General

44

Scope and Contents

Sketch of what appears to be a figure in a window, seen from below.

Box Gill art 56

Our Lady of Lourdes CEG1639 undated

Physical Description: 11 ½ x 9 ½ x ¼"

Scope and Contents

Wood block for printing carved in the shape of a female. Figure is clothed in robes with a halo, holds arms out slightly from sides, and stands above a serpentine figure. Wood block is carved into separate pieces to used for inking different colors.

Box Gill art 25

An Enclosed Garden CEG1640 undated

Physical Description: 2 x 2"

General

47

Scope and Contents

Woodblock of garden image for tailpiece of "Song of Songs."

Box Gill art 25

St. Thomas' Hands CEG1641 1935

Physical Description: 1 1/3 x 1 7/8"

Scope and Contents

Woodblock illustration of St. Thomas' Hands first used on title page of "Work & Leisure," 1935. Used many other times subsequently. Gill #31, Physick 889, 579, and variant of 102. No pull.

Box Gill art 25

Slaughter of the innocents CEG1642 1914

Physical Description: 2 ½ x 2"

General

D-17, 18

Scope and Contents

Woodblock illustration of the "Slaughter of the innocents" for the cover of an exhibition catalog in aid of Belgian refugees. Cleverdon (1929) illustration 2, Gill Notebook 1916-24 B-25, Physick 18, no pull.

Box Gill art 25

Chalice & Dove CEG1643 about 1940

Physical Description: 1 3/8 x 2"

General

GILL679, Physick 993

Scope and Contents

Woodblock illustration for 679 ordination card for the Rev. Kenelin Foster, O.P., with the text, "Per Ipsum + et so + et in ipso." Physick 993, Gill 679, Notebook III.

Box Gill art 25

Midnight Oil CEG1644 1926

Physical Description: 2 x 1 ¾"

General

GILL78

Scope and Contents

Woodblock for Architects Journal (1926) Competitions page. Physick 356, Gill Notebook II.

Box Gill art 25

Untitled CEG1645 undated

Physical Description: 1 ¾ x 1"

Scope and Contents

Woodblock for engraving. Reverse italic letter "L." CLC2.

Box Gill art 21

Untitled CEG2413 undated

Physical Description: 6x7"

General

DR-11, 555

Scope and Contents

Print of a bearded man stepping on the neck of a man, both under a branch of leaves being held by a disembodied hand. Note in Gill's hand says "not in final state as used in Fleuron." Purchase, Wolseley Fine Arts, 1998 (accession MS.1998.008).

Box Gill art 24

Untitled CEG1646 undated

Physical Description: 1 1/8 x 1 7/8"

General

D-7

Scope and Contents

Small woodblock for engraving. Shows a hand with an eye on the palm.

Box Gill art 21

Untitled CEG2414 undated

Physical Description: 6 1/8 x 7 1/2"

General

366, DR-11

Scope and Contents

Etching of nude couple embracing standing in foliage, marked 15 of an edition of 25 and signed by Gill. Purchase, Wolseley Fine Arts, 1998 (accession MS.1998.009).

Box Gill art 25

The Golden Bough CEG1647 undated

Physical Description: 2 ¼ x 1 3/8"

General

178

Scope and Contents

Woodblock depicting a tree bough. A potted plant is roughly carved into the verso. D-147

Box Gill art 27

Crucible & Smoke CEG2421 undated

Physical Description: 2 x 1 7/8"

General

GILL380

Scope and Contents

Woodblock illustration for a tailpiece in Canterbury Tales, IV: 107.

Box Gill art 22

"Ecce tu pulchra es" for Canticum Canticorum CEG1648 1929

Physical Description: 5 1/2 x 9 1/8"

Scope and Contents

Original pencil drawing for Canticum Canticorum (unused), showing three naked or semi-naked women, two standing and embracing, the third seated, against a draped background. Physick P614, DR11. Purchase, 2001 (accession MS.2001.022).

Box Gill art 29

Woodblock VII CEG1649 undated

Physical Description: 5 x 3 ¼"

General

GILL567, 878

Scope and Contents

Original hand-carved wood block depicting a man & woman in sensual embrace (similar in manner to his edition of "The Passion"). [n.d.] Rota 8-10161 (via Ewing), Skelton p. 418.

Box Gill art 25

Map of Europe CEG1650 1933

Physical Description: 4 5/8 x 4 ¼"

General

GILL541 (Faber lists as 544, but no illus.), 851

Scope and Contents

Map of Europe with lines radiating from Le Lavandou, France. Illustration for front page of a prospectus (Gill 351) of the European Mediterranean Academy, Cavaliere, Cap Nigre, Le Lavandou (Var), Printed by Hague & Gill.

Box Gill art 28

The Blind Girl CEG1651 1939

Physical Description: 5 ¾ x 2 3/8"

General

GILL677, 991

Scope and Contents

Woodblock illustration for The National Institute for the blind. No pull. Gill bibl. Supplement, p 204. No pulls made.

Box Gill art 38

At the round earth's imagin'd corners… CEG1652 1938

Physical Description: 5 5/8 x 4 ½"

Scope and Contents

Woodblock illustration for p 10 of The Holy Sonnets of John Donne (ERG298). No pull. Gill Notebook III (1931 +). 977, GILL663

Box Gill art 24

The Dying Patriot CEG1653 1936

Physical Description: 5 x 2 ¾"

General

GILL594, 905

Scope and Contents

Woodblock illustration for p 136 (Ch. 6) of The Green Ship by P. Miller (Golden Cockerel Press, 1936). Gill 294, Gill Notebook III, Gill p 203.

Box Gill art 29

The Lord's Song CEG1654 about 1934

Physical Description: 5 ½ x 2 ¾"

General

GILL546, 856

Scope and Contents

Frontispiece to The Lord's Song, Golden Cockerel Press, 1934. Gill 26. Gill Notebook III. Gill p. 203.

Box Gill art 29

Man Swimming CEG1655 1936

Physical Description: 3 ¼ x 5"

General

GILL589, 900

Scope and Contents

Illustration of a man swimming for p. 7 of Chapter 1 of "The Green Ship" by Patrick Miller, Golden Cockerel Press. Gill #294. Gill Notebook III. Gill p 203.

Box Gill art 28

Mr. Scribner CEG1656 1936

Physical Description: 2 ¾ x 5"

General

GILL591, 902

Scope and Contents

Illustration of Mr. Scribner for p. 42, Chapter 3 of "The Green Ship" by Patrick Miller, Golden Cockerel Press. Gill 294. Gill Notebook III. Gill p. 203.

Box Gill art 29

Untitled (Title Page) CEG1657 1936

Physical Description: 5 x 6 7/8"

General

GILL588, 899

Scope and Contents

Woodblock for title page (right side of double page) of The Green Ship by Patrick Miller. Golden Cockerel Press, 1936. Gill #294, Gill Notebook III, Gill p 203.

Box Gill art 28

The Dancer CEG1658 1925

Physical Description: 1 ¼ (bottom) x 3 ½ (left inside)

General

part of GILL51, 328

Scope and Contents

Woodblock illustration of a couple dancing for p. 36 of "Song of Songs" (Golden Cockerel Press, 1925), Gill #275. See Faber, plate 7. No pull.

Box Gill art 28

Christmas Card CEG1659 1935

Physical Description: 3 x 1 ½"

Scope and Contents

Woodblock made for Eric & Mary Gill's Christmas card in 1935. Lettering says: "Novissime Diebus Locutus… Last of all in these days he has spoken to us by his son…" Physick 896, GILL585.

Box Gill art 21

Untitled CEG2415 undated

Physical Description: 5 1/8x8 ¼"

General

DR-11G

Scope and Contents

Sketch of male torso and thighs with transparent loincloth. Drawing was made on the back of a page from Gill's Essays in Orthodoxy.

Box Gill art 28

Untitled ("And" from Herod's Feast) CEG1660 1931

Physical Description: 3 x 1 ¼"

General

GILL479, 783

Scope and Contents

Woodblock section with the word "And" from an illustration of Herod's Feast, on p. 95 of The Four Gospels (Golden Cockerel Press, 1931). Gill 285, Faber plate 82. No pull.

Box Gill art 22

Untitled [from the Canterbury Tales?] CEG1661 undated

Physical Description: image takes up 2 1/4 x 3 1/4" on a sheet measuring 11 x 7 1/2"

Scope and Contents

Wood engraving print of a dog figure jumping in front of a tree. Red flames surround the tree. Bequest of James Davis, 2001 (accession MS.2001.021).

Box Gill art [missing]

A Man Seated in His Garden CEG1662 1915

Physical Description: 4 x 4" on a sheet measuring 7 3/8 x 9 7/8"

Scope and Contents

Proof of an illustration on page 3 of The Devil's Devices (ERG259), by H.D.C. Pepler, Published by the Hampshire House Workshops, London. D36, D3 No. 27. Physick 37.

Box Gill art 21

View of Ditchling CEG1663a and CEG1663b 1918

Physical Description: 3 ¼ x 1 5/8" on a sheet measuring 7 x 8"

Scope and Contents

Proof of a design for Ditchling Women's Institute, 1918. Clark Library has two proofs of this engraving, possibly first and second, judging from the line quality. D110, E3, CLC5. Physick 138.

Box Gill art 21

Flower CEG1664 1918

Physical Description: 1 ¼" square on a sheet measuring 7 7/8 x 9 ½"

Scope and Contents

Proof of a roundel for Mrs. Ethel M. Mairet of Ditchling, Sussex. Block later used for several other publications. D111, CLC5. Physick 139.

Box Gill art 21

Lettering, with a nib CEG1665 1916

Physical Description: 2 x 1 ¼" on a sheet measuring 8 1/8 x 10 ½"

General

Physick 71

Scope and Contents

Proof used on a copy sheet (ERG 311) illustrating handwriting by Edward Johnston, published by H.D.C. Pepler at Hampshire House, Hammersmith. D112, E17, CLC5.

Box Gill art 21

Madonna and Child in vesica CEG1666 1918

Physical Description: 2 ¾ x 5 ½" on a sheet measuring 6 3/8 x 9 ½"

General

Physick 143

Scope and Contents

Proof of a Christmas card with the initials JM and JD. Later used as an illustration on the front cover of Three Poems (ERG 367) by H.D.C Pepler, published by the St. Dominic's Press, Ditchling, Sussex. Block used for several other illustrations. Clark Library has original drawing (CEG1171). Proof is signed by Gill. D117, Fanfare illustration plate 83.

Box Gill art 21

Welsh Dragon CEG1667 1919

Physical Description: 1 ¾ x 1 1/8" on a sheet measuring 8 x 10 ½"

General

Physick 150

Scope and Contents

Proof of an illustration on page 13, Volume III, Number I of The Game (ERG 263), published by the St. Dominic's Press, Ditchling, Sussex, Corpus Christi. D119, E20, CLC5.

Box Gill art 21

Dragon CEG1668 1917

Physical Description: 1 5/8 x 1 3/8" on a sheet measuring 8 x 10 ½"

General

Physick 88

Scope and Contents

Proof of an illustration on page 19 of God and the Dragon (ERG 267), rhymes by H.D.C. Pepler, No 15 of the publications of the St. Dominic's Press, Ditchling, Sussex. D120, E21, CLC5.

Box Gill art 21

Spoil Bank Crucifix CEG1669 1919

Physical Description: 3 ½ x 2 5/8" on a sheet measuring 8 x 6 7/8"

Scope and Contents

Proof of design originally printed on a slip inserted in Volume III, Number 2 of The Game (ERG 263), published by the St. Dominic's Press, Ditchling, Sussex. Block later used for several other illustrations. D127, Fanfare List illustration plate 38. Physick 157.

Box Gill art 21

Silver Birches CEG1670 undated

Physical Description: 2 ½ x 4" on a sheet measuring 7 1/2 x 1 3/4"

Scope and Contents

Proof of an illustration depicting a nude woman walking among trees. Formerly marked as Physick 133, but this is incorrect. D133, D8a, D50, CLC5.

Box Gill art 21

Chalice and Host CEG1671 1916

Physical Description: 1 1/8, 1 ¾" on a sheet measuring 8 x 10 ¼"

General

Physick 65

Scope and Contents

Proof of an illustration on the front cover of Serving at Mass (ERG 1), compiled by the artist, No 10 of the publications of the St. Dominic's Press, Ditchling, Sussex. D141, E1, CLC5.

Box Gill art 21

Bambino CEG1672 1920

Physical Description: 2 ¼ x 2 5/8 on a sheet measuring 7 ¼ x 10

General

Physick 174

Scope and Contents

Proof of a design for a Christmas Card depicting a swaddled baby. Lettered PAX. D145, CLC5.

Box Gill art 21

The Lion CEG1673 1921

Physical Description: 4 5/8 x 3 3/8" on a sheet measuring 7 ¾ x 8 3/8"

General

Physick 179

Scope and Contents

Proof that was subsequently used for an illustration on page 3 of Wood Engravings (ERG 410), No. 44 of the publications of the St. Dominic's Press, Ditchling, Sussex. Proof signed by Gill. D148, CLC5, Fanfare List illustration plate 43. This design is also known as "She Loves Me Not."

Box Gill art 21

The Thorn in the Flesh CEG1674 1921

Physical Description: 4 ½ x 5 ¼" on a sheet measuring 6 x 8 5/8"

General

Physick 184

Scope and Contents

Wood engraving illustration depicting a woman's torso with pointy leaves to the left. Signed by Gill. Cleverdon list D153.

Box Gill art 21

Dress CEG2410 1920

Physical Description: 4 x 4 ¾" on a sheet measuring 7 ¾ x 9 1/8"

General

Physick 186

Scope and Contents

Proof of an illustration on page 1 of Dress (ERG 7), Welfare Handbook No. 7, by the artist, no. 28(7) of the publications of the St. Dominic's Press, Ditchling, Sussex. Signed by Gill. D155, Fanfare illustration plate 44.

Box Gill art 6

Notes on Design CEG1675 1898 December 14

Physical Description: 8 x 13"

Scope and Contents

Sketchbook entitled "Notes on Design Book ii, Dec. 14, 1898, Chichester" with Gill's label. Includes drawing exercises for wallpaper design, tiles, bookplates and the like. Also describes processes of working.

Box Gill art 6

Engine Sketchbook CEG1676 undated

Physical Description: 3 7/8 x 5 ½"

Scope and Contents

Small sketchbook has several drawings of mechanical processes (clutches, engines, carburetors…) as well as general notes, and notes recording overheard conversations on trains.

Box Gill art 21

On the Tiles CEG2411 1921

Physical Description: 4 x 5" on a sheet measuring 8 ½ x 11 ¼"

General

Physick 191

Scope and Contents

Proof signed by Gill. No further information is listed on this proof. Clark Library has 2 copies of this proof (CEG2411 and CEG1419). D162, CLC5.

Box Gill art 22

On the Tiles CEG2419 1921

Physical Description: 4 x 5" on a sheet measuring 8 ½ x 11 ¼"

General

Physick 191

Scope and Contents

Proof signed by Gill. No further information is listed on this proof. Clark Library has 2 copies of this proof (CEG2411 and CEG1419). D162, CLC5.

Box Gill art 4

Drawing of Bertha Green CEG1677 1932 March 13

Physical Description: 8 ½ x 11"

Scope and Contents

Drawing of woman in profile, previous catalogue entry states that it was identified as Bertha from Gill's diary entries. Formerly in the collection of Alan G. Thomas, purchased by Clark at the Thomas sale at Sotheby's, 1993 (accession MS.1993.007).

Box Gill art 21

Nude Crucifix, late state CEG2412 1922

Physical Description: 2 ½ x 5 1/8" on a sheet measuring 8 x 11"

General

Physick 192

Scope and Contents

Proof of a design for a carving. Depicts a nude Christ on a crucifix with the lettering INRI above him. D163, CLC5.

Box Gill art 22

[St. Sebastian] CEG1678 1922

Physical Description: 3 3/8 x 5 ¼"

General

Physick 200

Scope and Contents

Design for a carving. Depicts St. Sebastian with his arms tied to a tree. D170, CLC5.

Box Gill art 21

Shuttle and Web CEG1679 1922

Physical Description: 1 ¾ x 1" on a sheet measuring 5 7/8 x 7 ½"

Scope and Contents

Device for letter-heading for Miss Marie Price, The Field House, Stoke Prior, Worcestershire. D172, E32, CLC5. Physick 202.

