18th century French vignettes collected by Philip Hofer
Overview
18th-century printed vignettes by various artists acquired by Philip Hofer.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1737-1811 and undated
Language of Materials
French
Conditions Governing Access
Open for research.
This collection is shelved offsite at the Harvard Depository. Retrieval requires advance notice. Readers should check with Houghton Public Services staff to determine what material is offsite and retrieval policies and times.
Extent
.1 linear feet (1 box)Collection of printed vignettes by various artists arranged in numbered "feuilles"; vignettes are attached in sets to paper backing. Also with one full-size print by C. N. Cochin.
Biographical / Historical
Philip Hofer was an American book collector, art historian, and curator; he founded in 1938 and was the first curator of Harvard's Printing & Graphic Arts department (now part of the Houghton Library). He was a member of the Harvard class of 1921.
Arrangement
Arranged in numbered sets ("feuilles").
Physical Location
Harvard Depository
Immediate Source of Acquisition
2019MH-28. Bequest of Philip Hofer, 1984.
Processing Information
Processed by Melanie Wisner, 2019.
- Title
- 18th century French vignettes collected by Philip Hofer, circa 1737-1811 (MS Typ 1245): Guide
- Status
- completed
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard University
- Date
- 2019 July 18
- Description rules
- dacs
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou03227
Repository Details
Part of the Houghton Library Repository
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