Bindings Collection

Shaker Rug Binding Tapes, c. 1937. Creator: Helen Dana
Shaker Rug Binding Tapes, c. 1937

White Star Line, RMS Olympic, cover design, red hardbound promotional volume profusely illustrated with photos of passenger accommodation and facilities, First and Second Class

Fragments of Codex Justinianus and Digesta
Ten strips of parchment manuscripts cut to similar size and shape, probably used to reinforce the spines of later bindings. They all appear to be from Justinian's Codex and Digesta

Shaker Rug Bindings, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Ingrid Selmer-Larsen
Shaker Rug Bindings, 1935/1942

The Bookseller (engraving)
6004318 The Bookseller (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bookseller. Illustration for The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts)

Browsing books in the Charing Cross Road, London, early 1930s (b / w photo)
5997806 Browsing books in the Charing Cross Road, London, early 1930s (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Browsing books in the Charing Cross Road)

A Book Cover formed by Martins Ceramic Papier-Mache Process (engraving)
1612427 A Book Cover formed by Martins Ceramic Papier-Mache Process (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Domesday Book (engraving)
1612289 Domesday Book (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Domesday Book. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 21 July 1860)

Book cover - Tom Browns Schooldays
Beautifully embossed book binding of an edition of Tom Browns Schooldays. 1896

Book Cover Byzantine Icon Crucifixion 1000 ivory
Artokoloro

Portrait of Alexandre Noel, Pieter van Schuppen, 1701

A thong made from animal hide and a knife used to cut animal hide

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"Bindings: Uniting History, Artistry, and Literature" Step into the world of bindings, where history intertwines with artistry and literature. From the iconic White Star Line to the majestic RMS Olympic, these bindings hold tales of grandeur and tragedy within their covers. Delve deeper into the past as you explore fragments of Codex Justinianus and Digesta - ancient texts bound together in a testament to knowledge preserved through time. Admire the intricate craftsmanship of Shaker Rug Bindings by Ingrid Selmer-Larsen, showcasing how beauty can be woven into every detail. Transport yourself to London's Charing Cross Road in the early 1930s, where avid readers browse books amidst a sea of possibilities. Witness Martins Ceramic Papier-Mache Process bringing book covers to life through engravings that capture both imagination and reality. Travel even further back as you encounter Domesday Book's engraved pages - an invaluable record etched onto paper for generations to come. Feel nostalgia wash over you with Tom Brown's Schooldays' captivating book cover or Charles Lamb's Essays of Elia brought alive through enchanting engravings. Flip through Army and Navy Stores Catalogue from 1939-40 litho print, offering a glimpse into wartime literature during tumultuous times. Marvel at Byzantine Icon Crucifixion's ivory-bound cover - an exquisite fusion of religion and art that transcends centuries. Finally, meet Alexandre Noel immortalized in Pieter van Schuppen's portrait from 1701 - a binding between artist and subject frozen in time forevermore. In this captivating journey through various bindings across eras, we witness not only physical connections but also emotional ties formed between individuals who cherish these literary treasures. Let us celebrate these bindings that bridge worlds past and present while preserving stories yet untold.