Box Gill art 14

Inter ubera mea CEG1680 1930

Physical Description: 2 ¼ x 2 ¾"

Scope and Contents

Woodblock from p. 7 of Canticum Canticorum (Cranach Press, 1931). [EG284] Gill Notebook v. II, Faber 365. No pull.

Box Gill art 14

Que pascitur inter lilia CEG1681 about 1930

Physical Description: 3 ¼ x 2 ¾"

General

EG367, 664

Scope and Contents

Woodblock illustration for p. 11 of Canticum Canticorum (Cranach Press, 1931). Gill #284, Gill Notebook II. Image of a man in a forest with a goblet. A bird flies overhead.

Box Gill art 14

Untitled (Girl with Deer) CEG1682 1920

Physical Description: 2 ½ x 2 ¼"

Scope and Contents

Woodblock for bookplate. Depicts a girl with a deer and text around the border: "Ex libris: Ananda Coomaraswamy." D144. 664

Box Gill art 14

Untitled CEG1683 1908

Physical Description: 3 7/8 x 1 7/8"

General

D. 1, Physick 1

Scope and Contents

Wood block for the bookplate of the Honorable Angela Margaret and the Honorable Betty Constance Manners.

Box Gill art 41

D, B, P & S CEG1684 1931

Physical Description: 3 ½ x 3"

Scope and Contents

Woodblock with 5 examples each of the letters D, B, P & S. Used in Gill's Essay on Typography, 1931 (fig.18, p. 55). Gibbings #21, #432c. Was previously listed as Physick #752c.

Box Gill art 25

Untitled CEG1685 undated

Physical Description: 5/8 x 5/8"

Scope and Contents

Small woodblock for engraving. 2nd state AEG. D3.

Box Gill art 14

EXP CEG1686 undated

Physical Description: 1 x ½"

Scope and Contents

Woodblock for engraving the letters "EXP." No pull. CLC9.

Box Gill art 14

Hamlet CEG1687 undated

Physical Description: ½ x 1"

General

CLC3, 840-843

Scope and Contents

Woodblock for Hamlet illustrations. Shows letters I and S.

Box Gill art 14

Untitled CEG1688 undated

Physical Description: 1 x 7/8"

General

CLC7

Scope and Contents

Woodblock for engraving. Reverse Gs encircle W or M. See pull.

Box Gill art 14

Untitled CEG1689 undated

Physical Description: 7/8 x 1 ¼"

Scope and Contents

Woodblock depicting fanned out leaves, used as a tailpiece. Physick 139, D139.

Box Gill art 14

'I', with Crosses CEG1690 about 1931

Physical Description: 1 x 1 ½"

General

EG516, 820

Scope and Contents

A woodblock depicting a letter I with crosses on either side, made for the "Four Gospels" (p. 253).

Box Gill art 14

Sacred Heart CEG1691 1930

Physical Description: 1 x 1"

Scope and Contents

Woodblock with sacred heart design for Gordian Gill's confirmation card. Had a note that there was no pull, but now that is crossed out. Physick 724, GILL424.

Box Gill art 14

Mulberry Tree CEG1692 undated

Physical Description: 1 ¼ x 1"

General

EG561, 871

Scope and Contents

Woodblock depicting a mulberry tree.

Box Gill art 14

A with Chalice CEG1693 1931

Physical Description: 1 x 1 ¼"

General

EG470, 774

Scope and Contents

Woodblock of a letter A with a chalice, from p. 68 Four Gospels (1931).

Box Gill art 14

Untitled CEG1694 undated

Physical Description: 5/8 x ¾"

Scope and Contents

Woodblock carved with a design showing two letter Ps back to back. CLC10.

Box Gill art 26

"Like a young fawn" CEG1695 1925

Physical Description: 3 x 4"

General

EG59

Scope and Contents

Woodblock, depicting a fawn running in a landscape. EG Notebook v.I.

Box Gill art 27

Transiliens colles CEG1696 about 1930

Physical Description: 5 7/8 x 2 ¾"

General

EG369, 666

Scope and Contents

Illustration for Song of Songs (Cranach Press, 1931), p. 9. Faber plate 61, Gill Notebook II. Depicts a nude male figure running through a landscape with two dogs.

Box Gill art 14

Surrexit Alleluia [Easter Picture, 1930] CEG1697 1930

Physical Description: 4 7/8 x 2 7/8"

Scope and Contents

Woodblock originally used as frontispiece for "Lenten Lessons and Gospels," produced by Rene Hague. Also used for Gill's "In a Strange Land," 1944 (Gill 51), p. 8, and "Essays," 1947 (Gill 53), p. 92. Physick 661, EG364.

Box Gill art 28

The Symbol of Christ Crucified CEG1698 undated

Physical Description: 5 ½ x 3"

Scope and Contents

Woodblock of Christ on the cross. Proof of an illustration on page 123 or The Devil's Devices (ERG 259) by H.D.C. Pepler, published by the Hampshire House Workshops, London. 46, D-45.

Box Gill art 14

Death and the Lady CEG1699 1925

Physical Description: 5 1/8 x 3 3/8"

General

EG14, 285

Scope and Contents

Woodblock for Enid Clay, Poems, 1925. See signed proof, #14 in V.I [1924-6] of EG Notebooks.

Box Gill art 26

Art and Prudence CEG1700 1930

Physical Description: 5 ¼ x 3"

Scope and Contents

Illustration for p. 2 of Clothes (J. Cape, 1931). Block is in two parts. Physick 714, EG414A

Box Gill art 26

Nature & Nakedness CEG1701 1930

Physical Description: 5 ½ x 3"

General

EG420, 720

Scope and Contents

Woodblock illustration for Clothes (J. Cape, 1931). Engravings, plate 69. Depicts three figures, one nude, in a forest.

Box Gill art 27

Ascension CEG1702 1918

Physical Description: 5 ½ x 3 ½" with ½" crack on right side

General

D-113, 140

Scope and Contents

Woodblock for illustration of, p. 31, Vol II, No. 2 of The Game (St. Dominic's Press, Ditchling, Sussex). Cleverdon D-113; E.R.G.263; E.R.G.17.

Box Gill art 26

The Money Changers CEG1703 1938

Physical Description: 3 7/8 x 3 ½"

General

EG669, 983

Scope and Contents

Woodblock for illustration of The Money Changers, p 191 of The English Bible-Selections (ERG 299).

Box Gill art 26

Untitled (Canterbury Tales) CEG1704 undated

Physical Description: 1 1/2 x 7 1/4"

General

EG305

Scope and Contents

Woodblock illustration for Canterbury Tales border. Shows a spray of 13 leaves. II: 7, 79, 150.

Box Gill art 26

Untitled (Canterbury Tales) CEG1705 undated

Physical Description: 1 ½ x 7 1/4"

Scope and Contents

Woodblock illustration for Canterbury Tales border. Shows a spray of 11 rounded leaves: 7 large on right, 4 small on left. IV: 12, 67. EG383.

Box Gill art 26

Untitled (Canterbury Tales) CEG1706 undated

Physical Description: 1 1/8 x 7 3/8

Scope and Contents

Woodblock illustration for Canterbury Tales border. Shows a girl and a bird. I: 7, 37, 59, 87, 105, 105, 145; II: 136; III: 64. EG223.

Box Gill art 24

Girl with Mirror CEG1707 about 1936

Physical Description: 4 ¾ x 2 3/8"

Scope and Contents

Woodblock illustration for p 30 of Quia Amore Langues, 1937 (Gill 296). Gill Notebook III. Physick 919, EG607.

Box Gill art 14

Untitled CEG1708 undated

Physical Description: 2 ½ x 3 ½"

Scope and Contents

Woodblock for bookplate, "From the Books of Philip Hofer." Illustration #19 in Faber, 1934. EG219.

Box Gill art 14

Untitled (Troilus & Criseyde) CEG1709 1927

Physical Description: 3 x 1 ¾"

Scope and Contents

Woodblock for top 3" of border of p 171 ("lovers facing left") of Troilus & Criseyde. Depicts 3 leaves of a plant. Top 3" of Physick 166.

Box Gill art 14

Untitled (Troilus & Criseyde) CEG1710 1927

Physical Description: 3 x 1 ¼"

Scope and Contents

Woodblock for top half of border of p 12 of Troilus & Criseyde. Depicts a plant with 4 leaves and 2 flowers. Top portion of Physick 127.

Box Gill art 14

New England Woods CEG1711 1920

Physical Description: 3 ¾ x 2 ¼"

General

D-133, 163

Scope and Contents

Woodblock illustration of New England Woods for Three Poems by Ananda K. Coomaraswamy (St. Dominic's press, 1920). Engravings, plate 39.

Box Gill art 14

Flames CEG1712 1931

Physical Description: 2 ½ x 2 ½"

Scope and Contents

Woodblock depicting flames, printed in red as upper part of tree for back of dust jacket of 1st edition of Typography. Has pull. Physick 733, EG433.

Box Gill art 24

Untitled (Canterbury Tales) CEG1713 undated

Physical Description: 1 ¾ x 7 ¼"

General

EG303

Scope and Contents

Woodblock illustration for Canterbury Tales border. Shows 3 sprays, each of 6 pointed leaves. III: 71; IV: 47, 111.

Box Gill art 24

Untitled (Canterbury Tales) CEG1714 undated

Physical Description: 1 3/8 x 7 ¼"

General

EG333

Scope and Contents

Woodblock illustration for Canterbury Tales border. Shows a spray of 9 rounded leaves. IV: 10, 50, 62, 118, 188; IV: 98.

Box Gill art 24

Untitled (Canterbury Tales) CEG1715 undated

Physical Description: 1 7/8 x 7 3/8"

General

EG354

Scope and Contents

Woodblock illustration for Canterbury Tales border. Depicts a snake with a phallic head.

Box Gill art 24

Untitled (Canterbury Tales) CEG1716 undated

Physical Description: 1 1/8 x 7"

Scope and Contents

Woodblock illustration for Canterbury Tales border. Shows a spray of 7 leave and flower head. I: 6, 58, 92; II: 33, 58, 149; III: 119. EG225.

Box Gill art 32

The Attack CEG1720 1938

Physical Description: 8 1/8 x 5"

Scope and Contents

Illustration on verso of title page to the Travels and Sufferings of Father Jean de Brebeuf (ERG 297), Golden Cockerel Press, 1938. With companion blocks for title page lettering. No pulls made. Physick 972, EG658.

Box Gill art 32

Untitled (Canterbury Tales) CEG1717 undated

Physical Description: 1 ¼ x 7 ½"

General

EG[225a]

Scope and Contents

Woodblock illustration for Canterbury Tales border. Shows 12 rounded leaves, 6 on each side. III: 84, 119; II: 25, 157, 174; IV: 6.

Box Gill art 32

Bird with spray in his beak CEG1718 undated

Physical Description: 1 1/8 x 7"

General

EG290

Scope and Contents

Woodblock illustration for Canterbury Tales II: 26, 68, 178; III: 33, 111, 154, 191; IV: 46, 72. Shows a bird with a spray of leaves in its beak.

Box Gill art 32

Untitled (Canterbury Tales border) CEG1719 undated

Physical Description: 1 1/4 x 7 1/4"

General

EG280

Scope and Contents

Woodblock illustration for Canterbury Tales showing 7 leaves and 4 curls. II: 12, 46, 172; III: 100; IV: 99.

Box Gill art 24

Mr. Brown CEG1721 1936

Physical Description: 5 1/8 x 3"

General

EG593, 904

Scope and Contents

Woodblock illustration for p 118 (Ch. 5) of The Green Ship by P. Miller (Golden Cockerel Press, 1936). Gill 294. Gill Notebook III. Gill p 203.

Box Gill art 27

The Martyrdom CEG1722 1938

Physical Description: main illustration measures 5 x 3 ¾," text blocks vary in size

Scope and Contents

Woodblock illustration on recto of title page to The Travels and Sufferings of Jean de Brebeuf (ERG 297). Golden Cockerel Press. Physick 973, Gill 659, no pulls made.

Box Gill art 31

Woman Sleeping CEG1723 1936

Physical Description: 2 ¾ x 5"

General

EG590, 901

Scope and Contents

Illustration for p. 15 Chapter 2 of "The Green Ship" by Patrick Miller, Golden Cockerel Press. Gill 294. Gill Notebook III. Gill p. 203.

Box Gill art 31

Woman Diving CEG1724 1936

Physical Description: 2 ¾ x 5"

General

EG592, 903

Scope and Contents

Illustration of woman diving for p. 74, Chapter 4 of "The Green Ship" by Patrick Miller, Golden Cockerel Press. Gill 294. Gill Notebook III. Gill p 203.

Box Gill art 31

Man Standing Behind Leaves CEG1725 undated

Physical Description: 1 1/8 x 7"

Scope and Contents

Woodblock illustration showing a man standing behind some leaves at the base of the plant stem. EG139.

Box Gill art 31

Man Looking Up CEG1726 undated

Physical Description: 1 1/8 x 7"

General

EG108

Scope and Contents

Woodblock illustration for Canterbury Tales. Shows a man looking up from the base of a stem with leaves.

Box Gill art 31

Untitled CEG1727 undated

Physical Description: 1 1/4 x 7"

Scope and Contents

Woodblock illustration for Troilus & Criseyde. Illustration of 9 leaves on a vine or stem. Used as a border on pp 126, 189, 249. Originally marked as EG#154. EG154.

Box Gill art 31

Untitled (Troilus & Criseyde) CEG1728 1927

Physical Description: 1 3/4 x 6 7/8"

Scope and Contents

Woodblock illustration for Canterbury Tales. Shows cupid looking down on lovers. EG136.

Box Gill art 24

Eric Gill Collection Bookplate CEG1729 1967

Physical Description: 1 ½ x 1 ½"

Scope and Contents

Zinc plate designed and supplied by David Kindersley [Cambridge, England], reading William Andrews Clark Memorial Library, Eric Gill Collection. Filed under Gilliana. Purchase, 1963 (accession MS.1963.016).

Box Gill art 24

Eric Gill Collection Bookplate CEG1730 1963

Physical Description: 3 ½ x 3 ½"

Scope and Contents

Zinc plate designed and supplied by David Kindersley [Cambridge, England], reading William Andrews Clark Memorial Library, Eric Gill Collection. Filed under Gilliana. Purchase, 1963 (accession MS.1963.016).

Box Gill art 25

Untitled CEG1731 undated

Physical Description: 1 ¼ x 1"

Scope and Contents

Woodblock for engraving. Reverse letter "L." CLC1.

Box Gill art 25

Untitled CEG1732 undated

Physical Description: 5/8 x 1 1/8"

Scope and Contents

Woodblock of hand with eye in its palm. D6. CLC #8.

Box Gill art 25

Untitled (From Eric & Mary Gill…) CEG1733 1932

Physical Description: 1 ¼ x 1 ¼"

Scope and Contents

Woodblock for 1932 Christmas card with the text, "From Eric & Mary Gill Christmas 1932" Physick 849, #539,

Box Gill art 25

Untitled ("B") CEG1734 undated

Physical Description: 5/8 x 7/8"

Scope and Contents

Woodblock letter "B."

Box Gill art 31

Christmas card CEG1735 1939

Physical Description: 2 5/8 x ¾"

General

EG676, 990

Scope and Contents

Woodblock for Christmas card from Eric and Mary Gill, says: "Memento salutis Auctor Quod nostra quon dam corpis ex illibata virgine nascendoforma in sepseries…" Gill Notebook III.

Box Gill art 31

Untitled CEG1736 1931

Physical Description: 3 ¼ x 1 ¾"

General

EG455, 757

Scope and Contents

Woodblock of a tree and dog for Hague & Gill. Used in Typography and p. 152 of Hamlet.

Box Gill art 31

Spoil Bank Crucifix CEG1737 undated

Physical Description: 3 x 2"

General

D-127, 157

Scope and Contents

Woodblock of a Christ figure on a crucifix, entitled "Spoil Bank Crucifix." Cleverdon plate 38, Gill #B-17 (notebook)

Box Gill art 21

Untitled CEG1738 undated

Physical Description: 2 7/8 x 1 7/8"

Scope and Contents

Proof of a bookplate designed for the Hon. Angela Margaret and the Hon. Betty Constance Manners. Text reads, "From the Library of The Twinnery Clovelly. Two cherubs flank the text with a peacock in between.

Box Gill art 21

Untitled (Virgin and Child) CEG1739 undated

Physical Description: 7 1/8 x 9 ¾"

Scope and Contents

Proof print depicting Virgin and Child figures. Signed in Gill's hand. Gill Notebook B5.

