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[Scrapbook of decorated paper from Giuseppe Rizzi]

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Description: Bound scrapbook of samples of decorated paper, or Carta de Varese, printed from original woodblocks in different colored inks. The woodblocks were used by the Remondini family of Bassano. In 1902 the family licensed Giuseppe Rizzi, an antique dealer from Varese, to use the original blocks in production of decorated paper. Dard Hunter acquired this sample book from Giuseppe's son Cesare in 1924. The production of Carta de Varese ceased in 1939 when Cesare Rizzi died. Leaves numbered in outer right corner 501-3003, but many numbers missing.
Type: Rare Books(Opens in new tab)
Date: [192?]
Call number: 657341
Provenance: Gift of Edwards H. Metcalf, 1992. Bookplate of Giuseppe Rizzi oggetti d'arte varese Lombardo with stamped "9 Set 1927" and "Cesare Rizzi" on inside of front cover. Letter with envelope from Cesare Rizzi on Giuseppe Rizzi Oggetti d'Arte letterhead, dated 2 July 1924, to Dard Hunter on the contents of the scrapbook, with prices of decorated paper and other information, originally laid in at front, now removed to Provenance File. Embossed stamp on first leaf: Stampi Remondini. Stamp on first leaf: Dard Hunter Jr. Chillicothe, Ohio, U.S.A. From the Dard Hunter and Dard Hunter Jr. collection of decorated paper bindings.

Loose decorated papers

Manuscripts

Sheets of decorated paper, in some cases on board.

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Dard Hunter and Dard Hunter Jr. collection of decorated paper bindings

Manuscripts

This collection contains research material, presumably compiled by Dard Hunter, Jr., about decorated paper-making. The research material consists of images of the covers and title page of books, which are accompanied by identifying notes and drawings of paper patterns and have small samples of the original papers attached in many cases. The majority of these books are German-language publications from Pennsylviana from the mid-18th to mid-19th centuries. The notes and correspondence, when dated, indicate that the research was taking place on or around 1954. There are also about one hundred loose paper samples and five manuscripts, presumably collected for their decorated covers.

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Dard Hunter and Dard Hunter Jr. collection of decorated paper bindings

Manuscripts

This collection contains research material, presumably compiled by Dard Hunter, Jr., about decorated papermaking. The research material consists of images of the covers and title page of books, which are accompanied by identifying notes and drawings of paper patterns and have small samples of the original papers attached in many cases. The majority of these books are German-language publications from Pennsylvania from the mid-18th to mid-19th centuries. The notes and correspondence, when dated, indicate that the research was taking place on or around 1954. There are also about one hundred loose paper samples and five manuscripts, presumably collected for their decorated covers.

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Scrapbook comprised of hand-painted paper cutouts and decorative pieces

Visual Materials

One scrapbook, untitled, comprised of hand-painted paper cutouts and decorative pieces of paper, ca. 1876. The scrapbook is 18 unnumbered pages in length, within which two full Victorian rooms are represented. Each of the two rooms fill 2 pages (an opening) and contain images of armchairs and couches, curtains, framed pictures hanging on the walls, a pipe organ, hanging plants and rugs. Most of the pages within the scrapbook are blank. Title supplied by cataloger.

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Art & Decoration in Crepe & Tissue Paper

Visual Materials

One instructional book/catalog, entitled Art & Decoration in Crepe & Tissue Paper, published by Dennison Mfg. Co., Boston, Massachusetts, ca. 1895. This instructional catalog is 88 pages in length, and contains illustrated and textual instructions for creating lampshades, candle shades, flowers, doll dresses, picture frames and dinner napkins, as well as supplies needed for each project, with prices. Also included, mounted to p. 3, are tissue paper samples, with the company's full range of colors. The illustrated front cover features a lamp with an elaborate lampshade made from crepe paper; a dressing table "draped with Dennison's Imported Crepe Paper" is on the back cover. The inside front cover is a listing of the company's colored crepe paper in stock, and the last page and the inside of the back cover are manufacturer's advertisements for Dennison's Tissue Paper Outfits.

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Decorated initials, cuttings : [manuscript]

Manuscripts

3 sets of cuttings. Latin. Cuttings of decorated letters from a choirbook (or several choirbooks) arranged according to the letter: I or M or G.

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[Scrapbook of decorated paper from Giuseppe Rizzi]

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