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Shakespearian Advertiser printing block collection (Ms.2011.044)

Brown University Library

Box A
Brown University
Providence, RI 02912
Tel: 401-863-2146
Fax: 401-863-2093
email: hay@brown.edu

Collection Overview

Title: Shakespearian Advertiser printing block collection
Date range: 1870-1871
Creator: Boyce, Harlen P.
Extent: 1.0 linear foot
Abstract: Wood engraving printing blocks created by Edward S. Jones to illustrate a booklet titled "The Shakespearian Advertiser" published by Harlen P. Boyce in Providence, RI. The images are comic illustrations of quotes from various plays by William Shakespeare.
Language of materials: English. English
Repository: John Hay Library
Collection number: Ms.2011.044