Box Gill art 21

Untitled (Walter Otto Schneider bookplate) CEG1740 undated

Physical Description: 3 x 4"

Scope and Contents

Bookplate for Walter Otto Schneider. Initials "FM" indicate this is not a Gill proof, though it has been included in a folder for Gill engravings. BX3G.

Box Gill art 21

Untitled CEG1741 undated

Physical Description: 8 1/8 x 9 ¼"

Scope and Contents

Engraving depicting a man walking stooped with a heavy load. Signed in Gill's hand. Gill Notebook B3. GNB3.

Box Gill art 21

Bookplate of Stephen Pepler CEG1742 1911

Physical Description: 3 ½ x 4 ½" on paper measuring 7 5/8 x 9 7/8"

Scope and Contents

Proof for Stephen Pepler bookplate. Depicts a wreath surrounding a smock with stone shapes floating in front of it. Text reads: Domine Jesu, suscipe spiritum meum, Salve, Stephen Pepler. This print is a proof from the first block, engraved by Eric Gill after a design by Edward Johnston. Clark Library has original drawings and proofs (CEG1188-CEG1190). Physick 11, D10, CLC5, Fanfare list illustration, p 3.

Box Gill art 21

Hog and Wheatsheaf or Hampshire Hog CEG1743 1915

Physical Description: 5 ½ x 5 3/8" on paper measuring 8 ¼ x 8 5/8"

Scope and Contents

Design for printing on paper bags for the Hampshire House Bakery, Doves Place, Hammersmith, 1915. The same block was used for at least 4 publications. Depicts a hog and sheaf of wheat within a circle with the text: Hampshire House Bakery, Doves Place, Hammersmith. Physick 31, D29.

Box Gill art 21

Five Stalks of leaves CEG1744 1915

Physical Description: 4 ½ x 3" on a sheet measuring 7 ¾ x 9 ½"

Scope and Contents

Proof of a triangular tail-piece on page 46 of The Devil's Devices (ERG 259) H.D.C. Pepler, published by the Hampshire House Workshops, London, 1915. CLC 5. Physick 39

Box Gill art 21

The Purchaser CEG1745 1915

Physical Description: 5 1/8 x 3 3/8"

Scope and Contents

Proof of an illustration on page 54 of The Devil's Devices (ERG 259) H.D.C. Pepler, published by the Hampshire House Workshops, London, 1915. Numbered in pencil by Gill. Physick 40.

Box Gill art 21

Ship CEG1746 1915

Physical Description: 3 ½ x 3" on a sheet measuring 8 1/8 x 10 ½"

Scope and Contents

Proof of an illustration on page 79 of The Devil's Devices (ERG 259) H.D.C. Pepler, published by the Hampshire House Workshops, London, 1915. Numbered in pencil by Gill. CLC5, E8, D40. Physick 41.

Box Gill art 21

The Happy Labourer CEG1747 1915

Physical Description: 7 ¼ x 9 5/8"

Scope and Contents

Proof of an illustration on page 82 of The Devil's Devices (ERG 259) H.D.C. Pepler, published by the Hampshire House Workshops, London, 1915. Numbered in pencil by Gill. Depicts a man carrying bricks on a stake while stepping on the back of the devil. D41, D6, CLC5. Physick 42.

Box Gill art 21

The Symbol of Christ Crucified (1st state) CEG1748 1915

Physical Description: 6 x 3 3/4" on a sheet measuring 8 1/8 x 10 3/8"

Scope and Contents

Proof of an illustration on page 123 of The Devil's Devices (ERG 259) by H.D.C. Pepler, published by the Hampshire House Workshops, London, 1915. D45, B2, CLC5. Clark Library has woodblock. Physick 46.

Box Gill art 21

The Symbol of Christ Crucified (unsure what state) CEG1749 1915

Physical Description: 6 x 3 3/4" on a sheet measuring 8 1/8 x 10 3/8"

Scope and Contents

Proof of an illustration on page 123 of The Devil's Devices (ERG 259) by H.D.C. Pepler, published by the Hampshire House Workshops, London, 1915. D45, B2 (bronze), CLC5. Clark Library has woodblock. Physick 46.

Box Gill art 21

Triangular Device CEG1750 1915

Physical Description: 4 ½ x 3" on page measuring 7 ¾ x 7 ¾"

Scope and Contents

Proof of a design used as the tailpiece on page 125 of The Devil's Devices (ERG 259) by H.D.C. Pepler, published by the Hampshire House Workshops, London, 1915. D46, CLC5. Clark Library has original drawings and proofs. Physick 47.

Box Gill art 21

Chalice and Host with Candles CEG1751 1916

Physical Description: 1 ¼ x 1 ½" on a sheet measuring 8 1/8 x 10 3/8"

Scope and Contents

Poof of a tailpiece on page 35 of Serving at Mass (ERG 1), compiled by the artist, No. 10 of the publications of the St. Dominic's Press, Ditchling, Sussex, 1916. Was used for several other publications. D52, E19, CLC5. Physick 53.

Box Gill art 21

Diagram for Ice-House CEG1752 1916

Physical Description: 3 x 5 ½" on a sheet measuring 7 ¾ x 10 ½"

Scope and Contents

Proof of an illustration on page 165 of Cobbett's Cottage Economy (REG 313), with an introduction by G. K. Chesterton, published by the Hampshire House Workshops, London 1916. This engraving is referred to in letters to Geoffrey Keynes, and Letters of Eric Gill. D55, CLC5. Physick 57.

Box Gill art 21

Hog in Triangle CEG1753 1916

Physical Description: 1 ¼ x 1" on a sheet measuring 8 x 10 ½"

Scope and Contents

Proof of a device used for the publications of the Hampshire House Workshops, London, including A Book on Vegetable Dyes (ERG 314), by Ethel Mairet, No. 4 of the publications of St. Dominic's Press. Engraving is lettered "HHW" with a hog in the center. D56, E4, CLC5. Physick 58.

Box Gill art 21

Hand holding a book CEG1754 1916

Physical Description: 1 ¼ x 1 3/8" on a sheet measuring 8 x 10 ½"

Scope and Contents

Proof of a book-plate for Everard Meynell, 1916. D57, CLC5. Physick 59.

Box Gill art 21

Gravestone with Angel CEG1755 1916

Physical Description: 1 ¼ x 1 ¾" on a sheet measuring 8 x 10 ½"

Scope and Contents

Proof of a design for the cover of An Elegy upon Old Freeman (ERG 262), by Matthew Stevenson, published by Everard Meynell, London, 1916. D59, E19, CLC5. Physick 61.

Box Gill art 21

D P and Cross CEG1756 1916

Physical Description: 1 x 1 7/8" on a sheet measuring 8 x 10 ½"

Scope and Contents

Proof of a design for an imprint for the St. Dominic's Press, Ditchling, Sussex, 1916. Block was used for several publications and events. Evan R. Gill states that Eric Gill notes in his diary that this subject was engraved on September 10, 1916. D62, E24, CLC5. Physick 64.

Box Gill art 21

Child and Nurse CEG1757 1916

Physical Description: 1 ¾ x 1 ¾" on a sheet measuring 8 x 10 ½"

Scope and Contents

Proof of an illustration on page 2 of Concerning Dragons (ERG 264), a rhyme by H. D. C. Pepler, No. 9 of the publications of St. Dominic's Press, Ditchling, Sussex, 1916. Block additionally used for many other publications. D64, D8-11, CLC5. Physick 67.

Box Gill art 21

Child in Bed CEG1758 1916

Physical Description: 1 ¼ x 1 ¼" on a sheet measuring 8 x 10 ½"

Scope and Contents

Proof of an illustration on page 4 of Concerning Dragons (ERG 264), a rhyme by H. D. C. Pepler, No. 9 of the publications of St. Dominic's Press, Ditchling, Sussex, 1916. Block additionally used for several other publications. D65, D8-11, CLC5. Physick 68.

Box Gill art 21

Child and Ghost CEG1759 1916

Physical Description: 1 ¼ x 1 ¼" on a sheet measuring 8 x 10 ½"

Scope and Contents

Proof of an illustration on page 4 of Concerning Dragons (ERG 264), a rhyme by H. D. C. Pepler, No. 9 of the publications of St. Dominic's Press, Ditchling, Sussex, 1916. Block additionally used for several other publications. D66, D8-11, CLC5. Physick 69.

Box Gill art 21

Child and Spectre CEG1760 1916

Physical Description: 1 ¾ x 2 ¾" on a sheet measuring 8 x 10 ½"

Scope and Contents

Proof of an illustration on page 3 of Concerning Dragons (ERG 264), a rhyme by H. D. C. Pepler, No. 9 of the publications of St. Dominic's Press, Ditchling, Sussex, 1916. Block additionally used for several other publications. D67, D8-11, CLC5. Physick 70.

Box Gill art 21

Madonna and Child with Chalice or The Cradle CEG1761 1916

Physical Description: 2 5/8 x 2 7/8" on a sheet measuring 8 x 10 ½"

Scope and Contents

Proof of an illustration on the title-page to Adeste Fideles a Christmas Hymn (EG 265), No. 12 of the publications of St. Dominic's Press, Ditchling, Sussex, 1916. Block additionally used for several other publications. D72, CLC5. Physick 76.

Box Gill art 21

Semi-Circular Device CEG1762 1916

Physical Description: 4 x 1 ¾" on a sheet measuring 8 x 10 ½"

Scope and Contents

Proof of an unused design for the St. Dominic's Press, Ditchling, Sussex, 1916. Incorporates the numbers 2, 7, 3, 0, 2, 8, 2, 9, 2, 8, 3, 1, the date A.D. MDCCCCXVI, a pen, graver and printer's dabber. D73, E28, CLC5. Physick 77.

Box Gill art 21

Circular Device CEG1763 1916

Physical Description: 1 7/8 x 1 7/8" on a sheet measuring 8 x 10 ½"

Scope and Contents

Proof of an unused design for the St. Dominic's Press, Ditchling, Sussex, 1916. Incorporates the numbers 2, 7, 3, 0, 2, 8, 2, 9, 2, 8, 3, 1, the date A.D. MDCCCCXVI, a pen, graver and printer's dabber. D74, E15, CLC5. Physick 78.

Box Gill art 21

Adam and Eve CEG1764 1917

Physical Description: 3 7/8 x 2 3/8" on a sheet measuring 8 ½ x 11"

Scope and Contents

Proof of an illustration on page 40 of God and the Dragon (ERG 267), rhymes by H. D. C. Pepler, No 15 of the publications of St. Dominic's Press, Ditchling, Sussex, 1917. Block used for several other publications. D82, D19, CLC5. Physick 87.

Box Gill art 21

The Last Judgment CEG1766 1917

Physical Description: 2 7/8 x 2 3/8" on a sheet measuring 7 3/8" x 9 ¼"

Scope and Contents

Proof for Broadsheet (ERG 316) published by St. Dominic's Press, Ditchling, Sussex, 1917. Block later used for several other publications. Fanfare list illustration plate 31, D100, CLC. Physick 107.

Box Gill art 21

Spray of Leaves CEG1767 1917

Physical Description: 1 ¾ x 1 3/8" on a sheet measuring 8 x 10 3/8"

Scope and Contents

Proof of design originally printed with the letters M, V O, J, for In Memoriam Olof alice Johnston Veronica Mary (ERG 317), a funeral card printed at the St. Dominic's Press, Ditchling, Sussex, 1917. The letters were later cut away and the spray block was used for illustrations in several publications. Physick 108.

Box Gill art 21

St. Angela Merici CEG1768 1922

Physical Description: 2 ¾ x 5" on a sheet measuring 7 ½ x 10"

Scope and Contents

Proof of a bookplate for Elizabeth Angela Gill. Clark Library has negative and proof. D175, CLC5. Physick 205.

Box Gill art 21

St. Luke CEG1769 1922

Physical Description: 3 ¼ x 5 1/8" on a sheet measuring 6 ¼ x 8 ¾"

Scope and Contents

Proof of a bookplate for Thomas Martin Francis Esmond and Ruth Lowinsky, printed from two blocks. D180, CLC5. Physick 210.

Box Gill art 21

St. George and the Dragon CEG1770 1922

Physical Description: 2 5/8 x 3" on a sheet measuring 5 ½ x 8 1/8"

Scope and Contents

Proof of a design for the Lancashire Catholic Players. Depicts St. George fighting the dragon, surrounded by theatrical curtains. D182, E30, CLC5. Physick 213.

Box Gill art 21

Dress, 1860 CEG1771 1921

Physical Description: 3 ¼ x 4 ¼" on a sheet measuring 8 ½ x 7 7/8"

Scope and Contents

Illustration on page 15 of Dress (ERG 7), Welfare Handbook No. 7, by the artist, No. 28(7) of the publications of the St. Dominic's Press, Ditchling, Sussex. Created after a Nineteenth Century photograph. D156, CLC5, Fanfare illustration plate 45. Physick 187.

Box Gill art 16

Daily Herald Order of Industrial Heroism (first state) CEG1772 1923

Physical Description: 8 3/8 x 5 ¾ on a sheet measuring 12 ¾ x 10"

Scope and Contents

Engraving printed from five blocks. Noted in Physick: this design was later replaced by a red five-pointed star. Note on item states this as the "first engraving." D189-192, CLC5. Physick 220, 221, 222, 224.

Box Gill art 16

Daily Herald Order of Industrial Heroism (final state) CEG1773 1923

Physical Description: 8 3/8 x 5 ¾ on a sheet measuring 12 ¾ x 10"

Scope and Contents

Engraving printed from five blocks. Noted in Physick: the first version of this certificate contained a small representation of the Holy Ghost as a dove, but here it is replaced by a star. Note on item states this as "the accepted engraving." D189-191, 193, CLC5. Physick 220-223

Box Gill art 21

The Holy Ghost as Dove CEG1774 1923

Physical Description: 4 1/8 x 3 ¼" on a sheet measuring 8 ½ x 11"

Scope and Contents

Proof of a design incorporated in the Daily Herald Order of Industrial Heroism. D192, C12, CLC5. Physick 224.

Box Gill art 21

Lawyer's Wig CEG1775 1923

Physical Description: 1 x 1 ¾" on a sheet measuring 6 ¼ x 9"

Scope and Contents

Proof of an illustration on the cover-title to The Law and Lawyers Know About (ERG 390), No. 9(a) of the publications of the St. Dominic's Press, Ditchling, Sussex. D199, CLC5. Physick 230.

Box Gill art 21

[Device: To J. & G.R. from F.C. & E.G.] CEG1776 1923

Physical Description: 1 ½ x 1 ¼" on a sheet measuring 6 1/8 x 8 7/8"

Scope and Contents

Illustration on the title-page to Autumn Midnight (ERG 273), by Frances Cornford, Printed by the St. Dominic's Press, published by The Poetry Bookshop. London. D201, CLC5. Physick 232.

Box Gill art 21

Initial letter W with mirror and chest of drawers CEG1777 1923

Physical Description: 1 x 1"

Scope and Contents

Proof of an illustration on page 5 of Autumn Midnight (ERG 273) by Frances Cornford, Printed by the St. Dominic's Press, published by The Poetry Bookshop. London. D202, CLC5. Physick 233. On the same sheet as Physick 234, 235 and 236.

Box Gill art 21

Initial letter T with woman and child CEG1777 1923

Physical Description: 1 x 1"

Scope and Contents

Proof of an illustration on page 5 of Autumn Midnight (ERG 273) by Frances Cornford, Printed by the St. Dominic's Press, published by The Poetry Bookshop. London. D203, CLC5. Physick 234. On the same sheet as Physick 233, 235 and 236.

Box Gill art 21

Initial letter A with woman and child CEG1777 1923

Physical Description: 1 x 1"

Scope and Contents

Proof of an illustration on page 7 of Autumn Midnight (ERG 273) by Frances Cornford, Printed by the St. Dominic's Press, published by The Poetry Bookshop. London. D204, CLC5. Physick 235. On the same sheet as Physick 233, 234 and 236.

Box Gill art 21

Initial letter T with man and thistles CEG1777 1923

Physical Description: 1 x 1"

Scope and Contents

Proof of an illustration on page 7 of Autumn Midnight (ERG 273) by Frances Cornford, Printed by the St. Dominic's Press, published by The Poetry Bookshop. London. D205, CLC5. Physick 236. On the same sheet as Physick 233, 234 and 235.

Box Gill art 21

Initial letter W with woman and child CEG1778 1923

Physical Description: 2 3/8 x 1 3/8" on a sheet measuring 6 1/8 x 8 7/8"

Scope and Contents

Proof of an illustration on page 8 of Autumn Midnight (ERG 273) by Frances Cornford, Printed by the St. Dominic's Press, published by The Poetry Bookshop. London. D206, CLC5. Physick 237

Box Gill art 21

Child on a foot rule CEG1779 1923

Physical Description: 1 5/8 x 7/8 on a sheet measuring 6 1/8 x 8 7/8"

Scope and Contents

Proof of an illustration on page 8 of Autumn Midnight (ERG 273) by Frances Cornford, Printed by the St. Dominic's Press, published by The Poetry Bookshop. London. D207, CLC5. Physick 238.

Box Gill art 21

Initial Letter M with a bedroom CEG1780 1923

Physical Description: 2 x 3 1/8" on a sheet measuring 6 ¼ x 8 7/8"

Scope and Contents

Proof of an illustration on page 9 of Autumn Midnight (ERG 273) by Frances Cornford, Printed by the St. Dominic's Press, published by The Poetry Bookshop. London. D208, CLC5. Physick 239.

Box Gill art 21

Initial letter G with vetch and beehive CEG1781 1923

Physical Description: 1 1/8 x 1 3/8" on a sheet measuring 6 3/8 x 8 3/4"

Scope and Contents

Proof of an illustration on page 10 of Autumn Midnight (ERG 273) by Frances Cornford, Printed by the St. Dominic's Press, published by The Poetry Bookshop. London. D209, CLC5. Physick 240.

Box Gill art 21

Initial letter O with house CEG1782 1923

Physical Description: 1 3/8 x 1 3/8" on a sheet measuring 6 3/4 x 8 5/8"

Scope and Contents

Proof of an illustration on page 11 of Autumn Midnight (ERG 273) by Frances Cornford, Printed by the St. Dominic's Press, published by The Poetry Bookshop. London. D210, CLC5. Physick 241.

Box Gill art 21

Initial letter A with princess and gipsy CEG1783 1923

Physical Description: 1 1/2 x 1 3/8" on a sheet measuring 6 3/4 x 8 5/8"

Scope and Contents

Proof of an illustration on page 12 of Autumn Midnight (ERG 273) by Frances Cornford, Printed by the St. Dominic's Press, published by The Poetry Bookshop. London. D211, CLC5. Physick 242.

Box Gill art 21

Initial letter Y with Susan and Diana CEG1784 1923

Physical Description: 1 3/8 x 1 1/4" on a sheet measuring 6 3/4 x 8 5/8"

Scope and Contents

Proof of an illustration on page 15 of Autumn Midnight (ERG 273) by Frances Cornford, Printed by the St. Dominic's Press, published by The Poetry Bookshop. London. D212, CLC5. Physick 243.

Box Gill art 21

Initial letter C with bird-cage CEG1785 1923

Physical Description: 7/8 x 1 3/8" on a sheet measuring 6 3/8 x 8 5/8"

Scope and Contents

Proof of an illustration on page 18 of Autumn Midnight (ERG 273) by Frances Cornford, Printed by the St. Dominic's Press, published by The Poetry Bookshop. London. D214, CLC5. Physick 245

Box Gill art 21

Initial letter T with a woman CEG1786 1923

Physical Description: 1 3/8 x 1 3/8" on a sheet measuring 6 1/8 x 8 5/8"

Scope and Contents

Proof of an illustration on page 19 of Autumn Midnight (ERG 273) by Frances Cornford, Printed by the St. Dominic's Press, published by The Poetry Bookshop. London. D215, CLC5. Physick 246.

Box Gill art 21

Initial letter L with a reclining woman CEG1787 1923

Physical Description: 2 x 1 1/4" on a sheet measuring 6 1/4 x 8 5/8"

Scope and Contents

Proof of an illustration on page 20 of Autumn Midnight (ERG 273) by Frances Cornford, Printed by the St. Dominic's Press, published by The Poetry Bookshop. London. D216, CLC5. Physick 247.

Box Gill art 21

Initial letter B with column CEG1788 1923

Physical Description: 1 x 1 1/2" on a sheet measuring 6 1/4 x 8 3/4"

Scope and Contents

Proof of an illustration on page 21 of Autumn Midnight (ERG 273) by Frances Cornford, Printed by the St. Dominic's Press, published by The Poetry Bookshop. London. D217, CLC5. Physick 248.

Box Gill art 21

Initial letter I with trumpeter and drummer CEG1789 1923

Physical Description: 1 1/4 x 1 3/8" on a sheet measuring 6 1/4 x 8 1/2"

Scope and Contents

Proof of an illustration on page 22 of Autumn Midnight (ERG 273) by Frances Cornford, Printed by the St. Dominic's Press, published by The Poetry Bookshop. London. D218, CLC5. Physick 249.

Box Gill art 21

Initial letter I with a witch CEG1790 1923

Physical Description: 1 1/4 x 1 3/8" on a sheet measuring 6 3/8 x 8 5/8"

Scope and Contents

Proof of an illustration on page 24 of Autumn Midnight (ERG 273) by Frances Cornford, Printed by the St. Dominic's Press, published by The Poetry Bookshop. London. D219, CLC5. Physick 250.

Box Gill art 21

Toilet [A man seated cutting his toe-nails] CEG1791 1923

Physical Description: 3 7/8 x 5 ¾"

Scope and Contents

Proof, after a drawing from life. Block later used for illustration as Plate 60 of Engravings by Eric Gill (ERG 17), with a preface by the artist, printed by the Fanfare Press, London, published by Douglas Cleverdon, Bristol. D225, CLC. Physick 256.

Box Gill art 21

Torso of a woman CEG1792 1923

Physical Description: 1 ½ x 4 ¼" on a sheet measuring 8 11 ¼"

Scope and Contents

Proof of a design for a carving. D227, CLC5. Physick 257.

Box Gill art 21

[Crucifix, robed] CEG1793 1923

Physical Description: 2 5/8 x 3 7/8" on a sheet measuring 8 11 ¼"

Scope and Contents

Proof of a robed Christ on the cross. D228, CLC5. Physick 258.

Box Gill art 21

Mary at the Sepulchre CEG1794 1923

Physical Description: 3 x 4"

Scope and Contents

Proof engraved by Eric Gill after a drawing by David Jones, later carved by him. D232, CLC5. Penciled note on back of paper says that 20 copies were made. Physick 262.

Box Gill art 21

Untitled CEG1795 undated

Physical Description: 2 5/8 x 5 5/8"

Scope and Contents

Proof of engraving, depicting a nude male figure standing with head down and one arm reaching upward. Note on the paper mat states: "18, 1st state."

Box Gill art 21

Untitled CEG1796 undated

Physical Description: 3 ¼ x 7"

Scope and Contents

Proof of engraving, depicting a nude female figure standing with head turned and arms holding hair. Note on the paper mat states: "19, 1st state."

Box Gill art 21

Untitled CEG1797 undated

Physical Description: 2 ½ x 8 7/8"

Scope and Contents

Proof of engraving, depicting a nude female figure in a half seated pose, with arms folded over her head. Note on the paper mat states: "20, 1st state."

Box Gill art 21

Untitled CEG1798 undated

Physical Description: 4 x 5 ¾"

Scope and Contents

Proof of engraving, depicting a nude female figure in a dancing pose, hands over her head. Note on the paper mat states: "21, 1st state."

Box Gill art 21

The Sofa CEG1799 1925

Physical Description: 2 ¾ x 4 ¼" on a sheet measuring 6 ¼ x 10"

Scope and Contents

Proof depicting a nude female figure reclining on a sofa. Signed in reverse EG, signed in pencil Eric G and inscribed with edition number 47 out of 50. Gill #35. Physick 306.

Box Gill art 21

His left hand under my Head CEG1800 1925

Physical Description: 7 x 4 ¾"

Scope and Contents

Proof of an illustration on page 17 of The Song of Songs (ERG 275), No. 31 of the publications of the Golden Cockerel Press, Waltham St. Lawrence, Berkshire. Depicts a man and woman in bed. Gill #41. Physick 318.

Box Gill art 21

On my Bed by Night CEG1801 1925

Physical Description: 6 7/8 x 4 5/8"

Scope and Contents

Proof of an illustration on page 20 of The Song of Songs (ERG 275), No. 31 of the publications of the Golden Cockerel Press, Waltham St. Lawrence, Berkshire. Depicts a man and woman in bed. Signed Eric G in pencil, and numbered 4 out of 12. Gill #43. Physick 320.

Box Gill art 21

The Serenade CEG1802 1925

Physical Description: 7 x 10"

Scope and Contents

Proof of an illustration on page 24 of The Song of Songs (ERG 275), No. 31 of the publications of the Golden Cockerel Press, Waltham St. Lawrence, Berkshire. Depicts two men serenading outside the window of a woman laying in her bed. Signed Eric G in pencil, and numbered 3 out of 12. Gill #45. Physick 322.

Box Gill art 21

Ibi Dabo Tibi CEG1803 1925

Physical Description: 5 x 7"

Scope and Contents

Proof of an illustration on page 39 of The Song of Songs (ERG 275), No. 31 of the publications of the Golden Cockerel Press, Waltham St. Lawrence, Berkshire. Depicts a man and woman embracing. Signed Eric G in pencil, and numbered 3 out of 12. Gill #54. Physick 331.

Box Gill art 21

Earth Inviting CEG1804 1925

Physical Description: 5 1/8 x 9 ½"

Scope and Contents

Proof of an illustration on page 10 of Procreant Hymn (ERG 277), by E. Powys Mathers, No. 37 of the publications of the Golden Cockerel Press, Waltham St. Lawrence, Berkshire. Depicts a man and woman in bed. Signed Eric G in pencil, and numbered 11 out of 15. Gill #83. Physick 361.

Box Gill art 21

Dalliance CEG1805 1926

Physical Description: 5 ¼ x 9 ½"

Box Gill art 21

Earth Receiving CEG1806 1926

Physical Description: 7 ¼ x 9 ½"

Box Gill art 22

The Skaters CEG1807 1926

Physical Description: 5 ¾ x 6 7/8"

Scope and Contents

Proof of a design from a photograph in the Daily Mirror, depicting a male and female ice skater. Signed Eric G in pencil, and numbered 13 out of 50. Fanfare list illustration plate 83. Physick 368.

Box Gill art 12

St. Bernadette CEG1808 1926

Physical Description: 4 1/8 x 6 ¾"

Scope and Contents

Proof of an illustration of St. Bernadette. Scroll with text states: St. Bernadette ora pro nobis. Signed in reverse EG. Gill #101. Physick 381.

Box Gill art 12

Girl sitting in leaves: Belle Sauvage I CEG1809 1929

Physical Description: 4 ¼ x 6 ½"

Scope and Contents

Proof of an illustration on page 205 of The Legion Book (ERG 338), edited by Captain H. Cotton Minchin, published by the Curwen Press, London. Signed in reverse with monogram EG and signed EG in pencil. Inscribed: Belle Sauvage I (Sample). Gill #273, Physick 558.

Box Gill art 22

Belle Sauvage II: girl standing CEG1810 1929

Physical Description: 5 x 7"

Scope and Contents

Proof of an illustration on the title-page of the Large Paper edition of Art-Nonsense and Other Essays (ERG 18) by the artist, printed by the Cambridge University Press for Messrs. Cassell & Co. Ltd., and Francis Walterson, London. Signed in reverse with separated initials EG, and signed EG in pencil. Inscribed: Belle Sauvage II (Sample). Gill #316 (Faber list). Physick 606.

Box Gill art 12

Eve CEG1811 1935

Physical Description: 3 3/8 x 4 7/8"

Scope and Contents

Proof of a bookplate for Jacob Weiss. Lettered Ex Libris Jacob Weiss. Signed in reverse with monogram EG. Gill #575. Same as CEG1812 Physick 885.

Box Gill art 12

Eve CEG1812 1935

Physical Description: 3 3/8 x 4 7/8"

Scope and Contents

Proof of a bookplate for Jacob Weiss. Lettered Ex Libris Jacob Weiss. Signed in reverse with monogram EG. Gill #575. Gift of Jacob Schwartz, 6-28-55. Physick 885. Same as CEG1811.

Box Gill art 23

Madonna & Child CEG1813 1924

Physical Description: 1 ¾ x 7/8"

Scope and Contents

Madonna and Child engraving after a drawing by Petra Gill. 304, Cleverdon 33.

Box Gill art 23

Madonna & Child CEG1814 1924

Physical Description: 1 x 1 ¾"

Scope and Contents

Madonna and Child engraving after a drawing by Elizabeth Gill. 302, Cleverdon 31.

Box Gill art 23

Madonna & Child CEG1815 1924

Physical Description: 1 7/8 x 1 ¼"

Scope and Contents

Madonna and Child engraving after a drawing by Joanna Gill. 303, Cleverdon 32.

Box Gill art 23

Betty, titled "Eliz. G." CEG1816 1924 October 21

Physical Description: 5 x 7"

Scope and Contents

Portrait engraving plate of Gill's daughter Elizabeth. At bottom says "E.G. zinc 21-10-24." Has no pull. See Cleverdon (1929) illustration #65. Physick 279, EG8.

Box Gill art 23

Unfinished Madonna CEG1817 undated

Physical Description: 3 ½ x 3 ½"

Scope and Contents

Unfinished engraving plate with sketches on paper included.

Box Gill art 23

Crucifix, Jesu CEG1818 1926

Physical Description: 5 x 7"

Scope and Contents

Copper plate for engraving. Depicts a crucified Christ figure, and around him is the text: "Dominus regnavit exsultet terra" and at foot "Jesu." EG98.

Box Gill art 23

Giordian G. CEG1819 1924

Physical Description: 6 x 8"

Scope and Contents

Portrait engraving plate of Gill's son Gordian. Signed E.G. Has no pull. See Cleverdon (1929) illustration #66. Physick 280, EG9.

Box Gill art 23

David [Man with Catapult] CEG1820 1926

Physical Description: 2 ¾ x 4 ½"

Scope and Contents

Engraved plate made after a photograph. See Cleverdon (1929) illustration #87. Done for Gill's essay Id Quod Visum Placet. Physick 372, EG94.

Box Gill art 23

Girl with Three Scallops CEG1821 undated

Physical Description: 2 ¼ x 3 1/2

Scope and Contents

Engraved plate for Ex Libris Kate Fletcher E9. On verso says "EG09." See Cleverdon (1929) plate 102. Clark Library has no pull. Physick 492, EG209.

Box Gill art 23

Portrait of a Lady CEG1822 1924

Physical Description: 4 ½ x 7"

Scope and Contents

Portrait engraving plate of Mrs. Gibbings, called "Portrait of a Lady." Signed "E.G." See Cleverdon (1929) illustration #69. Clark Library has Gill proof sequence. Physick 296, EG25.

Box Gill art 23

Flying Buttresses CEG1823 1926

Physical Description: 2 ¾ x 4 ½"

Scope and Contents

Engraved plate made for Gill's essay Id Quod Visum Placet. After a drawing of St. Pierre Chartres. Says "EG #95" on verso. Has no pulls. See Cleverdon (1929) plate #88. Physick 373, EG95.

Box Gill art 23

Prior of Caldey, Dom. Welfrid Upson CEG1824 1926

Physical Description: 7 x 10"

Scope and Contents

Portrait engraving plate of Prior of Caldey. Has no pull. See Cleverdon (1929) plate 84. Physick 369, EG91.

Box Gill art 16

Engraving, Illustration and Design, The Stations of the Cross CEG1825 about 1918

Physical Description: 10 5/8 x 14 7/8"

Scope and Contents

From a group of proofs made between 1910-1928. Poster announcing the exhibition of "twenty-eight cartoons…for the fourteen stone panels of the Stations of the Cross in Westminster Cathedral."

Box Gill art 35

Untitled proofs CEG1826 1910-1928

Physical Description: 8 ½ x 11" and various

Scope and Contents

From a group of proofs made between 1910-1928. Proof and letters relating to Cranach Press.

Box Gill art 35

Untitled proofs CEG1827 1910-1928

Physical Description: 5 x 7"

Scope and Contents

From a group of proofs made between 1910-1928. Paper proofs of the Odes of Horace; 16 pages, one with a woodcut by Maillol.

Box Gill art 35

Untitled proofs CEG1828 1910-1928

Physical Description: 6 5/8 x 10 ¼" when folded

Scope and Contents

From a group of proofs made between 1910-1928. Proof from Cranach Press from Hugo Von Hofmannsthal Gedichte.

Box Gill art 35

Untitled proofs CEG1829 1910-1928

Physical Description: 9 5/8 x 6 ¾"

Scope and Contents

From a group of proofs made between 1910-1928. Photographic (mimeographic?) enlargement of type from the Virgil.

Box Gill art 35

Canticum Canticorum CEG1830 1910-1928

Physical Description: 7 x 6" and 4 ½ x 2 ½"

Scope and Contents

From a group of proofs made between 1910-1928. Proof of the setting of the title page of the Latin edition, with a note of the French title in Gill's hand. Also marked as EG824.

Box Gill art 35

Virgil CEG1831 1910-1928

Physical Description: 6 ½ x 9 7/8" when folded

Scope and Contents

From a group of proofs made between 1910-1928. Eight pages of the Latin edition, wire stitched together and with a penciled note on the cover in Gill's hand: "Type cut for Count Kessler."

Box Gill art 35

Daphnis and Chloe CEG1832 1910-1928

Physical Description: 6 x 9 7/8" and various

Scope and Contents

From a group of proofs made between 1910-1928. Two proofs for the first page of text Daphnis and Chloe, each on different paper. This book was not published. More notes included with proof.

Box Gill art 35

Untitled proofs CEG1833 1910-1928

Physical Description: 5 ¼ x 6 ¾"

Scope and Contents

From a group of proofs made between 1910-1928. Proof of an ornamental alphabet design by Gill for the Cranach Presse (possibly Daphne and Chloe).

Box Gill art 35

Twelfth Night CEG1834 1910-1928

Physical Description: 6 ¾ x 9 ½" and various

Scope and Contents

From a group of proofs made between 1910-1928. Proof of four different settings of the first page of text, using different initial letters.

Box Gill art 35

Eloge de la Typographie CEG1835 1910-1928

Physical Description: 7 ¼ x 5 1/8"

Scope and Contents

From a group of proofs made between 1910-1928. Proof of the title page lettering for Margerie's Eloge de la Typographie. Sent by K. to Gill.

Box Gill art 22

Hamlet CEG1836 1910-1928

Physical Description: 9 ½ x 14" multiple leaves

Scope and Contents

From a group of proofs made between 1910-1928. Proofs from Hamlet: the half-title, beginning of the first Act, three leaves from the text.

Box Gill art 22

Untitled proofs CEG1837 1928

Physical Description: 9 ½ x 14" multiple leaves

Scope and Contents

From a group of proofs made between 1910-1928. Cranach Presse: Pater noster, qui es in caelis… Two leaves, folded as issued. Proof is from an edition of 20 copies, two initialed by Maillol and printed in color.

Box Gill art 22

Odyssey proofs CEG1838 1910

Physical Description: 8 ½ x 11 ½" multiple leaves

General

EG308

Scope and Contents

From a group of proofs made between 1910-1928. Proofs from the Odyssey. Title-page, contents, first page of text and various other text pages.

Box Gill art 16

Eclogues of Virgil CEG1839 1910-1928

Physical Description: 11 ¼ x 15" folded, multiple leaves

General

EG328

Scope and Contents

From a group of proofs made between 1910-1928. Proof of title with Gill's lettering in ms. Several other proofs included, annotated in notes enclosed with proofs.

Box Gill art 16

Untitled proofs CEG1840 1906

Physical Description: 10 5/8 x 10 ¾"

Scope and Contents

From a group of proofs made between 1910-1928. Ashendene Press: proof of an opening from the Utopia, showing 8 initials by Gill printed in red. Torn in the margin.

Box Gill art 20

Hamlet and the Ghost CEG1841 undated

Physical Description: 5 ¼ x 8" folded, 10 3/8 x 15 ¾" unfolded

Scope and Contents

Proof of an illustration on p 1 of Shakespeare's "Hamlet Prince of Denmark" (E.R.G. 287), printed by Hague and Gill for the Limited Editions Club, New York, 1933. Physick 833, Faber 526.

Box Gill art 20

Madonna and Child in vesica. CEG1842 about 1918

Physical Description: 7 ¾ x 5"

Scope and Contents

Proof of a Christmas card, and of a subsequent illustration on the front cover of Three Poems (E.R.G. 367). Handwritten note on verso in Gill's hand: "With love and good wishes from Eric to Mary Gill." Physick 143.

Box Gill art 21, Folder 34

Untitled (Pray for Eric Gill, T.O.S.D.) CEG1843 about 1940

Physical Description: 3 1/8 x 5 ¼"

Scope and Contents

Proof of a wood engraving. Appears to be a prayer card made around the time of Gill's death. Image on front appears to be Jesus emerging from the tomb, and the following text is on verso: Pray For Eric Gill, T.O.S.D. 1882-1940 Laborare est orare. Physick 866, Faber 556.

Box Gill art Clark annex 3

[Society of Wood Engravers] CEG1844 [no year given] December 15-24

Physical Description: 20 x 30"

Scope and Contents

Poster for Society of Wood Engravers.

Box Gill art Drawer 72

[Royal Academy Resolution] CEG1845 1937 April 22

Physical Description: 22 1/3 x 30 ¼"

Scope and Contents

Document given by the Royal Academy appointing Gill as an Associate of the Academy. Illustration shows artists working, wearing classical dress, and the text is placed upon the pedestal as though it were engraved in stone.

Box Gill art 19

Perpetua broadside CEG1846

Scope and Contents

Broadside from Monotype showing Perpetua, using text from Gill's "Idiocy or Ill Will."

Box Gill art 25

Untitled (Clothes as Workshops) CEG1847 1930

Physical Description: 3 x 3 1/4"

Scope and Contents

Woodblock illustration for p. 51 of "Clothes," with the caption "Clothes as Workshops," (J. Cape, 1931). Gill #416, Physick 716, Engravings plate 67.

Box Gill art 29

Invenerunt me custodes CEG1848 about 1930

Physical Description: 2 ½ x 3 ¼"

Scope and Contents

Woodblock illustration from p. 21 of Canticum canticorum (Song of Songs, Cranch Press, 1931). Gill 284, Physick 665, Gill Notebook II.

Box Gill art 29

The Careful Builder CEG1849 undated

Physical Description: 2 pieces, one measures 3 x 1", the other measures 3 x ¾"

Scope and Contents

2 versions of the same carved text stating, "The careful builder set the bed/ in hasty green of larches." Lettering only.

Box Gill art 29

Untitled CEG1850 undated

Physical Description: 3 5/8 x ½"

Scope and Contents

Woodblock with lettering consisting of a single line of quotation, "Christum habemus itinesis." Clark #12, no pull.

Box Gill art 28

Fuge dilecti mi CEG1851 1930

Physical Description: 2 ½ x 2 ¾"

Scope and Contents

Woodblock from Song of Songs, published by the Cranach Press, 1931, p. 31. See Faber illustration #60, Physick 663, and Gill 366.

Box Gill art 29

Devil's Tails CEG1852 about 1915

Physical Description: 2 1/8 x 1 ½"

Scope and Contents

Triangular tail piece from p. 107 of Devil's Devices (Gill 259). Physick 43.

Box Gill art 25

Untitled CEG1853 undated

Physical Description: 3 5/8 x 1 1/8"

Scope and Contents

Semi-circular device created for St. Dominic's Press with the following letters and numbers, "273028292831/ADMDCCCCXVI." D-73, Physick 77, Cleverdon plate 11, Never used, no pull.

Box Gill art 25

Untitled CEG1854 1930

Physical Description: 3 ½ x 2 ¾"

Scope and Contents

Diagram for Tristram Shandy (curly line). For GC Pedition, Volume III: 149. Physick 624, Gill #328.

Box Gill art 39

Untitled smoke proof CEG1855 undated

Physical Description: 7 7/8 x 9 7/8"

Scope and Contents

Smoke proof with notes in Gill's hand, "G.C.P. 1st smokes, from punches (cut by Caslon & Co.)." Cut out proofs are pasted on a single sheet.

Box Gill art 39

Untitled smoke proof CEG1856 1930 April 19 – 1936 July

Physical Description: 8 x 10"

Scope and Contents

Smoke proof with notes in Gill's hand, "Joanna 12 point (cut by Caslon & Co.)." Cut out proofs are pasted on a single sheet. Each proof is dated.

Box Gill art 39

Untitled smoke proof CEG1857 1932

Physical Description: 7 x 10"

Scope and Contents

Smoke proof with notes in Gill's hand, "Fairfax Hall (Caslon's cutting)." Cut out proofs are pasted on a single sheet.

Box Gill art 39

Untitled smoke proof CEG1858 1934 October

Physical Description: 7 7/8 x 10 1/8"

Scope and Contents

Smoke proof with notes in Gill's hand, "Bunyan, first smokes, Oct. 1934, cut by Caslon & Co." Cut out proofs are pasted on a single sheet.

Box Gill art 39

Untitled smoke proof CEG1859 undated

Physical Description: 7 ¼ x 10 1/3"

Scope and Contents

Smoke proof. Specimen of Joanna type. Several letters repeated on a single sheet.

Box Gill art 17

Untitled CEG1860 undated

Physical Description: 7 x 10" variable

Scope and Contents

Specimen of Joanna type, possibly printed at the Hague & Gill shop. Consists of 45 sheets.

Box Gill art 20

The Song of Roland (Chanson de Roland) CEG1861 1937

Physical Description: 4 7/8 x 7"

Scope and Contents

Text of the Oxford ms, English translation, The Song of Roland. London: Faber & Faber, 1937. Page proofs, without preliminaries, from the shop of Hague & Gill. Purchase, Jonathan Hill at Sotheby's, 1981 (accession MS.1981.004).

Box Gill art 20

Untitled proof CEG1862 undated

Physical Description: 5 x 7 2/3"

Scope and Contents

Galley proof, paste-up and page proof for unidentified series of poems, from the shop of Hague & Gill. 6 items, (one an oversize gallery proof, 45x29, has been placed in drawer DR-13G). Purchase, Jonathan Hill at Sotheby's, 1981 (accession MS.1981.004).

Box Gill art 20

The Leisure State CEG1863 1939

Physical Description: 5 2/3 x 8 ¾"

Scope and Contents

Page proofs, with Gill's holograph corrections, for the clergy review n.s. 18 (Feb. 1940). Seven leaves. Purchase, Jonathan Hill at Sotheby's, 1981 (accession MS.1981.004).

Box Gill art 20

Untitled specimen pages CEG1864 about 1933-1946

Physical Description: Variable

Scope and Contents

8 Specimens, including a gathering with a 9 blank leaves and 3 leaves in manuscript done in the holograph of Rene Hague. Printed at Hague & Gill printers. Purchase, Jonathan Hill at Sotheby's, 1981 (accession MS.1981.004).

Box Gill art 20

The Holy Sonnets of John Donne CEG1865 1938

Physical Description: 5 7/8 x 9 1/3"

Scope and Contents

The Holy Sonnets of John Donne, published by J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd for Hague & Gill Ltd. Publisher's dummy in original cloth, containing some preliminaries, some text, and one illustration by Gill. Annotated by Rene Hague? Purchase, Jonathan Hill at Sotheby's, 1981 (accession MS.1981.004).

Box Gill art 22

Untitled CEG1866 undated

Physical Description: 9 x 7 5/8"

Scope and Contents

Type specimen and/or proof with Gill's corrections and initials. 4pp printed on two sides. The text begins, "But the word pride has a frightening sound…"

Box Gill art 39

Untitled smoke proof CEG1867 undated

Physical Description: 5 ¾ x 7 ¾"

Scope and Contents

Smoke proof for "'G.C.P.' 2st smokes from type." Texts reads, "CHOICE NEW DESIGN Harmoniously Displayed Communicate Ended National tantamount Caution…"

Box Gill art 39

E.G. Type Designs CEG1868 about 1937

Physical Description: 8 x 10 ¼"

Scope and Contents

This item is a list made by Gill of his typeface designs, in chronological order. Ledger numbers are assigned to each typeface in the list.

Box Gill art 39

Untitled [Solus?] CEG1869 undated

Physical Description: 6 ¼ x 10"

Scope and Contents

Untitled proof with the number 8 in the upper right corner, and the word Solus in quotes below it.

Box Gill art 39

Untitled CEG1870 undated

Physical Description: 8 7/8 x 6 ¾"

Scope and Contents

Proof print of an uppercase and lowercase alphabet, numbers and symbols.

Box Gill art 39

Book Production Notes CEG1871 undated

Physical Description: 6 7/8 x 10"

Scope and Contents

Page 644 and 645 (on one leaf) from a book not named on the page. Features Gill Sans typeface and a description of it in the text. Related to CEG1872.

Box Gill art 39

Chronicles The Drama CEG1872 about 1931

Physical Description: 6 7/8 x 10"

Scope and Contents

Page 646 and 647 (on one leaf) from a book not named on the page. Text mentions several plays for the stage. Related to CEG1872.

Box Gill art 39

Gill Sans Serif Extra Light CEG1873 undated

Physical Description: 8 x 4 7/8"

Scope and Contents

This print is a display of Gill Sans Serif Extra Light type. It is listed as, "Display Trial No. 2, Redesigned B K S W a s 4567890& 7-1-31." The body of the text discusses the aesthetics and readability of text in books.

Box Gill art 39

Gill Sans Serif Bold CEG1874 about 1929

Physical Description: 8 x 4 7/8"

Scope and Contents

This print is a display of Gill Sans Serif Extra Light type. It is listed as, "Trial No. 1, Gill Sans Serif Bold. 275-24, 14-9-29." The body of the text discusses artistry in advertising.

Box Gill art 39

The Hundredth Story of A. E. Coppard CEG1875 1931

Physical Description: 6 ½ x 9 ½"

Scope and Contents

Partial proof for "The Hundredth Story of A. E. Coppard, with Engravings by Robert Gibbings," from The Golden Cockerel Press.

Box Gill art 39

Gill Extra Heavy CEG1876 about 1929

Physical Description: 8 x 10"

Scope and Contents

This print is a display of Gill Extra Heavy type. It is listed as, "Trial No. 4, Gill Extra Heavy. 321-14 Display 4-9-29." The body of the text discusses the advantages of advertising for manufacturers.

Box Gill art 39

Untitled CEG1877 undated

Physical Description: 10 x 6 ¼"

Scope and Contents

Proof of uppercase and lowercase alphabets in an unidentified type.

Box Gill art 39

Perpetua CEG1878 1929 April 30

Physical Description: 6 ¼ x 10"

Scope and Contents

A leaf illustrating the Perpetua typeface in lower and uppercase, as well as italic. Sketches of various letters on the verso.

Box Gill art 39

[Holy Sonnets] CEG1879 1932 March

Physical Description: 5 5/8 x 9"

Scope and Contents

A leaf with "Holy Sonnets, La Corona" in two parts. Has a note in Gill's hand, "Perpetua-New Italic."

Box Gill art 22

Specimen of Types from the Golden Cockerel Press CEG1880 undated

Physical Description: 6 ¼ x 10"

Scope and Contents

Proof of "Specimen of Types from the Golden Cockerel Press now in the St Bride Printing Library, London." Shows 14-pt Golden Cockerel roman and italic, 18-pt Golden Cockerel capitals, and 14-pt Caslon Old Face types.

Box Gill art 22

Untitled CEG1881 undated

Physical Description: 18 ½ x 13 ¼"

Scope and Contents

Trial setting of 2 versions of the text from Luke, Chapter 6 for Golden Press' Four Gospels, 1930/31. Designed by Gill. Page on left headed by Gill, with flourished initial "N"; version on right is re-worded and without initial. Set in Caslon Old Face, 14-pt type. Purchase, Elkin Mathews Ltd., 1964 (accession MS.1964.007).

Box Gill art 37

Engravings in Wood, Volume 2 CEG1882 1926-1930

Physical Description: 10 1/8 x 15 ¼"

Scope and Contents

A collection of wood engraving proofs and prints in a bound volume. On title page in Gill's hand is written: "Woodengravings by Eric Gill, Capel-y-ffin, Abergavenny, 1926-1930 (No. 71-454) except 'Troilus & Criseyde' & 'Canterbury Tales' for which see separate books & Clothes for which see Vol. iii. Vol. 2."

Box Gill art 36

Troilus & Criseyde CEG1883 about 1927

Physical Description: 10 ¼ x 13"

Scope and Contents

A collection of wood engraving proofs and prints for Geoffrey Chaucer's "Troilus & Criseyde" in a bound volume. Frontispiece bears text in Gill's hand describing the content of the volume.

Box Gill art 33

Wood Engravings - Canterbury Tales, Vol. 2 CEG1884 1929

Physical Description: 11 ½ x 15 1/3"

Scope and Contents

A collection of wood engraving proofs and prints for the Canterbury Tales in a bound volume. Title page states, "G.C.P., Canterbury Tales Vol. II, Eric Gill 1929."

Box Gill art 33

Woodengravings by Eric Gill, O.S.D. CEG1885 1916-1924

Physical Description: 10 1/8 x 15 ¾"

Scope and Contents

A collection of wood engraving proofs and prints in a bound volume. Title page states, "Woodengravings by Eric Gill, O.S.D., done at Ditchling Commons, Sx, 1916-1924."

Box Gill art 37

Wood Engravings – Canterbury Tales, Col. 1 CEG1886 1928

Physical Description: 10 ¼ x 15 ¼"

Scope and Contents

A collection of wood engraving proofs and prints for the Canterbury Tales in a bound volume. Frontispiece states, "The Canterbury Tales, Volume I, Eric Gill, 1928."

Box Gill art 36

Engravings in Wood, Vol. 3 CEG1887 about 1931

Physical Description: 11 1/8 x 15 1/3"

Scope and Contents

A collection of wood engraving proofs and prints in a bound volume. Title page states, "Vol. 3, 1931 – (?), No. 455 – (?)." Includes illustrations for "Clothes," "25 Nudes," "Hamlet," "The Green Ship," "Henry the VIII," and more.

Box Gill art 36

Wood Engravings – The Four Gospels CEG1888 1931

Physical Description: 10 1/3 x 15 ½"

Scope and Contents

A collection of wood engraving proofs and prints for The Four Gospels in a bound volume. Title page states, "Wood engravings, for the book of the Four Gospels, printed & published by the Golden Cockerel Press, 1931, by Eric Gill, Pigotts, near High Wycombe. The numbers at the top of each print are those of E.G's catalogue. The numbers in brackets are those of the order of appearance in the printed book. Prices of prints & numbers in editions are shown at the top right corner."

Box Gill art 38

Engravings in wood, Vol. 1 CEG1889 1924-1926

Scope and Contents

A collection of wood engraving proofs and prints in a bound volume. Several portraits, various tailpieces and other illustrations. Title page states, "Engravings in wood, copper, etc. by Eric Gill, O.S.D. done at Capel-y-ffin, Abergavenny. 1924-1926 (No. 1-70)."

Box Gill art 33

Wood engravings - Canterbury Tales Vol. 4 CEG1890 about 1931

Physical Description: 11 3/8 x 15 1/3"

Scope and Contents

A collection of wood engraving proofs and prints for the Canterbury Tales in a bound volume. Title page states, "G.C.P., Canterbury Tales, Vol. 4 engravings by E.G."

Box Gill art 38

Wood engravings - Canterbury Tales Vol. 3 CEG1891 about 1930

Physical Description: 11 1/3 x 15 3/8"

Scope and Contents

A collection of wood engraving proofs and prints for the Canterbury Tales in a bound volume. Title page states, "G.C.P., Canterbury Tales, Vol. III, Eric Gill, 1930."

Box Gill art Clark annex 3

Joanna Punches CEG1892 undated

Scope and Contents

1227 12 pt

Box Gill art Clark annex 3

Joanna Punches CEG1893 undated

Scope and Contents

1238 8 pt

Box Gill art UCLA campus

Mulier CEG1894 1912

Scope and Contents

Sited at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), at the entrance to the Young Research Library.

Box Gill art Clark annex 3

Alphabet CEG1895 undated

Scope and Contents

Alphabet, carved on Hopton-Wood stone, 23 inches wide, 18 inches tall, and 1 3/4 inches thick.

Box Gill art Clark annex 3

St. Bosco and Dog CEG1896 1936

Scope and Contents

"St. John Bosco" [stone carving], 1936: the overall size of 30 inches comprises a 23 inch high figure on 7 inch base. The saint holds a book in one hand, rests other hand on head of dog seated by him. Note: Gill's ledger entry of 7/9/36 reads "Carved by Anthony Foster, assisted by Eric Gill".

Box Gill art Clark Library Entrance Pavilion Exterior

Sundial CEG1897 about 1937

Physical Description: 19 1/2 x 26 x 5 inches.

Scope and Contents

Sundial carved in Hopton-Wood stone, with legend "When the sun is not shining I do this for fun" colored in red by artist. [England].

Box Gill art Clark Annex 2

Caryatid CEG1898 1926-1927

Scope and Contents

Caryatid. Original carving in pine, executed in Capel-y-ffin in 1926-1927 from a Wellingtonia pine cut down on the site. The carving stands 7 feet high and is one of Gill's very few essays in woodcarving of this size. No model was used. Note: Unlike many of Gill's stone carvings which were roughed out by apprentices and finished by Gill this wood carving is entirely his own work. Conservation note: "As a result of the wood drying out there is a vertical crack down the back and this has been filled in. Also a number of wormholes, which have been treated" (from acquisition catalog card).

Box Gill art Clark Annex 3

Christ expelling the money-changers Leed's War Memorial prototype CEG1900 undated

Scope and Contents

Original carving in Portland Stone: Christ expelling the money-changers. [Model for Leeds University War Memorial]. EG1668

Box Gill art Clark Annex 3

Canterbury Tales Woodblock CEG1901 undated

Scope and Contents

Description:

Box Gill art Clark Annex 3

Adam & Eve (Erotic Sculpture #1) CEG1902 undated

Physical Description: Overall size: 18 1/2 x 11 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches including base; stone is 16 1/2 x 11 1/2 x 3 inches.

Scope and Contents

Stone carving: male & female truncated figures carved in stone, standing on wooden base. [Signed E.G., 1920].

Box Gill art Clark Annex 3

Loving (Erotic Sculpture #2) CEG1903 undated

Scope and Contents

Gill's own name for the sculpture was "Fucking"

Box Gill art Office B02B

Flying Buttresses of St. Pierre, Chartres CEG1904 1926

Scope and Contents

Drawing of buttresses in pencil, matted and framed. Purchase, Robert Schoelkopf Gallery, 1965 (accession MS.1965.007).

Box Gill art 20

The Travels and Sufferings of Father Jean de Brebeuf CEG1905 1938

Physical Description: Variable, inside a folder measuring 8 ½ x 12 ¾"

Scope and Contents

Drawings and specimen for "The Travels and Sufferings of Father Jean de Brebeuf," edited and translated by Theodore Besterman, Golden Cockerel Press. Includes 3 drawings (2 rough and one finished) and a text specimen. Also see Physick 972-3. Purchase, Herbert F. West, 1968 (accession MS.1968.018).

Box Gill art 39

Untitled (Arabic Typeface Design/Research) CEG1906 1937

Physical Description: Various sizes in a folder measuring 9 ½ x 14 ¾"

Scope and Contents

Several items relating to Gill's research and development into creating an Arabic typeface. Includes original lettering, tables of characters, research and correspondence regarding Arabic typefaces. Purchase, GF Sims, 1976 (accession MS.1976.041)

Box Gill art 24

Untitled [maple leaves?] CEG1907 undated

Physical Description: 1 5/8 x 1"

Scope and Contents

Woodblock illustration of branches with leaves. Possibly maple leaves.

Box Gill art 26

Morley Kennerley CEG1908 undated

Physical Description: 1 ¼ x 1"

Scope and Contents

Woodblock with the name "Morley Kennedy" carved into it. EG 611, Notebook III.

Box Gill art 26

Untitled (Device GG) CEG1909 undated

Physical Description: 1 1/8 x 1 1/8"

Scope and Contents

Woodblock with two letter G's facing each other, inside of a circle. Notebook III, Gill 618, Gill bibliography p. 204.

Box Gill art 27

Clothes as Houses CEG1910 1931

Physical Description: 3 x 2 7/8"

Scope and Contents

Woodblock illustration for p. 26 of "Clothes." Note with block gives the caption as "Clothes as houses." Faber plate 66.

Box Gill art 27

Clothes for special parts CEG1911 about 1931

Physical Description: 3 1/8 x 2 7/8"

Scope and Contents

Woodblock illustration for "Clothes" (#5). Note with block gives the caption as "Clothes for special parts." EG 418.

Box Gill art 27

Untitled CEG1912 1938

Physical Description: 1 ¾ x 2 ½"

Scope and Contents

Woodblock illustration for title page of Ginn's English Bible Selections (1938). Notebook v. III, Gill bibliography p.204.

Box Gill art 27

Untitled CEG1913 1929

Physical Description: 3 5/8 x 2 ¾"

Scope and Contents

Woodblock diagram for Sterne's Tristram Shandy II, 256.

Box Gill art 28

Untitled (Title Page) CEG1914 1936

Physical Description: 5 x 6 7/8"

Scope and Contents

Woodblock for title page (left side of double page) of The Green Ship by Patrick Miller. Golden Cockerel Press, 1936. Gill #294, Gill Notebook III, Gill p 203.

Box Gill art 25

Dumb-driven cattle CEG1915 about 1915

Physical Description: 3 3/8 x 3 3/8"

Scope and Contents

Woodblock illustration used as title page of Douglas Pepler's "Devil's Devices," 1916 (Gill, p. 259). Also used in Nisi Demoinus (Gill, p. 372) on p. 40. Wood Engraved on box-wood, end grain, surface print. Cleverdon (1929), plate 5. No pull.

Box Gill art 25

In Domum Matris meae CEG1916 1930

Physical Description: 2 5/8 x 5 5/8"

Scope and Contents

Woodblock illustration "In Domum Matris meae," from p. 29 of Song of Songs (Cranach Press). Faber plate 63.

Box Gill art 25

Utopia title page CEG1917 undated

Physical Description: two pieces, each on measuring 3 ½ x 2 ¾"

Scope and Contents

Title page for Sir Thomas More's "Utopia," Golden Cockerel Press. Drawn by Eric Gill, cut by Beedham. These are considered "partial" blocks.

Box Gill art 24

Shuttle & Loom CEG1918 1925

Physical Description: 1 x 1 ¼"

General

EG65, 342

Scope and Contents

Woodblock depicting a shuttle and loom, made as letter heading for Petra Helen Gill. Lettering on block says, "PHG JM JD."

Box Gill art 13

Untitled CEG1919 undated

Physical Description: 8 ¾ x 22 ½"

Scope and Contents

Sample text from unidentified work.

Box Gill art 19

Untitled CEG1920 undated

Physical Description: 12 x 15 ½"

Scope and Contents

Miscellaneous engravings by Eric Gill. Three engravings of Mary and Christ child.

Box Gill art 19

Untitled CEG1921 undated

Physical Description: 12 x 15 ½"

Scope and Contents

Miscellaneous engravings by Eric Gill. Crucifix with text "Dominvs Regnavit Exsvltet terra".

Box Gill art 19

Untitled CEG1922 undated

Physical Description: 12 x 15 ½"

Scope and Contents

Miscellaneous engravings by Eric Gill. Female profile facing right with slight border.

Box Gill art 19

Untitled CEG1923 undated

Physical Description: 12 x 15 ½"

Scope and Contents

Miscellaneous engravings by Eric Gill. Full length woman with shells on head and in hands with text "Exlibris Kate Fletcher"

Box Gill art 19

Untitled CEG1924 undated

Physical Description: 12 x 15 ½"

Scope and Contents

Miscellaneous engravings by Eric Gill. Architectural engraving with sun and airplane.

Box Gill art 19

Untitled CEG1925 undated

Physical Description: 12 x 15 ½"

Scope and Contents

Miscellaneous engravings by Eric Gill. Biblical, nude male figure.

Box Gill art 19

Untitled CEG1926 undated

Physical Description: 12 x 15 ½"

Scope and Contents

Miscellaneous engravings by Eric Gill. Incomplete printing of female profile (CEG1922).

Box Gill art 19

Untitled CEG1927 undated

Physical Description: 12 x 15 ½"

Scope and Contents

Miscellaneous engravings by Eric Gill. Portrait of man.

Box Gill art 19

Untitled CEG1928 undated

Physical Description: 12 x 15 ½"

Scope and Contents

Miscellaneous engravings by Eric Gill. Woman with child.

Box Gill art 19

Untitled CEG1929 undated

Physical Description: 12 x 15 ½"

Scope and Contents

Miscellaneous engravings by Eric Gill. Female profile facing right with braided bun. Likely a portrait of Gill's daughter Elizabeth.

Box Gill art 19

Untitled CEG1930 undated

Physical Description: 12 x 15 ½"

Scope and Contents

Miscellaneous engravings by Eric Gill. Male profile facing left.

Box Gill art 51

Canterbury Tales: [Sketch for Prologue] CEG1931 1928

Physical Description: 11 x 7 ¾"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 1 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. Ink sketch of figures within leaves and a letter W. From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 51

Canterbury Tales: Clergyman Shocked and Smith with Poke 192 x 45 CEG1932 1928

Physical Description: 7 ¾ x 11"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 1 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. These illustrations show a man climbing up a branch to a house (left) and a clergyman with his hands up to shield his face (right). Noted on the mounting board as "P. 528" and "p. 527." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 51

Canterbury Tales: Initial Letter H and Venus and Cupid without Golden Cockerel CEG1933 1928

Physical Description: 12 ¼ x 15"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 1 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. This illustration shows Venus reclining and Cupid behind her. Below the ink drawing is a pencil sketch of the same scene. From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 51

Canterbury Tales: Prologue CEG1934 about 1928

Physical Description: 7 ¼ x 11"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 1 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. Illustration shows 4 figures enclosed in leaves, above an open space and with branches on both sides. At the bottom right, a small figure (cherub?) holds up a capital W. From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 51

Canterbury Tales: Girl and Bird and Two jesters CEG1935 1928

Physical Description: 7 ½ x 11"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 1 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. These illustrations show two jesters on the left and a woman and bird on the right. Noted on the mounting board as "P. 508" and "p. 507." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 51

Canterbury Tales: Spray of Seven Leaves and a Flower Bud and Woman Climbing Floreated Phallus CEG1936 1928

Physical Description: 7 ½ x 11"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 1 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. These illustrations show two branches, with a woman climbing up the branch on the left. Noted on the mounting board as "P. 510" and "p. 509." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 51

Canterbury Tales: Woman and Ape and Naked Men Fighting CEG1937 1928

Physical Description: 7 ½ x 11"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 1 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. Illustrations show nude men grappling on a branch (left) and a woman with her face in her hands and an ape above her (right). Noted on the mounting board as "P. 512" and "p. 511." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 51

Canterbury Tales: Man Climbing 1928 and Man Dead CEG1938 1928

Physical Description: 7 ¾ x 11"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 1 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. Illustration on right shows a figure straddling the base of a branch, on the right is a figure climbing up. Noted on the mounting board as "P. 514" and "p. 513." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 51

Canterbury Tales: Man Dead Drunk 1928 and Man and Girl Drinking CEG1939 1928

Physical Description: 7 ½ x 11"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 1 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. This illustration shows figures climbing up a branch with goblets in hand (left), and one figure leaning into a branch (right). Noted on the mounting board as "P. 516" and "p. 515." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 51

Canterbury Tales: Tree Woman (Leaves for Hands) and Spray of Fifteen Leaves CEG1940 1928

Physical Description: 7 ½ x 11"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 1 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. These illustrations show branches and a woman with leaves for hands. Noted on the mounting board as "P. 518" and "p. 517." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 51

Canterbury Tales: St. Thomas of Canterbury and Crucifix on a Tree CEG1941 1928

Physical Description: 7 ½ x 11"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 1 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. These illustrations show a crucified man on a branch (left) and St. Thomas on the right. Noted on the mounting board as "P. 520" and "p. 519." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 51

Canterbury Tales: Spray of eight Leaves and Naughty Boy Climbing CEG1942 1928

Physical Description: 7 ½ x 11 ½"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 1 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. These illustrations show a boy climbing a branch (left) and a branch with leaves and curls (right). Noted on the mounting board as "P. 522" and "p. 521." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 51

Canterbury Tales: Woman beseeching and Man in love CEG1943 1928

Physical Description: 7 ½ x 11"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 1 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. Illustration on left shows a man sitting on a branch, illustration on right shows a woman leaning toward the man. Noted on the mounting board as "P. 524" and "p. 523." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 51

Canterbury Tales: Child pointing and Chaucer Writing at Foot of Spray CEG1944 1928

Physical Description: 7 ¼ 11 ½"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 1 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. These illustrations show a man reading a book (left) and a woman (right) standing on a branch. Noted on the mounting board as "P. 526" and "p. 525." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 51

Canterbury Tales: Man Waving Eight- Leaved Spray and Man Waving Ten- Leaved Spray CEG1945 1928

Physical Description: 11 x 7 ½"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 1 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. These illustrations depict men holding leaved branches. Noted on the mounting board as "P. 530" and "p. 529." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 51

Canterbury Tales: Youth Blowing a Kiss and Girl all Agog CEG1946 1928

Physical Description: 11 x 7 ½"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 1 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. These illustrations depict a woman on a branch with arms outstretched, and a man on a branch with one hand to his mouth. Noted on the mounting board as "P. 532" and "p. 531." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 51

Canterbury Tales: Nun Blowing a Kiss and Cherub on a Branch CEG1947 1928

Physical Description: 7 ½ x 11 ¾"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 1 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. These illustrations show a cherub on a branch and a nun blowing a kiss. Noted on the mounting board as "P. 534" and "p. 533." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 51

Canterbury Tales: The Martyrdom of St Thomas of Canterbury and Spray of Twelve Triple- Lobed Leaves CEG1948 1928

Physical Description: 15 x 12 ¼"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 1 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. This illustration shows a male figure kneeling at an altar with soldiers raising their swords behind him. From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 51

Canterbury Tales: The Knight's Tale and Spray of Eight Leaves and Four Flowers CEG1949 1928

Physical Description: 15 x 12 ¼"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 1 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. The illustration on the left shows a leafy branch with small flowers, and the illustration on the left shows a woman smelling flowers with two figures leaning out a window toward him. From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 51

Canterbury Tales: Spray with Nine Pointed Leaves and The Miller's Tale CEG1950 1928

Physical Description: 14 ¾ x 12 ¼"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 1 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. Illustration on left shows a female figure on a branch of leaves, while the illustration on the right shows a nude couple embracing and two other figures. Page numbers mentioned on mounting paper are "525" and "542." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 52

Canterbury Tales: The Reeve's Tale and Child Crawling at Foot of Spray CEG1951 1928

Scope and Contents

From Volume 2 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 52

Canterbury Tales: The Cooke's Tale and Child Peeing CEG1952 1928

Scope and Contents

From Volume 2 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 52

Canterbury Tales: [Title Unconfirmed] CEG1953 1929

Physical Description: 15 x 12 ½"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 2 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 52

Canterbury Tales: [Title Unconfirmed] CEG1954 1929

Physical Description: 15 x 12 ¼"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 2 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 52

Canterbury Tales: Initial Letter A. with a Flourish CEG1955 1929

Physical Description: 14 ½ x 12"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 2 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 52

Canterbury Tales: Man Drunk and Man Drinking and Man with Wine Cup Spilling CEG1956 1929

Physical Description: 7 ½ x 11 ¼"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 2 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. Illustration depicts two men at the top and bottom of a branch, both with goblets (left), and a man at the base of a branch, holding a goblet (right). Note on the mount board states, "p. 564, p. 563." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 52

Canterbury Tales: Spray of Seven Leaves and Four Curls and Man holding Curl of Spray CEG1957 1929

Physical Description: 7 ½ x 10 ¾"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 2 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. Illustration depicts a man climbing up a branch (left), and a branch with 5 leaves and 4 curls (right). Note on the mount board states, "p. 566, p. 565." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 52

Canterbury Tales: Girl with lace edged drawers and Man beseeching CEG1958 1929

Physical Description: 7 ½ x 11 ¼"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 2 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. Illustration depicts a man in a branch looking to the right (left), and a woman in a branch looking to the left (right). Note on the mount board states, "p. 570, p. 569." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 52

Canterbury Tales: Naked Man dead and Woman Weeping for Dead Man CEG1959 1929

Physical Description: 7 ½ x 11 ¼"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 2 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. Illustration depicts a woman weeping at the base of a branch (left), and a nude man slumped over a branch (right). Note on the mount board states, "p. 570, p. 569." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 52

Canterbury Tales: Man Climbing to Girl on a Spray and Cuckold Asleep, Lovers Above CEG1960 1929

Physical Description: 7 ½ x 11 ¼"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 2 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. Illustration depicts a horned figure at the base of a branch and a couple at the top (left), and a man reaching up toward a woman at the top of a branch (right). Note on the mount board states, "p. 572, p. 571." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 52

Canterbury Tales: Fox on hind legs and Cock and hen with three chicks CEG1961 1929

Physical Description: 7 ½ x 10 ½"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 2 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. Illustration depicts a rooster and hen (left) and a wolf at the base of a branch (right). Note on the mount board states, "p. 574, p. 573." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 52

Canterbury Tales: Bird with a Spray in his Beak (With P. 597 Christchild) and Spray of One Rounded and Nineteen Pointed Leaves CEG1962 1929

Physical Description: 15 x 12"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 2 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. Illustration depicts a bird flying in a branch of leaves (left) and a child with a halo dancing on a branch (right). Note on the mount board states, "p. 578, p. 597." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 52

Canterbury Tales: Spray with Ten Rounded Leaves and Woman Climbing, Cupid Above CEG1963 1929

Physical Description: 15 x 12 ½"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 2 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. Illustration depicts a woman climbing a branch (right) and a branch with 10 leaves (left). Note on the mount board states, "p. 580, p. 581." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 52

Canterbury Tales: Initials H and O with Venus Modestly Holding Spray, Cupid Playing Football with the World CEG1964 1929

Physical Description: 15 x 12"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 2 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. Illustration depicts Venus holding a spray of leaves while Cupid holds an orb. Note on the mount board states, "p. 582, p. 583." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 52

Canterbury Tales: The Prioress's Tale and Spray of Leaves without Stalks CEG1965 1929

Physical Description: 15 x 12 ½"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 2 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. Illustration depicts a woman with three men stalking her, each holding a knife. Note on the mount board states, "p. 593, p. 594, p. 595." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 52

Canterbury Tales: The Tale of St. Topas and Three Sprays, each Six Pointed Leaves CEG1966 1929

Physical Description: 15 x 12 ¼"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 2 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. Illustration depicts a man with a bow and arrow shooting at a bird. Note on the mount board states, "p. 590, p. 591, p. 592." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 52

Canterbury Tales: The Tale of Melibeus and Spray of thirteen leaves CEG1967 1929

Physical Description: 15 x 12 ¼"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 2 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. Illustration depicts a seated man and a woman with her arms half open toward him. Note on the mount board states, "p. 593, p. 594, p. 595." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 53

Canterbury Tales: Crucifix with Man Kneeling and The Monk's Tale pencil CEG1968 1929

Physical Description: 7 ½ x 11 ½"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 3 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. Pencil drawings show a man leaning on broken columns (top) and a man kneeling below a crucified figure (bottom). Note on the mount board states, "p. 599, p. 560." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 53

Canterbury Tales: The Monk's Tale and Delilah CEG1969 1929

Physical Description: 15 x 12 ¼"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 3 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. These illustrations show a man leaning on broken columns (left) and a woman with her back turned and head down (right). Note on the mount board states, "p. 600, p. 601." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 53

Canterbury Tales: The Money Bag and The Nun's Priest's Tale CEG1970 1929

Physical Description: 7 ¼ x 8 ½"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 3 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. Pencil drawing shows figures with a rooster, a branch with a letter H, and a man laying down with a bag on his back. Note on the mount board states, "p. 603, p. 602." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 53

Canterbury Tales: The Nun's Priest's Tale and Spray of Twelve Rounded Leaves CEG1971 1929

Physical Description: 15 x 12"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 3 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. Illustration shows three figures and a rooster surrounded by a branch with a letter H on it (left) and a branch with 12 leaves (right). Note on the mount board states, "p. 603, p. 604." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 53

Canterbury Tales: Spray of Nine Rounded Leaves and Naked Woman Holding Spray CEG1972 1930

Physical Description: 7 ¾ x 10"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 3 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. Illustration shows a nude woman intertwined with leaves and branch (left) and a branch with 9 leaves (right). Note on the mount board states, "p. 631, p. 630." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 53

Canterbury Tales: Death at foot of tree and Three men hanged CEG1973 1930

Physical Description: 7 ½ x 9 ½"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 3 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. Illustration shows three men hanged (left) and a skeleton peering out (right). Note on the mount board states, "p. 633, p. 632." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 53

Canterbury Tales: Snake in Spray and Girl in Spray, Naked and Frightened CEG1974 1930

Physical Description: 7 ½ x 11

Scope and Contents

From Volume 3 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. This illustration shows a nude woman hanging on a branch (left) and a snake intertwined with a branch (right). Note on the mount board states, "p. 635, p. 634." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 53

Canterbury Tales: Woman Holding Mask and Man in Spray, with Toe Turned up CEG1975 1930

Physical Description: 7 ½ x 10"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 3 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. Illustration shows a man climbing a branch (left) and a woman at the base of a branch holding a mask (right). Note on the mount board states, "p. 637, p. 636." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 53

Canterbury Tales: Naked Girl in Spray, Head thrown to Left, Six Leaves and Naked Girl in Spray, Head thrown back to right CEG1976 1930

Physical Description: 7 ½ x 11"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 3 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. Illustration shows two nude women intertwined with two branches, with the annotation "witches" at the top of the page. Note on the mount board states, "p. 639, p. 638." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 53

Canterbury Tales: [Needs Identification] CEG1977 undated

Physical Description: 7 ½ x 11"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 3 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. Illustration shows a nude woman climbing a branch (left) and a nude man climbing a branch (right). Drawing has the number "6" at the top right, and note on the mount board states "p. 641, p. 640." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 53

Canterbury Tales: Naked Man sitting on Lopped Branch and Naked Young Woman sitting on Branch without holding on CEG1978 1930

Physical Description: 7 ½ x 11"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 3 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. Illustration depicts a nude female figure on a branch (left) and a nude male figure in a branch (left), looking toward each other. Noted on the mounting board as "p. 643" and "p. 642." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 53

Canterbury Tales: Blind old man at foot of tree and Young wife looking up to lover in tree CEG1979 1930

Physical Description: 7 ½ x 11"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 3 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. Illustration depicts two figures reaching to each other from the bottom and middle of a branch (left) and a man crouching at the bottom of the branch (right). Noted on the mounting board as "p. 647" and "p. 646." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 53

Canterbury Tales: Naked Girl in Spray, Head thrown back to Left, Four Leaves and Naked Girl in Spray, Head Upright, Hands over Head CEG1980 1930

Physical Description: 7 ½ x 11"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 3 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. Illustration depicts a nude woman with her arms up (left) and another nude woman clasping a branch. Noted on the mounting board as "p. 647" and "p. 646." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 53

Canterbury Tales: The Doctor's Tale CEG1981 1930

Physical Description: 7 ¾ x 11"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 3 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. Illustration depicts four figures, one with a sword, under the text, "Here Continueth the Book for the Tales of Canterbury." Noted on the mounting board as "p. 648." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 53

Canterbury Tales: The Pardoner's Tale CEG1982 1930

Physical Description: 7 ½ x 12 ¼"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 3 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. Illustration depicts three male figures walking toward a branch or tree with a skeleton below the ground holding the root. Noted on the mounting board as "p. 649." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 53

Canterbury Tales: Wife of Bath's Tale: Prologue and Snake with Phallic Head CEG1983 1930

Physical Description: 15 x 12 ½"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 3 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. Illustrations depict Adam and Eve with the apple (left) and a snack winding up a branch (right). Noted on the mounting board as "p. 650" and "p. 651." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 53

Canterbury Tales: The Friar's Tale CEG1984 1930

Physical Description: 7 ½ x 12"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 3 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. Illustration depicts a winged male figure holding a man by his hair, surrounded by branches. Noted on the mounting board as "p. 653." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 53

Canterbury Tales: The Summoner's Tale CEG1985 1930

Physical Description: 7 ½ x 12 ½"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 3 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. Illustration depicts a man in bed with another man leaning over him. Noted on the mounting board as "p. 654." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 53

Canterbury Tales: The Windy Beggar and The Clerk's Tale CEG1986 1930

Physical Description: 15 x 12"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 3 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. Illustrations show a man with a wheel on his back (left) and a woman in a branch with a broom (right). Noted on the mounting board as "p. 655" and "656." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 53

Canterbury Tales: The Merchant's Tale CEG1987 1930

Physical Description: 7 ½ x 12 ¼"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 3 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. Illustration shows a man under a branch next to a couple embracing. Noted on the mounting board as "p. 657." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 53

Canterbury Tales: Boy about to Climb a Tree CEG1988 1930

Physical Description: 7 ½ x 12 ¼"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 3 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. This illustration shows a boy at the base of a branch, reaching upward. Noted on the mounting board as "p. 658." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 54

Canterbury Tales: Chaucer Writing CEG1989 1930

Physical Description: 7 ½ x 12 ¼"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 4 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. This drawing shows Chaucer with a pen in hand, and a branch to the left. Note on the mount board states, "p. 525, p. 660." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 54

Canterbury Tales: The Parson's Tale CEG1990 1930

Physical Description: 15 x 12 ¼"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 4 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. This drawing shows three men: one seated, one wearing a crown and one kneeling, nude. Note on the mount board states, "p. 677." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 54

Canterbury Tales: The Crucible and Smoke CEG1991 1930

Physical Description: 15 x 12 ½"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 4 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. This drawing depicts a crucible and smoke, and a man holding a branch. Note on the mount board states, "p. 678, p. 530." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 54

Canterbury Tales: Jockey; Horse Prancing CEG1992 1930

Physical Description: 7 ½ x 12"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 4 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. This drawing depicts a jockey with a whip on a branch (left) and a horse on a branch (right). Note on the mount board states, "p. 679, p. 680." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 54

Canterbury Tales: Spray of Eleven Rounded Leaves, Seven Large on Right, Four Small on Left and Girl Holding a Wounded Bird CEG1993 1930

Physical Description: 7 ½ x 12"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 4 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. This drawing depicts a branch with 11 leaves (left) and a woman with long hair on a branch (right). Note on the mount board states, "p. 681, p. 682." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 54

Canterbury Tales: Naked man making an outcry and Woman in black frightened CEG1994 1930

Physical Description: 7 ½ x 12"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 4 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. This drawing depicts a nude man with stockings (left) and a woman all in black (right). Note on the mount board states, "p. 683, p. 684." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 54

Canterbury Tales: Young Man in Black Tunic Bowing to Angel and An Angel CEG1995 1930

Physical Description: 7 ½ x 12"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 4 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. This drawing depicts a man bowing his head (left) and an angel (right). Note on the mount board states, "p. 685, p. 686." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 54

Canterbury Tales: Bird on Bough with Parson's Hat on and Frightened Young Man with what he wanted in a Cage CEG1996 1930

Physical Description: 7 ½ x 11 ¾"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 4 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. This drawing depicts a bird on a bough (left) and a man reaching toward a bird cage (right). Note on the mount board states, "p. 687, p. 688." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 54

Canterbury Tales: Spray of Eight Rounded Leaves and One Branch Lopped off and Man on a Branch with Boy holding his Toe CEG1997 1930-1931

Physical Description: 7 ½ x 12"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 4 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. This drawing depicts a branch with 8 leaves (left) and a man on a branch with a boy dangling from his toe (right). Note on the mount board states, "p. 689, p. 690." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 54

Canterbury Tales: Naked Pygmy Looking up to Naked Girl and Naked Boy Looking up to a Hermaphrodite CEG1998 1930

Physical Description: 7 ½ x 12"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 4 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. This drawing depicts a nude male and a nude female on one branch (left), and a man on a branch looking up to a hermaphrodite (right). Note on the mount board states, "p. 691, p. 692." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 54

Canterbury Tales: Woman Growing out of a Tree, and holding an Apple in closed Left Hand and Woman Growing out of a Tree, and holding an Apple in open Right Hand CEG1999 undated

Physical Description: 7 ½ x 12"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 4 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. This drawing depicts a nude female form coming out of a branch (left), the same on the right. Note on the mount board states, "p. 693, p. 694." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 54

Canterbury Tales: Spray with four birds and Girl with Magic Ring on Right Thumb CEG2000 1930

Physical Description: 7 ½ x 12"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 4 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. This drawing depicts 4 birds around a branch (left) and a woman in robes (right). Note on the mount board states, "p. 695, p. 696." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 54

Canterbury Tales: The Squire's Tale CEG2001 1931

Physical Description: 15 x 12 ¼"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 4 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. This drawing depicts an armored man on a horse, holding a mirror. Note on the mount board states, "p. 701." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 54

Canterbury Tales: Pegasus and the initial A and The Franklyn's Tale CEG2002 1931

Physical Description: 15 x 12 ½"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 4 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. This drawing depicts a winged horse flying (left), and a man and woman on a branch with a man below holding a quill (right). Note on the mount board states, "p. 703, p. 704." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 54

Canterbury Tales: The Second Nun's Tale CEG2003 1931

Physical Description: 15 x 12 ½"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 4 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. This drawing depicts a man on a branch with his head bowed (left), and a man with a sword taking a woman by the hand (right). Note on the mount board states, "p. 697, p. 705." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 54

Canterbury Tales: Man Shooting Arrow, Bird with Parson's Hat, The Manciple's Tale CEG2004 1931

Physical Description: 15 x 12 ¼"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 4 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. This drawing depicts a man climbing up a branch toward a woman behind bars (left) and a man pointing a bow and arrow below a bird (right). Note on the mount board states, "p. 707, p. 699." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 54

Canterbury Tales: Cupid with Black Wings Cheering 1930 (Opposite P. 708); The Parson's Tale: Prologue CEG2005 1930

Physical Description: 15 x 12 ½"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 4 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. This drawing depicts a man with a cross warding off a devil figure (left) and a cupid figure hanging from a branch (right). Note on the mount board states, "p. 708, p. 700." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 54

Canterbury Tales: Spray of Nine Pointed Leaves and Three Curls CEG2006 1931

Physical Description: 15 x 12"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 4 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. This drawing depicts a spray of nine leaves and three curls, connected to an upright branch. Note on the mount board states, "p. 726, p. 511." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 51

Canterbury Tales: Initial Letter H and Venus and Cupid with Golden Cockerel CEG2007 1928

Physical Description: 7 ¼ x 11 ¾"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 1 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. This illustration depicts Venus and Cupid, with the text, "Here Beginneth the Book of the Tales of Canterbury." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 52

Canterbury Tales: Spray of Seven Rounded Leaves and The Lawyer's Tale CEG2008 1929

Physical Description: 15 x 12 ¼"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 2 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. One illustration depicts a spray of seven leaves, and the other shows a female figure in a boat, holding a baby. From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 54

Canterbury Tales: Yeoman's Tale and The Devil on dead Branch CEG2009 1931

Physical Description: 15 x 12 ¼"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 4 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. This items includes an illustration of the crucible and smoke on the left and the Devil on a branch on the right. "P. 706" and "p. 698" are noted on the board mount. From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 53

Canterbury Tales: The Wife of Bath CEG2010 1928

Physical Description: 7 ½ x 12"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 3 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. Illustration depicts one male figure and two female. Both female figures stand over the man, who is crouching on the ground. Noted on the mounting board as "p. 652." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 52

Canterbury Tales: The Shipman's Tale and Spray of ten leaves and one leaf bud CEG2011 1929

Physical Description: 15 x 12 ¼"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 2 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. This illustration depicts a partially robed woman with a robed man, reclining in a domestic space surrounded by leaves. Note on the mount board states, "p. 586, p. 587." From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 52

Canterbury Tales: The Unsuspecting Cuckold CEG2013 undated

Physical Description: 7 ½ x 12 ¼"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 4 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. This illustration depicts a horned and robed figure reclining on a branch. The board the drawing is mounted on has the annotation, "p. 659…p. 52.1" From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 51

Canterbury Tales: King Solomon CEG2014 1928

Physical Description: 7 ½ x 10 1/3"

Scope and Contents

From Volume 1 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. Drawing depicts two figures climbing up adjacent branches, calling to each other. The numbers below the branches read, "215, 216," and noted on the mounting board are, "p. 498" and "p. 499" From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 35

Untitled [Canterbury Tales announcement] CEG2016 about 1927

Physical Description: 7 ½ x 12 ¼" folded

Scope and Contents

Announcement from the Golden Cockerel Press regarding new editions to be released in the Spring of 1928, including information about the forthcoming release of the Canterbury Tales, The Four Gospels, The Ladies Handbook of Etiquette, Abd-er-Rahman in Paradise, and a sample page from the Canterbury Tales.

Box Gill art 39

Canterbury Tales drawings and proofs CEG2017-2066 about 1927-1928

Scope and Contents

From a collection 280 unique proofs and drawings for The Golden Cockerel Press edition of Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales. With detailed item descriptions at the front of each folder. Originally housed in custom made case, which is now stored in Gill Artwork Box 40. Twelve images from this collection have been photographed: CEG2017, CEG2019, CEG2067, CEG2069, CEG2115, CEG2116, CEG2170, CEG2173, CEG2228, CEG2229, CEG2272, CEG2275. With detailed item descriptions at front of folder. From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

Box Gill art 39

Canterbury Tales drawings and proofs CEG2067-2114 about 1927-1928

Scope and Contents

From a collection 280 unique proofs and drawings for The Golden Cockerel Press edition of Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales. With detailed item descriptions at the front of each folder. Originally housed in custom made case, which is now stored in Gill Artwork Box 40. Twelve images from this collection have been photographed: CEG2017, CEG2019, CEG2067, CEG2069, CEG2115, CEG2116, CEG2170, CEG2173, CEG2228, CEG2229, CEG2272, CEG2275. With detailed item descriptions at front of folder. From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

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Canterbury Tales drawings and proofs CEG2115-2169 about 1927-1928

Scope and Contents

From a collection 280 unique proofs and drawings for The Golden Cockerel Press edition of Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales. With detailed item descriptions at the front of each folder. Originally housed in custom made case, which is now stored in Gill Artwork Box 40. Twelve images from this collection have been photographed: CEG2017, CEG2019, CEG2067, CEG2069, CEG2115, CEG2116, CEG2170, CEG2173, CEG2228, CEG2229, CEG2272, CEG2275. With detailed item descriptions at front of folder. From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

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Canterbury Tales drawings and proofs CEG2170-2225 about 1927-1928

Scope and Contents

From a collection 280 unique proofs and drawings for The Golden Cockerel Press edition of Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales. With detailed item descriptions at the front of each folder. Originally housed in custom made case, which is now stored in Gill Artwork Box 40. Twelve images from this collection have been photographed: CEG2017, CEG2019, CEG2067, CEG2069, CEG2115, CEG2116, CEG2170, CEG2173, CEG2228, CEG2229, CEG2272, CEG2275. With detailed item descriptions at front of folder. From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

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Canterbury Tales drawings and proofs CEG2226-2271 about 1927-1928

Scope and Contents

From a collection 280 unique proofs and drawings for The Golden Cockerel Press edition of Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales. With detailed item descriptions at the front of each folder. Originally housed in custom made case, which is now stored in Gill Artwork Box 40. Twelve images from this collection have been photographed: CEG2017, CEG2019, CEG2067, CEG2069, CEG2115, CEG2116, CEG2170, CEG2173, CEG2228, CEG2229, CEG2272, CEG2275. With detailed item descriptions at front of folder. From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

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Canterbury Tales drawings and proofs CEG2272-2296 about 1927-1928

Scope and Contents

From a collection 280 unique proofs and drawings for The Golden Cockerel Press edition of Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales. With detailed item descriptions at the front of each folder. Originally housed in custom made case, which is now stored in Gill Artwork Box 40. Twelve images from this collection have been photographed: CEG2017, CEG2019, CEG2067, CEG2069, CEG2115, CEG2116, CEG2170, CEG2173, CEG2228, CEG2229, CEG2272, CEG2275. With detailed item descriptions at front of folder. From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

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The Plait CEG2034 about 1922

Physical Description: 4 7/8 x 6 3/4" mounted on a sheet measuring 7 3/8 x 10 1/4"

Scope and Contents

Wood engraving print. Portrait in profile of a young woman with a braid. Noted on front, :D65, D166, Skelton 195. Noted on verso, "Bequest of James Davis / 06/2001 / KLZ."

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Collection of lists of Gill's Engravings CEG2297 1920-1940

Physical Description: Variable

Scope and Contents

Gill's ms list of his engravings, 1924-1940; typed annotated list of engravings 1908=1924; lists he made of woodcuts and engravings for sale at various times; and 2 folio pp of engraved bookplates.

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Paul Soady pamphlet CEG2298 undated

Physical Description: 4 1/4 x 9 1/4"

Scope and Contents

Pamphlet created in honor of Eric Gill, and the tombstone he carved for the 2nd Earl of Dudley, by typographer Paul Soady.

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Untitled CEG2299 1931 December 31

Physical Description: 5 x 8"

Scope and Contents

A.L.S. from H.S. Sanders-Clark to Romney Green relative regarding a carving of the coat of arms, crest and motto of Haberdasher's Hall to be carved on the back of Master's chair. This item is boxed with CEG530-531.

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Booklet of prints with no text CEG2299 undated

Physical Description: 5 1/3 x 8 1/3"

Scope and Contents

Untitled booklet of prints with no cover or accompanying information, except for individual titles underneath images. Prints in the booklet range from typography specimens to headstone rubbings, to bookplates and small blocks.

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Christmas Gifts: Dawn CEG2300 undated

Physical Description: 3 3/4 x 3"

General

D-77

Scope and Contents

Wood engraving depicting Christ in the manger. Text along the bottom reads, "Pax homnibus bonae voluntatis."

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Anatomical Drawings CEG2301 1922 August

Physical Description: 8 1/4 x 5 1/4"

Scope and Contents

Original tinted pencil drawing, initialed by Gill, of a couple having sexual intercourse, with other clinical diagrams showing parts of male and female anatomy. The image is bordered in pencil. Purchase, 2010 (accession MS.2010.016).

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7 Sheets of Drawings CEG2302 undated

Physical Description: Various sizes, from 4 x 2 1/2" to 6 x 10"

Scope and Contents

7 architectural sketches, two labeled "Stoke Prior" and one dated "EG 7.12.38." Purchase, 1997 (accession MS.1997.008).

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Gill Sans CEG2303 undated

Physical Description: 8 3/4 x 11 3/4"

Scope and Contents

Gill Sans tri-fold publicity put out by the Monotype Corporation. This particular item refers to "display" uses of Gill Sans.

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Gill Sans CEG2304 undated

Physical Description: 8 3/4 x 11 3/4"

Scope and Contents

Gill Sans tri-fold publicity put out by the Monotype Corporation. This particular item refers to "text" uses of Gill Sans.

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Untitled CEG2420 undated

Physical Description: 3 5/8 x 8 1/4" mounted on a sheet measuring 7 1/2 x 11 1/2"

Scope and Contents

Wood engraving of Christ on a cross with a sign above his head reading "INRI." Noted on front, "D168, B21, Skelton p197." Bequest of James Davis, 2001 (accession MS.2001.023).

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Stations of the Cross CEG2305 1915 July 30

Physical Description: 11 x 5 1/4"

Scope and Contents

Pencil drawing for the Stations of the Cross. Drawing shows two heads, each from a different angle and one gridded off as if to be used as a guide for carving. Purchase, 2010 (accession MS.2010.012).

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Woodblocks from Golden Cockerel project (?) CEG2423 undated

Physical Description: Various sizes, ranging from 1 x 3" to 2 x 7"

Scope and Contents

Gift of Ward Ritchie, 1996. Blocks appear very similar in appearance to the blocks from the Canterbury Tales.

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Untitled (River Thames Map) CEG2417 undated

Physical Description: 3x2 ¼"

General

571

Scope and Contents

Print of map showing River Thames, Pimlico Wharf, Grosvenor Road and Vauxhall Building. Note on back states it is a gift of Evan Gill 1/17/54 (accession MS.1954.004)

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Untitled (Virgin and Child) CEG2418 1931 December 25

Physical Description: 3 ¼ x8 ¼"

General

Faber List 523, Physick 827

Scope and Contents

Print of a woman holding a child with halo. Text in print: EXTE ORTVS EST SOL EVST TIAE. Signed "love from EG & MEG"

Box Gill art 21

Ampleforth College Library CEG2416 undated

Physical Description: 3 1/2x2 ¼"

General

525

Scope and Contents

Print of signage or nameplate for Ampleforth College Library. Note on back states it is a gift of Evan Gill 1/17/54 (accession MS.1954.004)

Box Gill art 21

[Lazarus emerging from the tomb] CEG1424 undated

Physical Description: 5 ¼ x 7 ¼"

Scope and Contents

Drawing of a robed figure stepping under an arch. Purchase, Alan G. Thomas, 1970 (accession MS.1970.018).

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Madonna & Child CEG2424 undated

Physical Description: 6 1/8 x 12 ½"

General

EG1667

Scope and Contents

Carved wooden plaque of a Madonna and Child, with the inscription "et verbum caro factum est et habitavit in nobis."

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Untitled CEG2422 undated

Physical Description: 3 1/8 x 1 1/8"

Scope and Contents

Woodblock for engraving of plant stem and capital letter "I." From Canterbury Tales II: 166, "The Nun's Priest's Tale." Lower 3" of 313. Gill313.

Box Gill art 12

Canticum canticorum CEG2400 about 1900-1910

Physical Description: 6 ¾ x 9 1/2"

Scope and Contents

Created by Edward Johnston. Canticum canticorum, first six verses only. Illuminated manuscript on vellum bound in limp vellum. Probably from 1900-1910.

Box Gill art 12

Untitled CEG2401 1930

Physical Description: 7 7/8 x 10 3/16"

Scope and Contents

"A B C . . . etc." A sheet of manuscript notes prepared for the guidance of G.T. Friend when engraving two alphabets written by Eric Gill, 1930. One leaf. Two photostats of these alphabets are cataloged as CEG2402 and CEG2403.

Box Gill art 12

Untitled photostat CEG2402 1930 June 6

Physical Description: 11 3/8 x 7 ¼"

Scope and Contents

Photostat of an alphabet created from notes by Eric Gill, to serve as guidance for G. T. Friend in engraving the alphabets. The original manuscript notes cataloged as CEG2401.

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Untitled photostat CEG2403 1930 June 6

Physical Description: 11 1/8 x 7 ¾"

Scope and Contents

Photostat of an alphabet created from notes by Eric Gill, to serve as guidance for G. T. Friend in engraving the alphabets. The original manuscript notes cataloged as CEG2401.

Box Gill art 12

Untitled CEG2404 1908 June 12

Physical Description: drawing as diameter of 9" on a sheet measuring 10 ½ x 12"

Scope and Contents

Original sketch for a circular inscription for the Trust Public House. Signed and dated.

Box Gill art 18

British Postage Stamps CEG2405 about 1924

Physical Description: 15 ¾ x 13"

Scope and Contents

A blueprint sheet with specifications for the size of the British Postage Stamp drawings.

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Untitled CEG2406 undated

Physical Description: proof 1 ½ x 2", paper 4 ½ x 6 ½"

Scope and Contents

Proof of woodblock print of a stylized peacock, attached to grey paper. The proof bears the name 'Chute,' most likely referring to Desmond Chute, who worked with Gill at the time and may have executed the proof. Originally filed with R.A. Walker correspondence collection. DR-11G

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Untitled CEG2407 undated

Physical Description: proof 2 3/8 x 3 ¼", paper 4 ½ x 7"

Scope and Contents

Proof of woodblock print of a female figure with a halo and holding a flower, attached to grey paper. The initials JM and JD appear in the upper corners, and text below the figure reads "Catharina SponsaXII". The proof bears the name 'Chute,' most likely referring to Desmond Chute, who worked with Gill at the time and may have executed the proof. Originally filed with R.A. Walker correspondence collection. DR-11G

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Untitled CEG2408 undated

Physical Description: proof 2 3/8 x 2 2/5", paper 5 x 7 ½"

Scope and Contents

Proof of woodblock print of St. Dominic holding a book, attached to grey paper. The proof bears the name 'Chute,' most likely referring to Desmond Chute, who worked with Gill at the time and may have executed the proof. Originally filed with R.A. Walker correspondence collection. DR-11G

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Untitled CEG2409 undated

Physical Description: proof 1 ½ x 2", paper 4 ½ x 6 ½"

Scope and Contents

Proof of woodblock print of a windmill, attached to grey paper. The proof bears the name 'D Pepler,' most likely referring to David Pepler, who worked with Gill at the time and may have executed the proof. Originally filed with R.A. Walker correspondence collection. DR-11G